Research Associate Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring for a notable global life sciences organization known for advancing scientific innovation, pharmaceutical development, and research solutions that support improved patient outcomes worldwide.

Associate Project Manager – Translational Science

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???? Duration: 5 month Contract Opportunity with potential for extension based on performance and business needs
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Position Summary

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support a scientific research and development organization focused on translational science and precision medicine initiatives.

This role provides project management support across multiple cross-functional research programs, helping ensure successful execution of project plans, operational activities, timelines, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong project management capabilities with an understanding of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or scientific research environments.

The successful candidate will partner closely with scientists, subject matter experts, and cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate project execution, track milestones, support financial activities, and drive operational efficiency within a fast-paced scientific environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support management of low-to-medium complexity projects across translational science and research initiatives.

• Partner with scientific leads and subject matter experts to coordinate project planning, execution, and operational deliverables.

• Manage project timelines, milestones, action items, and key deliverables to ensure successful execution.

• Support Book of Work (BOW) planning, tracking, reporting, and oversight activities.

• Coordinate cross-functional project meetings, including:

  • Preparing agendas

  • Documenting meeting minutes

  • Tracking follow-up actions and deliverables

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules aligned with research and development milestones.

• Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams including:

  • Scientific teams

  • Clinical development

  • Regulatory

  • Legal

  • Finance

  • Procurement

  • External vendors

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, track issues, and support resolution efforts.

• Assist with resource planning and operational coordination across functional teams.

• Support project financial tracking, including:

  • Budgets

  • Accruals

  • Invoices

  • Financial reporting

• Assist with vendor coordination, contract activities, and procurement processes.

• Prepare project status updates and executive-level reporting materials.

• Support implementation of project management best practices and process improvements.

• Maintain strong communication, accountability, and collaboration across project teams.

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Day-to-Day Activities

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with scientists and project leaders to coordinate research deliverables and timelines.

• Facilitate project meetings and ensure action items are completed.

• Maintain project trackers, schedules, and operational documentation.

• Coordinate communication across multiple scientific and business functions.

• Support project reporting, financial tracking, and vendor management activities.

• Help ensure projects remain organized, aligned with milestones, and positioned for successful execution.

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Required QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor’s degree in:

  • Biological Sciences

  • Chemistry

  • Life Sciences

  • Healthcare-related discipline

  • Other relevant scientific field

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience within:

  • Pharmaceutical

  • Biotechnology

  • Medical device

  • Healthcare

  • Scientific research environment

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.

• Experience supporting cross-functional scientific or product development programs.

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Required Skills

• Strong project management and organizational abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong collaboration skills with scientific and business stakeholders.

• Ability to influence teams and coordinate activities without direct authority.

• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience supporting project budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

• Ability to build trust-based relationships and promote teamwork.

• Adaptability and comfort working within evolving research priorities.

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Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification preferred but not required.

• Experience supporting:

  • Translational science programs

  • Precision medicine initiatives

  • Drug development programs

  • Medical device development

  • Research and development operations

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Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with project management and productivity tools, including:

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft Project

• Visio

• Smartsheet

• Spotfire preferred

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Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a highly organized project management professional who can operate effectively in a scientific environment. This individual understands the pace and complexity of pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and can confidently partner with scientists, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to move projects forward.

They bring a balance of scientific understanding, operational discipline, strong communication skills, and the ability to independently drive project activities while maintaining alignment across stakeholders.

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Why Work with Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences?

When you partner with Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences, you gain access to competitive weekly pay, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits, professional development resources, and opportunities to gain valuable experience with leading organizations in the life sciences industry. Our dedicated team provides ongoing support throughout your assignment to help ensure your success.

Pay Details: $38.00 to $41.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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