Associate Project Manager: Biopharmaceutical Product Testing

Eurofins; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA is seeking a GMP Testing Project Manager to plan, coordinate and oversee GMP-compliant testing projects in a regulated laboratory. You will ensure timely delivery, regulatory adherence (FDA, EMA, ICH), and effective communication with internal teams and clients; collaborate with Operations, QA, Sample Registration, Pricing and Business Development.

Position is full-time with standard hours; benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, life and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and strong background in pharmaceutical sciences and analytical chemistry.
• Experience with GMP lab operations and CMC testing.
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with regulatory awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead GMP testing projects from initiation to closure.
• Maintain tracking tools, schedules, dashboards, and milestones.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure deliverables meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.
• Present status, KPIs and reports to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Operations, QA, Sample Registration, Pricing and BD.

Skills

Pharmaceutical sciences

Analytical chemistry

Biologics

GMP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Project management

MS Project

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

Company Description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 47,000 staff across a network of more than 900 independent companies in over 50 countries and operating more than 800 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialized clinical diagnostics testing.

Job Description
Role Overview
The GMP Testing Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant testing projects within a regulated laboratory environment. This role ensures timely delivery of testing services, adherence to regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ICH), and effective communication with internal teams and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Lead and manage multiple GMP testing projects from initiation to closure.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive tracking tools for projects, including schedules, action trackers and dashboards to enforce accountability and timely delivery.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present project updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Track, manage and report turnaround time metrics and schedule variance.
• Client Communication
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and accurate interpretation of technical data across functional teams.
• Organize and facilitate planned and ad hoc project meetings including: project kick off, recurring project status calls, client technical visits, and project closure meetings.
• Prepare and present project status and performance KPIs in client Business Review Meetings.
• Financial Management
• Work closely with the Business Development team to grow client relationship and revenue through cross selling and managing assigned projects to provide exemplary customer experience and value
• Track financial performance - including FTE utilization, planned vs actual hours, budget variance, and cash flow.
• Compliance & Quality
• Ensure testing activities comply with GMP, GLP, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities and clients.
• Drive investigations to timely closure.
• Team Collaboration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, QA, Sample Registration, Pricing, Business Development).
• Collaborate with partner Eurofins sites and subcontractors as required.
  

Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

• Experience:
• Strong background in pharmaceutical sciences, analytical chemistry, or biologics.
• Experience in GMP lab operations, especially in CMC testing.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Skills:
• Knowledge of GMP regulations (21 CFR Part 210/211, EU GMP).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
  

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m , plus additional hours as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

We Offer Excellent Full-time Benefits Including

• comprehensive medical coverage,
• life and disability insurance,
• 401(k) with company match,
• paid holidays and vacation,
• dental and vision options.
  

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.