Automation Program Manager Jobs in Huntingdon Valley, PA

LabAnswer is the leading and largest laboratory informatics consultancy; combining science, laboratory, regulatory and information technologies. We have the people, processes, methodologies, IP and experience to deliver comprehensive laboratory informatics solutions.

LabAnswer has architected, implemented, deployed and/or supported hundreds of major scientific informatics systems across more than a thousand laboratories. LabAnswer performs significant laboratory automation work in pharmaceuticals, bio-pharmaceuticals, medical devices, forensics, and life sciences research laboratories spanning research, development and manufacturing/QC operations.

The LabAnswer team has a rare combination of laboratory science, IT, business and regulatory expertise. We specialize in helping companies strategize, architect, implement and support scientific data management and laboratory automation projects.

Job Description:

• Establish strategy, plan execution, and manage risks associated with large scale scientific and laboratory system implementations.
• Overall responsibility for multiple projects comprising a program
• Overall responsibility for medium and large scale projects
• Ensure the program scope aligns with the project scope
• Monitor and control profitability for LabAnswer resource sand expenses
• Act as a mentor to all project resources
• Own the relationship with the client and seek out additional business development opportunities
• Audit project work to ensure quality and consistency
• Enhance internal and external organizational change management through application of best practices
• Synthesize a program schedule comprised of project and workstream schedules
• Interact with all levels of the client organization
• Ensure project and workstream coordination and cooperation
• Determine and implement appropriate change management processes for the program
• Create, execute and monitor a program-level communications strategy
• Create, execute and monitor a program-level quality and strategy
• Create, execute and drive a program-level change management strategy
• Actively identify and monitor cross-project dependencies
• Demonstrate business and political savvy when interacting with client organizations

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4 Year degree in an applicable field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Minimum 6 Years of experience leading medium to large size enterprise COTS system implementations
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects for different business stakeholders
• Expert understanding of computer and application architecture, technology and validation
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Superior consulting skills
• Expert negotiation skills
• Advanced leadership skills
• Proven track record delivering project scope on-time,on-budget and to the quality requirements set forth
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI
• Minimum 6  Years  of experience working in regulated environments

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field
• Consulting experience
  

We offer comprehensive benefits to regular full-time employees including but not limited to:

• Unlimited ceiling for professional growth opportunities within LabAnswer
• You will also have opportunities to take advantage of training programs to advance your career; our extensive online library includes a assortment of technical and professional training tools and resources 
• Opportunities to work across a variety of industries(Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Consumer Products, Energy, Environmental,Forensics, Genomics, Government etc.)
• Opportunities to work across a variety of laboratory environments (analytical testing, biotech, clinical trials, forensics, medical device, pharmaceutical, public health and research hospitals)

Comprehensive health and welfare programs to fit your individual or family's needs:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance,
• 401(k) Retirement Saving that includes a generous employer match
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, holiday)Company 
• Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Plans and Rewards
• Strong company values of team work, culture and values,personal and professional development, work-life balance, and recognition
• Competitive compensation with opportunities to participate in employee bonus plan and travel bonus plan 

At LabAnswer we offer a very competitive compensation package based on experience and education. 

We are looking for exceptional people to join our team, those who are looking to join an organization for the long term.  We invite you to visit www.labanswer.com to review our Employee Value Proposition and Philosophy, and welcome you to apply, or refer a candidate to apply, through our careers page for employment consideration.