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Smiths Group

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Director, Project Management - Remote, US (Boston, MA Preferred) ICON plc is a world-leading health ... Advanced degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, business administration, or project ...

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As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for director science project management in the United States is $109,563.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $144,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Science Project Management vs Project Manager?

AspectDirector Science Project ManagementProject Manager
CredentialsAdvanced degrees in science or related fields, certifications like PMP or PgMPBachelor's or master's degree, PMP or similar certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in research-focused organizations, overseeing multiple projectsDay-to-day project execution, team coordination, and timeline management
Industry UsageCommon in biotech, pharma, and research institutionsWidespread across various industries including tech, construction, and healthcare

The main difference is that the Director Science Project Management focuses on strategic oversight and leadership of multiple science projects, often at an organizational level, while the Project Manager handles the planning, execution, and delivery of individual projects. Both roles require strong project management skills, but the director role involves higher-level decision-making and resource allocation.

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Director of Project Management Multi-omic Services

Director of Project Management Multi-omic Services

Discovery Life Sciences

Remote

Full-time

Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About Discovery Life Sciences:
Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model.
Position Summary:
Discovery is looking for a talented and passionate Director of Project to harmonize project management teams within our Specialty Lab Services (SLS) teams, which includes IHC, Molecular Pathology, Genomics, Proteomics, and Flow Cytometry. As an individual contributor, the Director of Project Management for Specialty Lab Services plays a key role in overseeing clinical and scientific project management teams within the business, creating and harmonizing project management processes across laboratories, overseeing multiple business segments and multi-site projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving streamlined and successful project management across SLS. This position requires a deep understanding of the scientific capabilities within SLS and strong collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):
  • PhD in natural sciences (biology, biochemistry, medicine or similar field) preferred, OR MS in natural sciences with equivalent work experience.
  • Project Management certification (PMI or similar) preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 Years of experience in clinical trial services with pharma and biotech companies. This includes long-standing experience in prospective clinical trials and companion diagnostics performance studies using immunohistochemistry, genomics, proteomics, or flow cytometry methodologies
  • Work experience in a regulated environment/quality management system (e.g. GCLP)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to collaborate and support teams working in different geographic locations
  • Ability to create, lead, and maintain a highly effective, dedicated, and engaged group of project managers with good team morale
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management and documentation skills
  • Decisiveness and the ability to delegate effectively
  • Familiarity with IHC, Molecular Pathology, Flow Cytometry, Genomics, and Proteomics is preferred
  • A proactive attitude toward accepting responsibility and driving outcomes
  • Ability to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Key Responsibilities:
  • As a member of the SLS leadership team, contribute to the direction of the SLS business unit growth
  • Acting as a project manager with responsibility for large scale projects including services from multiple business units with Discovery
  • Monitor revenue of the SLS project management group
  • Operational Excellence & Harmonization:
  • Facilitate transparent communication, foster collaboration, and ensure shared accountability across Operational Site Leaders, Project Managers, Laboratory Managers, Sample Management, Pathologists, QA and IT
  • Design and implement a company-wide organizational project management structure in close collaboration with the operational site leaders
  • Harmonize processes for project setup, project monitoring, provision of project deliverables and project closure among the Specialty Lab Services (SLS) unit of Discovery for all assay development, validation and sample testing projects (exploratory projects and prospective clinical trials).
  • Establish and standardize project management frameworks, tools, and best practices across laboratories
  • Build joint infrastructure tools for project management, which include required interfaces of project managers to the LIMS Systems, project management and resource management software or document management systems
  • Monitor project performance metrics and continuously improve operational efficiency, quality, and delivery timelines
  • Define global rate card items related to project and data management in collaboration with operational leadership
  • Create and maintain global training plans for project managers
  • Project Oversight:
  • Oversee a portfolio of complex, multi-site, and multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards
  • Organize and oversee multi-site and multi-business unit project management
  • Provide escalation support and risk mitigation for high-impact projects
  • Projection of resource capacity and forecasting
  • Adhere to GCLP, CAP/CLIA and IVDR requirements for the conduct and documentation of projects within clinical trials
  • Consistently demonstrate a positive, "can-do" and "customer-first" attitude
  • Support SLS project management on-site. Consistent and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of the position

Compensation and Benefits:
Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. Candidates hired will be subject to pay ranges associated with their location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience. Your annual salary is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits include:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package options, includinga free dental, vision package, life insurance, and disability coverage which start on your first day of employment.
  • 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment.
  • Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).
  • Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications and tuition.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
  • Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.
  • Team-building activities and social events.

Location and work hours details:
  • Remote within the eastern US time zone OR anywhere in Germany
  • Up to 20% domestic or international travel required for mandatory site meetings and trainings

We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.
The Discovery Life Sciences Talent Acquisition team proudly manages and represents all Discovery recruitment activities. We respectfully request that third party staffing agencies refrain from submitting candidates or soliciting meetings to discuss recruiting services.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorships of any applicant work visas at this time.
Apply Now to join our team!
Visit dls.com/careers for more details.
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