Program Manager, Product Development (Biotechnology)

Location: Chicago, United States

Company

Develops an AI-enabled precision medicine platform that connects real-world evidence and genomic data to support clinical care and cancer treatment decisions.

What you will do

• Lead the development and launch of new assays and initiatives within the Product Development organization.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans throughout the project lifecycle using approved project management tools.
• Coordinate with the Sponsor, Core Team Lead, and cross-functional Core Team to define scope, requirements, resources, risks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare agendas, facilitate structured project meetings, and communicate project updates through status reports and dashboards.
• Identify tradeoffs between budget, resources, and schedule; escalate decisions and analyze the impact of change requests.
• Confirm completion of project outputs and documentation, and incorporate lessons learned into future planning and execution.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree, preferably in a scientific, clinical, technical, or business discipline.
• At least 3 years of project management experience and understanding of formal project management methodologies.
• Experience in the biotechnology, clinical laboratory, or medical device industry.
• Proficiency with project management software such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Coda, or JIRA.
• Familiarity with CLIA, CAP, GMP, NYSDOH, and FDA regulations and requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate across functions and organizational levels.
• High attention to detail and the ability to complete projects on time with accuracy and attention to quality.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships and trust within a diverse, results-driven organization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, learn new skills quickly, and adapt to new processes and changes.

Nice to have

• Project management certification, preferably PMP.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in precision medicine, cancer genomics, and clinical healthcare technology.
• Benefits may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical benefits, and other benefits depending on the position.
• Equal opportunity employment environment.