Project Manager - Histo-Pathology

 

As a Project Manager at HistoWiz, you will have the opportunity to leverage your scientific background and project management skills to lead projects from initial scoping through delivery, supporting clients across a diverse range of preclinical research areas. You will work closely with leading researchers across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors, building strong professional relationships while helping advance their research objectives.

 

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and adaptable, with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. This role is well suited for someone looking to build on their scientific background while developing as a professional at the intersection of science, management, and business.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills: Ability to communicate project details with colleagues, clients, and collaborators.

 

• Time management and prioritization: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.

 

• Organization and efficiency: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of tracking and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

 

• Strong listening and comprehension skills Ability to actively listen, quickly understand, and digest complex scientific research projects.

 

• Scientific Background: PhD in biomedical sciences, with a strong understanding of scientific principles and experimental methodologies.

 

• Technical and scientific knowledge: Theoretical knowledge and/or hands-on experience in histology, immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence (IF), in situ hybridization (ISH), image analysis, and pathology.

 

• Strong interpersonal skills: Ability to build positive working relationships, establish trust with clients and colleagues while having to navigate challenging conversations at times. 

 

• Collaborative mindset: Ability to work effectively with colleagues from different functional areas and backgrounds with a focus on achieving shared goals.

 

• Process improvement: Proactively identifying inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in processes and helping implement changes with the broader team to enhance workflows.

 

• Adaptability and resilience: Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast paced environment with changing dynamics. Being able to navigate unexpected challenges by staying composed and solution orientated

 

• Prior project management or client-facing experience: Previous experience coordinating complex workflows, or working directly with clients, with the ability to manage expectations and deliver a positive client experience.
   

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Client consultation and advisor: Clearly communicate HistoWiz’s services, technologies, and capabilities while acting as a scientific advisor to clients. Understand their broader research goals and develop tailored solutions for them, leveraging the company's offerings.

 

• Project scoping: Evaluate project feasibility, define goals and deliverables, establish timelines and budgets. Prepare statements of work (SOWs) based on agreed-upon scopes.

 

• Project execution: Place and implement complex client orders in the internal system, ensuring effective translation of project objectives and plan to internal teams.

 

• Project prioritization: Communicate project priorities across internal teams based on assessment of competing demands and trade-offs, while keeping the client updated on progress.

 

• Project oversight and troubleshooting: Oversee projects throughout their lifecycle, helping troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely delivery of client deliverables.

 

• Client relationship management: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, facilitate communication between clients and internal teams. Build strong relationships that support client retention and identify opportunities to expand existing accounts,

 

• Scientific and technical guidance: Serve as a scientific resource for sales, and other customer-facing teams, providing technical guidance and recommending solutions.