Project Manager II - Pharma Services

SGS Consulting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a versatile Project Manager in the Phoenix area to lead multiple improvement initiatives across diagnostic, medical device, or biotech projects. You will drive end-to-end execution, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure adherence to service plans while maintaining data integrity and reporting clarity.

The role emphasizes independent work, proactive risk management, and applying Scrum/Agile principles to streamline processes and deliver on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences required.
• 2–5 years of project management experience within the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.
• Experience leading product development or process improvement projects.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small and large improvement projects from initiation through completion.
• Track project progress and manage execution of cross-functional plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional interactions to ensure projects meet deadlines and align with the service plan.
• Oversee day-to-day sample process flow activities and reporting of results.
• Maintain data integrity of resource trackers and capacity charts.
• Ensure projects align with established best practices.
• Manage CAPEX budget and update project dashboards.
• Communicate project reports and status updates to stakeholders.
• Implement best practices within the clinical sciences team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Project execution

Process improvement

Rapid delivery

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Google Suite

Scrum/Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PMP certification

Life Sciences

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Google Suite

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple small and large improvement projects, process improvement projects, and business-related initiatives from initiation through completion.
• Track project progress and manage execution of cross-functional plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional interactions to ensure projects are completed within deadlines and in compliance with the service plan.
• Oversee and guide day-to-day sample process flow activities and accurate reporting of results.
• Maintain data integrity of resource trackers and capacity charts.
• Ensure projects align with established best practices.
• Manage the CAPEX budget and update and maintain project dashboards.
• Communicate project reports and status updates to stakeholders.
• Implement and incorporate best practices within the clinical sciences team.
• Foster continuous improvement through knowledge and experience exchange.
• Proactively identify project risks, bottlenecks, and potential delays.
• Challenge assumptions and perform critical path analysis.
• Maintain clear documentation of project requirements.
• Conduct lessons-learned sessions to drive future improvements.
• Engage, influence, and manage diverse cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive projects to completion with minimal supervision and independent judgment.

Skills:

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Solution-oriented approach to working through unknowns and ambiguity.
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.
• Strong project execution and process improvement skills.
• Ability to manage projects requiring rapid activity achievement.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project.
• Proficiency in the Google Suite environment.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile project management methodologies preferred.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Life Sciences preferred.
• 2-5 years of project management experience within the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.
• Experience leading product development or process improvement projects.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.