Project Manager II - CDx Pharma Services

Zing Recruiting; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 107,453,000 - 123,984,000; Full time

Job summary

Zing Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager II for CDx Pharma Services in Oro Valley, AZ. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop detailed work plans, schedules, and reports, ensuring projects stay on track from concept to completion.

The role requires 2–5 years in PM within pharma/biotech or related fields, strong communication, and autonomous drive. Salary is $40/hr depending on experience, with a Mon–Fri schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Life Sciences preferred
• Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple projects from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to meet deadlines and service requirements.
• Maintain resource trackers, capacity charts, and project dashboards.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Proactivity

Self-motivation

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Life Sciences background preferred

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Project Manager II – CDx Pharma Services

Location: Oro Valley, AZ

Schedule: Mon- Fri

Pay Rate: $40/hr (Depending on experience)

Make an Impact in Pharma Services

Are you an experienced project manager ready to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in the diagnostic, pharmaceutical, medical device, or biotech industry?

We are seeking a highly motivated and autonomous Project Manager II – CDx Pharma Services to play a key role in optimizing product delivery and driving projects from concept through completion.

In this role, you will take ownership of project management activities across projects ranging from simple improvements to complex, high-impact initiatives. You will develop and direct detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports while serving as a trusted advisor to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Improvement: Manage multiple small and large improvement projects, process improvement initiatives, and business-related projects from initiation through completion.
• Operations & Compliance: Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and service-plan requirements. Oversee day-to-day sample process flow and accurate reporting of results.
• Resource & Data Management: Maintain accurate resource trackers and capacity charts, manage CAPEX budgets, maintain dashboards, and communicate project reports to stakeholders.
• Strategic Best Practices: Implement best practices within the clinical sciences team and foster continuous improvement through knowledge and experience sharing.
• Risk & Requirement Management: Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and potential delays. Challenge assumptions, conduct critical-path analysis, maintain project requirements documentation, and facilitate lessons-learned sessions.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage, influence, and manage diverse cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Life Sciences preferred
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• 2–5 years of project management experience within the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry
• Experience leading product development, process improvement, or business initiatives

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse, cross-functional stakeholders
• Highly autonomous, proactive, and self-motivated
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Strong initiative and ability to drive projects through completion

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Proficiency with Google Workspace/Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification
• Experience with Scrum/Agile project management methodologies
• Master’s degree

Join a Team Where Your Work Matters

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.