Sr Project Coordinator

bioMerieux; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

bioMérieux seeks a Project Coordinator within the Instrument Operations team to provide strategic oversight of high-impact initiatives driving product and process development, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of the PM framework.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and adherence to quality standards across multiple sites, with travel up to 10% and a strong focus on delivering value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Technology, Life Science, Business, or Project Management
• 5+ years of PMO or project management experience
• Regulated manufacturing environment experience with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820
• PMP certification preferred
• Experience managing product lifecycle or manufacturing projects from concept to launch with scope, schedule, budget and compliance
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and align with organizational strategy

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Align project goals with organizational strategy
• Develop business cases, charters, and benefit/value tracking
• Plan project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
• Perform feasibility studies, vendor evaluations, and proposal reviews per standards
• Identify and mitigate risks; manage change control and verification/validation activities
• Define BOMs, assembly instructions, and test procedures for manufacturing
• Maintain stakeholder communication with status updates on milestones and risks
• Promote PM best practices and support team development
• Coordinate cross-site, multi-country teams and ensure quality control

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Life Science/Business/PM

Tools

MS Project

Planner

Smartsheet

Planisware

Job description

This role serves as a project coordinator within the Instrument Operations team, providing strategic oversight of high-impact initiatives that drive product/process development, product/process enhancements, and lifecycle management. These efforts are aimed at strengthening our Instruments Manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies to support market position and addressing the evolving needs of our customers. In addition, this role contributes to continuous improvement of the Instruments Operations Project Management framework.

Working Conditions (Summary)

The position may require remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods, ascending and descending stairs, ladders, and ramps, wearing PPE, operating heavy machinery, and moving objects up to 50 pounds. Domestic travel is 5% and international travel is 5%, for a total travel requirement of 10%.

Primary Duties

• Leads project teams, ensuring projects' scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements are met
• Aligns projects' goal and priority with organizational strategy
• Shapes business cases, charters, and benefit/value tracking
• Leads the development of project plans, schedule and budget estimation, and resource allocation
• Conducts or assists with feasibility studies, vendor evaluations, and proposal reviews, ensuring compliance with project standards
• Troubleshoot and utilize problem-solving tools to resolve issues with process and/or product.
• Perform reviews related to risk analysis, change control, verification, validation, and other functions within the department.
• Define, review, and check product Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly instructions, and test procedures for implementation into Manufacturing.
• Maintains regular communication with stakeholders, clarifying expectations, and providing status updates on project milestones, risks, and issues/solutions
• Promotes adherence to project management best practices, support team development, and ensure quality control throughout project execution
• Leads cross-functional, cross-site, multi-country team coordination
• Proactive project risks management in identifying critical risks and implementing robust mitigation plans
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards
• Support change control processes or lead activities as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Engineering, Technology, Life Science, Business, Project Management
• Education Substitution: In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of additional relevant experience, defined below, will be accepted.
• 5+ years of professional related experience with degree (Program/project management within a PMO or similar environment)
• or 9+ years of professional related experience in lieu of degree (Program/project management within a PMO or similar environment)
• Regulated manufacturing environment experience, ideally within IVD, medical device, or life sciences, including knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
• Proven track record managing product lifecycle or manufacturing process and systems projects from concept through launch with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and compliance.
• PMP Certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives
• Effective Presentation Skills – including the ability to present technical data
• Demonstrates assertiveness and confidence in the face of a challenge
• Collect and analyze data to drive informed decision-making to improve performance and identify issues
• Planning objectives and strategies to achieve them within a set timeline
• Skilled in project and resource management tools (e.g. MS Project, Planner, Smartsheet, Planisware, or equivalent
• Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance

The estimated salary range for this role is between $77,700-$116,500. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options

Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.