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How much do biological project manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for biological project manager in the United States is $57.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.32 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a biological project manager?

Biological Project Managers are professionals who oversee and coordinate biological research projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. They work with scientists, research teams, and other stakeholders to plan, execute, and monitor projects involving biology-related tasks, such as laboratory research, field studies, or product development. Their responsibilities often include resource allocation, risk management, and communication between different departments or organizations. They play a crucial role in facilitating collaboration and ensuring that scientific goals are met efficiently.

How does a biological project manager typically coordinate with cross-functional teams during a project's lifecycle?

Biological Project Managers frequently collaborate with scientists, regulatory experts, quality assurance professionals, and external partners to keep projects on track. They facilitate communication between these groups, ensuring everyone is aligned on goals, timelines, and compliance requirements. Regular meetings, status reports, and shared project management tools are commonly used to address challenges and adapt to shifting priorities. This cross-functional coordination is crucial for the timely and successful completion of complex biological research and development projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a biological project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Biological Project Manager, you need a solid background in biology or life sciences, project management experience, and a relevant degree (often a master's or higher). Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Asana), laboratory management systems, and sometimes certifications like PMP are typical requirements. Exceptional organizational skills, leadership, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating teams and stakeholders. These competencies ensure that complex biological projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget while meeting scientific and regulatory standards.

What is the difference between Biological Project Manager vs Biological Scientist?

AspectBiological Project ManagerBiological Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Biology, Project Management certification often preferredDegree in Biology or related field, Ph.D. often preferred
Work EnvironmentProject teams, laboratories, research facilitiesLaboratories, research institutions, universities
Employer & Industry UsageBiotech companies, pharmaceutical firms, research organizationsAcademic institutions, research labs, biotech companies

The main difference is that Biological Project Managers oversee research projects, coordinating teams and resources, while Biological Scientists focus on conducting experiments and research. Both roles require biology expertise, but project managers emphasize planning and management, whereas scientists focus on scientific discovery.

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Infographic showing various Biological Project Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 80% Full Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 86% In-person, 7% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,288 per year, or $57.4 per hour.

Project Manager

Exton, PA • On-site

Frontage Laboratories
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing • 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Project Manager- Bioanalytical & Biologics Services

 

Location: Exton, PA

Reports to: Group Leader, BioA Project Management

 

Full-time

Frontage Laboratories: 

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China.  Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials. 


Bioanalytical & Biologics Services:

At Frontage, we believe that we deliver high quality services through our focus on technical excellence, which enables us to understand and solve complex drug development challenges. Our deep scientific expertise in method development, transfer and validation allows us to provide clients with complex solutions for challenging studies including oncology clinical trials, rare disease assay development and specialty assays.


Position Summary:

-Manage and monitor project progress and timelines to ensure successful completion from start up to end of study.

 -Participate and communicate effectively in project meetings with clients on a regular basis as well as with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are met with quality and within the applicable scope and budget.

-Collaborate with the financial sector throughout various stages of projects (monthly invoices, revenue recognition, and budget final reconciliation).

-Support Management and BD team for new business opportunities.

-Onsite is required as needed.


Position Responsibilities: 

 -Minimizes risks on projects by working closely with the lab operations and lab support teams, PIs, and sponsors to ensure project progress is met for each milestone in accordance with project scope per requested timelines by the sponsor.

-Creates, updates and tracks projects in project management tool (QuickBase) daily and generating project trackers and reports as requested.

-Leads/participate in project meetings with sponsors on a regular basis or on as needed basis and prepare meeting minutes to ensure alignment of deliverables.

 -Serves as a liaison between internal departments (scientific staff, QC/TW, QA, SM, etc.) to ensure project timelines are met with quality.

-Proactively communicate with clients on project timelines, issues, and updates via phone, e-mails, or TC as necessary.

-Requests and reviews invoices per milestone on a rolling basis that are tracked in QuickBase and respond to client's questions related to invoices or finance aspects or assists finance team on those issues as needed (i.e. revenue recognition per month and final budget reconciliation.

-Facilitate internal and external communication and activities on data transfer specification (DTS) development and complete data transfers to data management vendors/sponsors.

 -Participate in onsite client visits and assist internally in preparation as necessary.


Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in biological sciences, chemistry, or related discipline.
  • In-depth knowledge of bioanalytical and/or biologics assays.
  • Minimum 4-5 years of project management experience in GLP, Pharmaceutical or CRO environment.
  • Excellent communication and strong client relationship management skills.
  • Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other computer skills.
  • Good Time Management/ Organizational skills adopting a committed approach to providing a high level of customer service when managing multiple tasks.
  • Demonstrated professionalism including excellent work ethic, positive attitude and experience communicating with external clients.
  • Bi-lingual (Chinese/English) is preferred.


Salary and Benefits:

Frontage Laboratories offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.