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The Preclinical Education component is divided into the teaching of the Basic Sciences and the ... manage and organize daily tasks independently and with a team while balancing multiple projects and ...

Ability to manage multiple emerging needs and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure ... projects. * Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment with sensitive student and faculty ...

RDTC Project Manager

Bar Harbor, ME · On-site

$65K - $108K/yr

... support complex preclinical study designs. * Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with wet bench ... SharePoint; and project management or tracking software. Strong preference for experience with ...

RDTC Project Manager

Bar Harbor, ME · On-site

$65K - $108K/yr

... support complex preclinical study designs. * Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with wet bench ... SharePoint; and project management or tracking software. Strong preference for experience with ...

The Project Manager will serve as an advisor and action officer for a science and technology ... preclinical development expertise to review proposals, technical reports, experimental or ...

The Project Manager will serve as an advisor and action officer for a science and technology ... preclinical development expertise to review proposals, technical reports, experimental or ...

... of Preclinical Research to help us pursue a growing number of research opportunities spanning ... Awarding and managing grants, guiding collaborations, and outsourcing internally-conceived projects

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How much do preclinical project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for preclinical project manager in the United States is $102,682.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Preclinical Project Manager typically coordinate with cross-functional teams during a drug development project?

A Preclinical Project Manager works closely with scientists, regulatory affairs, toxicology, and external vendors to ensure all preclinical studies are executed on time and within budget. They facilitate regular meetings to align project milestones, address challenges, and manage documentation for compliance. Effective communication and proactive issue resolution are key, as the role often requires balancing the needs of diverse stakeholders while keeping the overall project timeline on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Preclinical Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Preclinical Project Manager, you need a solid background in life sciences or pharmaceutical research, often with an advanced degree and experience managing preclinical studies. Familiarity with project management tools, regulatory guidelines (such as GLP), and software like Microsoft Project or similar platforms is typically required. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills are vital for coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring project timelines are met. These skills and qualifications are crucial for efficiently advancing drug candidates through preclinical development while ensuring compliance and project success.

What does a Preclinical Project Manager do?

A Preclinical Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of preclinical research projects that typically involve laboratory and animal studies before clinical trials in humans can begin. They work closely with scientists, regulatory teams, and stakeholders to ensure that studies are conducted according to protocols, timelines, and regulatory requirements. Their responsibilities include managing budgets, resources, and communication among various teams to advance drug candidates or medical devices through the early stages of development. Effective Preclinical Project Managers help ensure that projects meet scientific and business objectives, and that all data generated is reliable and compliant with industry standards.
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Infographic showing various Preclinical Project Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,682 per year, or $49.4 per hour.
Associate Project Manager

$52K - $60K/yr

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Charles River Laboratories rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we'll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Overview

Coordinate new and existing customer activities with a mix of internal and client-facing communications for routine to moderately complex biologics testing projects. Support project management and internal operations teams by providing administrative and logistics support for laboratory business processes such as project tracking, sample in-take, test scheduling, collection and reporting of billing information, and report of key performance indicators. 

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with preparation, tracking, and distribution of project documentation such as meeting agendas and minutes, sample documentation, protocols, change orders, and reports.
  • Support client sample in-take; ensure compliance with internal SOPs and timelines to ensure timely study start-up and initiation of client testing.
  • Process and deliver final reports to clients or monitor and collaborate with staff completing these tasks to ensure timely delivery of final project documents to clients.
  • Collaborate with technical staff and/or supervisor to identify scope changes and submit SOW revisions to client services team.
  • Assist with maintenance of various information systems related to project and customer data such as project trackers, timelines, and LIMS database. 
  • Collaborate with laboratory, finance, and accounts payable departments to ensure accurate and timely client invoicing; support verification of project complete and pricing in LIMS/SAP.
  • Follow-up on discrepancies in client billing/invoicing and when necessary lead initiation of credit/debit memos.
  • Support PM team via maintenance of PM capacity and scheduling trackers, project management collaboration sites (i.e. MS Teams Sites), and project management dashboards.
  • Field, and appropriately escalate, customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and collaborate with project managers, sales, and operations colleagues on solutions.
  • Ensure adherence to pertinent regulatory requirements and to departmental policies, GMP practices, and procedures [SOPs, safety procedures and biosafety protocols].
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in project management, business, biological sciences, or related discipline. 
  • Experience: minimum 0-2 years related experience in project management in a laboratory or research environment. Experience in a CRO/CMO preferred
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
  • Other: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task, excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail. Possess analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and re-evaluate priorities as situations change. Working knowledge of computer software (MS Office, MS Teams, Excel, Smartsheet)  and database experience preferred).
Compensation Data

The pay rate for this role is $52,000 - $60,000 per year. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Physical Requirements

About Biologics Testing Solutions
With more than 50 years of experience and proven regulatory expertise, the Charles River Biologics group can address challenging projects for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Offering a variety of services such as contamination and impurity testing, protein characterization, bioassays, viral clearance studies and stability and lot release programs, we support clients throughout the biologic development cycle, from the establishment and characterization of cell banks through preclinical and clinical studies to marketed products. Whether clients need stand-alone services, a unique package of testing, or insourced support, our Biologics group can create a custom solution to suit their needs.  Each year more than 20,000 biologic testing reports are sent each and over 200 licenses products are supported by our biologics testing solutions team.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We're committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life.  Based on your position these may include:  bonus/incentives based on performance, 401K, paid time off, stock purchase program, Health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.


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Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients' clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market. With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client's unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.

Industry

Scientific research and development services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, MA, US

Year founded

1947