Junior Project Manager (m/f/d)

Discovery Life Sciences; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading provider of biospecimens in Kassel, Germany is seeking a Junior Project Manager to coordinate projects and ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate has a Master’s Degree in molecular biology, exceptional communication skills in English and German, and strong organizational abilities. This role involves managing multiple projects and collaborating with external partners, making it perfect for a detail-oriented individual. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree in molecular biology or a similar field required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed in English and German.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks essential.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate internal resources and external partners for project execution.
• Deliver projects on-time, within scope and budget.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills (English and German)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in molecular biology or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Jobbeschreibung

About Discovery Life Sciences:

Discovery Life Sciences is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We support new therapeutic approaches with reliable biomarker data in clinical trials and help physicians to achieve the goal of making the best treatment available to patients.

Position Summary:

Discovery is looking for a talented and passionate Junior Project Manager to join our dynamic clinical trial team. As a Junior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role discussing and consulting our customer’s needs and managing these needs at our clinical trial laboratory in Kassel, Germany. You will take responsibility over the whole life span of multiple projects interacting with pharma, CROs, hospitals in a very appreciative international setting. Attitude, project and social responsibility are key for this position.

Position Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

• Master’s Degree in molecular biology or similar
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills (English and German)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task and prioritize assignments and resolve complex problems
• Keen attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and external partners for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget as agreed with the customer
• Main contact (internal and external) in regards to all project specific questions in the cause of a project, incl. preparation and realization of project meetings
• Use of software applications to monitor project performance and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs (Microsoft Office, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software)
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Data management: Updating of projects in LIMS based database including product specifications, electronic workflows and data transfers in cooperation with IT. Updating of data transfer specifications with customer. Execution of data transfers to customer.
• Invoicing (ensure the right items are booked and approval of invoices)
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing customers / third parties (e‑mail, conference calls and physical meetings)
• Final project assessment (review of timelines and post calculation of budget, reasons for divergences, ‘Lessons Learned’ for future projects, reports)
• Report and elevate to management on a regular basis and as needed
• Support the project managers in set‑up of proposals, ethics applications and other documents
• Literature research

Compensation and Benefits:

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.