Scientific Project Manager

20h20 hours ago

Personalis

Fremont, US · Full-time · $105,000 – $130,000

About this role

At Personalis, we are transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing. We aim to drive a new paradigm for cancer management, guiding care from biopsy through the life of the patient. Our highly sensitive assays combine tumor-and-normal profiling with proprietary algorithms to deliver advanced insights even as cancer evolves over time.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scientific Project Manager to join our Business Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management within the life sciences or biotech industry, coupled with a deep understanding of scientific workflows and data management.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders while managing the entire project lifecycle from initiation to completion. This includes defining project scope, monitoring progress, identifying risks, and ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards such as CLIA, CAP, and GLP.

Personalis is based in Fremont, California. The role offers the opportunity to foster effective communication among team members, maintain data quality through LIMS and SQL, and provide training to junior staff in a regulated laboratory environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field; an MS or PhD is preferred.
At least 3 years of project management experience in the life sciences or biotech industry (e.g., CRO or academia).
In-depth knowledge of scientific project workflows, including biospecimen management, processing, analysis, results delivery, and customer communications.
Strong understanding of laboratory information systems (LIMS) and associated data infrastructure.
Expertise in databases to streamline data collection, with proficiency in SQL.
Proven ability to influence internal teams and external service providers to achieve project objectives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience in R is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the entire project lifecycle from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Monitor project progress and identify potential risks or issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Maintain data quality and optimize operational efficiency using LIMS and associated data infrastructure.
Create and manage comprehensive project documentation while ensuring compliance with CLIA, CAP, and GLP.
Provide training and mentorship to junior project management staff as needed.