Senior Administrator I, Project Management

QPS Holdings, LLC; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401(k)

Life/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Career growth

Job summary

QPS, LLC is seeking a proactive Project Management professional to join the Translational Medicine (TLM) team in Newark, Delaware. You will coordinate complex clinical trial projects, ensuring on-time delivery, alignment with scope, and high-quality results.

This is an individual contributor role in a 100% office-based setting. You will manage timelines, communicate with clients, plan milestones with Operations, and resolve scheduling or resourcing challenges while adhering to regulatory and QPS

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years relevant experience or Associate’s Degree + 4 years relevant experience or High School/GED + 6 years relevant experience
• Experience in regulated industry laboratories preferred
• PMP or PRINCE II certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate multiple parallel projects across departments to meet timelines and goals.
• Act as a primary client contact, guiding scope and communication.
• Plan timelines, milestones, and schedules with Operations teams.
• Conduct kick-off meetings and document progress via reports and plans.
• Troubleshoot scheduling, budget, or resourcing challenges with QA, IT, facilities, and support.
• Assist onboarding project personnel and ensure regulatory and QPS quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement via project post-mortems and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Communication

Deadline management

Regulated environment

Client-facing

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years relevant experience

Associate’s Degree + 4 years relevant experience

High School/GED + 6 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you want to be part of an organization that is making a difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide? If so, we want to hear from you! We are looking for an organized, proactive, and hands‑on Project Management professional to join our Translational Medicine (TLM) team at QPS. In this role, you’ll be the go‑to person for coordinating projects that are vital to the success of clinical trials worldwide. You’ll work closely with internal teams, clients, and vendors to make sure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

QPS’ Story

Since its inception, QPS has been assisting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with their drug development efforts by providing a full range of DMPK, Toxicology, Bioanalysis, Translational Medicine, Early Phase Clinical and Phase II – IV Clinical Research services. To meet the needs of our clients, we strive to employ talented, caring and committed individuals who will work collaboratively towards achieving our mission of improving human health and the quality of life.

Team members enjoy challenging and rewarding work, and are encouraged achieve their best. Underpinning the operation is a culture that values diversity, innovation, accountability, team work and a friendly atmosphere where performance is recognized and rewarded. We provide unique company benefits, training, and advancement opportunities. Most importantly, we value each of our team members as employees and as individuals.

The Job

This is an individual contributor role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment, can juggle multiple projects, and enjoys helping teams stay on track and succeed

• Monitor and support multiple parallel projects, coordinating resources across departments to meet timelines and project goals.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, facilitating communication and guiding them on project scope.
• Plan project timelines, milestones, and schedules in collaboration with Operations teams.
• Conduct kick‑off meetings, maintain clear communication channels, and document progress through reports, meeting minutes, and project plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical, scheduling, budget, or resourcing challenges, collaborating with QA, IT, facilities, and other support units.
• Assist with onboarding project personnel and ensuring compliance with regulatory and QPS quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by conducting project post-mortems and identifying lessons learned.

Work Location

• This job will be 100% QPS-office/facility based

Requirements

Who You Are

• You are proactive, organized, and detail‑oriented, with excellent multi‑tasking and problem‑solving skills.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment but can also work independently.
• You are a clear and professional communicator, comfortable with client‑facing interactions.
• You can adapt to shifting priorities and help guide teams through change.
• You have experience managing projects in a regulated laboratory, biotech, pharmaceutical, or technology environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Hands‑on understanding of biological or pharmaceutical analytical methods is a plus

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years relevant experience or Associate’s Degree + 4 years relevant experience or High School/GED + 6 years relevant experience
• Experience in regulated industry laboratories preferred
• PMP or PRINCE II certification is a plus

Why You Should Apply

• Great learning opportunities, especially for those new to the field. Our seasoned professionals are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.
• Structured Career Ladders that provide excellent growth based on your personal aspirations.
• Bonuses and merit increases are a part of the QPS total rewards approach and are linked to individual, team and company performance.
• Solid Benefits package, including Company‑matched 401(k), and Company‑sponsored Group Life/AD&D and Short and Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Park‑like setting in Newark, Delaware
• Internal committees designed with the needs and enjoyment of QPS employees in mind.

QPS, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Job applicants and present employees are evaluated solely on ability, experience, and the requirements of the job. In addition, QPS, LLC is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.