Scientific Project Manager - Scientific Operations

The Scientific Project Manager at FSP Solutions is responsible for managing multiple stakeholders and teams across various projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include driving agendas for meetings, ensuring completion of tasks, managing timelines and budgets, supporting strategic biomarker planning, and facilitating communication within translational research teams. The role also involves proactive risk management and alignment of project timelines across the drug development path.

To qualify for the Scientific Project Manager position at FSP Solutions, candidates should have a B.S. in Life Sciences or a related field, alongside four years of relevant industry experience, or two years with a Master's degree. Candidates should demonstrate experience in managing projects, including overseeing timelines and budgets, as well as possess strong communication and organizational skills. Understanding of drug development and clinical trial processes is also essential.

The working environment for the Scientific Project Manager at FSP Solutions is hybrid, requiring employees to be on-site in either Spring House, PA, or Titusville, NJ for three days a week, with flexibility for remote work on other days. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires occasional travel between sites. Employees should be prepared to work during East Coast core hours, with some flexibility for global meetings.

The Scientific Project Manager plays a crucial role in supporting research and development at FSP Solutions by driving strategic initiatives within the translational research teams. This includes developing and updating strategic biomarker plans for clinical trials, managing resources and budgets, and fostering collaboration across various stakeholders. The role is pivotal in ensuring efficient task completion and proactive risk management, ultimately enhancing the overall project trajectory.

As a Scientific Project Manager at FSP Solutions, you will utilize various tools and platforms to streamline collaboration and project management. Key technologies include MS Teams for communication and scheduling, Tableau for data visualization and tracking KPIs, as well as MS Project and SharePoint for project planning and documentation. Familiarity with these tools will help enhance productivity and support effective project execution.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects you’ve managed, focusing on your role in developing and executing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Discuss any particular challenges faced and the strategies you employed to overcome them, emphasizing outcomes that showcase your effectiveness in the life sciences sector.

Explain your prioritization process by outlining the criteria you use to evaluate the urgency and importance of tasks. Share any tools or methodologies you utilize to stay organized, such as task lists or project management software, and provide examples of how this approach has helped you deliver projects successfully.

Discuss the importance of clear and regular communication and provide examples of how you've facilitated this in past roles. Mention different methods you've used, such as regular updates, meetings, or collaborative tools, and how these helped bridge gaps between different teams and maintain alignment on project goals.

Describe your approach to risk management by explaining how you identify potential risks early and what steps you take to mitigate them. Share specific experiences where proactive risk assessment led to successful project outcomes and how you ensure ongoing monitoring of identified risks.

Choose a specific project and detail your role, the objectives of the project, and the outcomes achieved. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you addressed them, emphasizing skills like leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork that contributed to the project’s success.

Discuss your background in managing project budgets, detailing how you’ve created and maintained budgets in previous roles. Provide examples of how you've successfully forecasted expenses and identified resource needs, while ensuring that project financials stayed on track.

Explain the communication strategies you use to engage stakeholders, such as regular status updates, concise reports, or meetings to discuss progress and gather feedback. Highlight the importance of transparency and documenting decisions in maintaining stakeholder confidence.

Share the various technology tools and platforms you’ve used in project management, detailing how they helped streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and improve visibility over project progress. Mention specific examples of how adopting technology led to tangible improvements in project outcomes.

Focus on your knowledge of compliance requirements in the life sciences space and detail your experiences in ensuring projects adhere to those regulations. Discuss specific measures you've taken, such as conducting audits or training teams, to maintain compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Reflect on personal motivators like the satisfaction of clear project outcomes, working collaboratively with talented professionals, or contributing to important research initiatives. Share how these motivators influence your work style and commitment to project success.