Sr. Project Manager
Horizontal Talent · Lake Forest, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteProject ManagementContract
About the role
Join a dynamic project leadership opportunity supporting a Companion Diagnostic program within a fast-paced, regulated environment. This role offers the chance to guide multiple projects through the full lifecycle while partnering with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver meaningful results.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate multiple projects at once, ensuring scope, timeline, budget, and deliverables stay on track.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, schedules, resource needs, and documentation.
- Track project risks, surface issues early, and collaborate with teams to drive timely solutions.
- Prepare status updates, reports, and presentations for leadership using advanced Excel and Power BI.
- Monitor budget performance, identify variances, and help recommend practical contingency options.
- Work closely with domestic and international functional teams to support project execution and alignment.
- Support complex transformational work in a quality-focused, FDA-regulated environment.
- Partner with external collaborators as needed to help advance the Companion Diagnostic program.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of project management or related experience, including experience managing complex initiatives.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the medical or biotech industry.
- Strong understanding of medical device regulations, standards, and quality requirements.
- Proven ability to manage several projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience creating reports or presentations in Power BI.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability with a collaborative, results-focused approach.
- Experience working in service planning, delivery, documented systems, GMP, and quality environments.
Preferred Skills
- Experience supporting transformational projects in a highly regulated setting.
- Background working with external partners or cross-functional teams across locations.
- Experience presenting updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying organized and adaptable.
- Self-starter mindset with a strong sense of accountability and teamwork.