PLS Project Manager II (Pharmaceutical Analytical Outsourcing)

Location: Morrisville, NC, United States; hybrid schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Company

Pace Life Sciences provides analytical testing and laboratory services supporting pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations.

What you will do

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables for complex analytical testing projects.
• Act as the primary client liaison, leading meetings, providing updates, managing scope changes, and communicating risks with recommendations.
• Coordinate laboratory, QA, sales, and operational resources across analytical outsourcing laboratories in Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico.
• Manage sample coordination, LIMS updates, project documentation, cost details, client information, and testing initiation.
• Provide scientific data analysis and interpretation while supporting investigations, CAPAs, forecasting, and account health tracking.
• Guide project team members and identify opportunities to improve processes and implement best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least four years of experience in project management or technical operations, preferably in analytical testing or a laboratory environment.
• Extensive knowledge of analytical testing methodologies, instrumentation, and laboratory operations.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex scientific data and manage multiple complex projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong organizational, communication, client service, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism, discretion, quality, regulatory, and Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

Nice to have

• PMP certification.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical industry standards and analytical testing requirements.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality systems such as ISO and GLP.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting in the employer match.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation days, parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• HSA, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, optional legal coverage, and identity theft protection.
• Work aligned with a mission to advance science and improve community health and safety.