Entry Level Associate Project Manager: Biopharmaceutical Product Testing

Role Overview

The GMP Testing Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant testing projects within a regulated laboratory environment. This role ensures timely delivery of testing services, adherence to regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, ICH), and effective communication with internal teams and external clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management
  • Lead and manage multiple GMP testing projects from initiation to closure.
  • Establish and maintain comprehensive tracking tools for projects, including schedules, action trackers and dashboards to enforce accountability and timely delivery.
  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and present project updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Track, manage and report turnaround time metrics and schedule variance. 
• Client Communication
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and accurate interpretation of technical data across functional teams.
  • Organize and facilitate planned and ad hoc project meetings including:  project kick off, recurring project status calls, client technical visits, and project closure meetings.
  • Prepare and present project status and performance KPIs in client Business Review Meetings.
• Financial Management
  • Work closely with the Business Development team to grow client relationship and revenue through cross selling and managing assigned projects to provide exemplary customer experience and value
  • Track financial performance - including FTE utilization, planned vs actual hours, budget variance, and cash flow. 
• Compliance & Quality
  • Ensure testing activities comply with GMP, GLP, and relevant regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities and clients.
  • Drive investigations to timely closure.
• Team Collaboration
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, QA, Sample Registration, Pricing, Business Development).
  • Collaborate with partner Eurofins sites and subcontractors as required.