Freelance Project Coordinator (Life Sciences)

Alphanumeric Systems; United States; Remote; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider is seeking a Freelance Project Coordinator for Life Sciences projects. This role focuses on planning and tracking project deliverables while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience and is proficient with project management tools. This is a project-based freelance role based in Raleigh, NC, which may evolve into a full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project coordination or project management experience in Life Sciences.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments and clinical development processes.
• PMP, CAPM, or similar certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and tracking of Life Sciences projects.
• Coordinate project activities including scheduling meetings and documenting action items.
• Maintain and update project documentation and status reports.
• Liaise between internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project coordination or project management experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana)

Job description

Overview

Freelance Project Coordinator (Life Sciences) – remote (local to Raleigh, NC; occasional onsite meetings required). This is a 1099 project-based role with fluctuating hours. The long-term goal is to grow the position into a full-time opportunity as business expands.

Pay: $35–$45 per hour (based on experience). Location: Remote (must be local to Raleigh, NC). Type: Freelance / Project-Based Contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary focus: Support the planning, execution, and tracking of Life Sciences projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Coordinate project activities including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting action items.
• Maintain and update project documentation, status reports, and tracking tools.
• Liaise between internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and issue resolution.
• Proactively monitor project progress and escalate risks or concerns as needed.
• Assist with budgets, invoices, and resource allocation for project activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., GxP, FDA, EMA) and internal processes.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying and implementing efficiencies in project workflows.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project coordination or project management experience in Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or healthcare-related).
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments, clinical development processes, or laboratory operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (Smartsheet strongly preferred; MS Project, Asana, or similar tools also valuable).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• PMP, CAPM, or similar certification preferred but not required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Structure: 1099 contract role
• Hours: Project-based, will fluctuate based on workload
• Schedule: Standard business hours (EST overlap expected)
• Location: Must be local to Raleigh, NC — occasional onsite meetings required

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Project Management and Administrative
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research