Senior Clinical Laboratory Associate – Pharmaceutical

Jobtailor; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Project/Program Manager to provide surge capacity for Clinical Laboratory Services, acting as the primary liaison to study teams and TPOs across maintenance and closeout. The role entails managing study-level projects, data locks, and budget oversight while coordinating document flow and approvals.

The ideal candidate has 10–15+ years in PM, with pharma/diagnostics/CRO background and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Medical Science.
• 10–15+ years of experience in the Project/Program Management field.
• Prior experience in pharma, diagnostics or CRO environments.
• Experience in clinical research or closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organization.
• Skilled in Excel for report combining and tracking.
• US-based contractor requirement.
• Availability for 40 hours/week.
• Hybrid work in Indianapolis, IN: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Provide surge capacity coverage for delivery-based Clinical Laboratory Associate work.
• Serve as the single point of contact representing Clinical Laboratory Services to study teams and TPOs throughout study maintenance and closeout.
• Manage study-level projects, including maintenance, data lock and closeout, document flow review and approvals, and budget management.
• Track safety, biomarker, PK and ADA samples, as well as imaging and connected devices.
• Track and manage queries.
• Collaborate with internal business partners regarding CLS processes and business operations.
• Collaborate with business partners and TPOs to ensure data delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Budget oversight

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Medical Science

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Provide surge capacity coverage for delivery-based Clinical Laboratory Associate work


• Serve as the single point of contact representing Clinical Laboratory Services to study teams and TPOs throughout study maintenance and closeout


• Manage study-level projects, including maintenance, data lock and closeout, document flow review and approvals, and budget management


• Track safety, biomarker, PK and ADA samples, as well as imaging and connected devices


• Track and manage queries


• Collaborate with internal business partners regarding CLS processes and business operations


• Collaborate with business partners and TPOs to ensure data delivery

Requirements

• Master’s and/or PH.D degree in the Medical Science field


• 10-15+ years of experience in the Project/Program Management field


• Prior experience in pharma, diagnostics or CRO environment


• Experience in clinical research or a closely related field


• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly


• Demonstrated attention to detail and organization


• Skilled in excel for report combining and tracking


• US-based contractor requirement


• Availability for 40 hours/week


• Hybrid work in Indianapolis, IN: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Project and Program Management within Clinical Laboratory Services, with a strong focus on data management, budget oversight, and collaboration with study teams and business partners. Holds advanced degrees in Medical Science and possesses extensive experience in clinical research and the pharmaceutical industry.

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree


• Ph.D. Degree