Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary day-to-day project management contact for life sciences clients across biotech, pharma, and adjacent sectors, owning timelines, deliverable tracking, and proactive risk communication.
- Lead client-facing status meetings and steering committee check-ins; prepare clear, executive-ready project updates and issue escalation briefs.
- Manage full project lifecycle — from charter and work breakdown structure through execution and close-out — using Jira and Smartsheet.
- Develop and maintain resource and risk plans; flag scope changes and drive resolution with both client and internal stakeholders.
- Build trusted, long-term working relationships with client counterparts; anticipate needs, surface issues early, and maintain a high standard of responsiveness and professionalism.
- Support senior Beghou staff in client workshops, strategy sessions, and business reviews by owning the operational and logistical aspects of client interactions.
- Translate complex analytical and technology deliverables into clear, accessible communication for non-technical client stakeholders.
- Travel to client sites as needed (approximately 25–30% of the time) to strengthen relationships and support on-site delivery.
- Map, document, and continuously improve cross-functional workflows (e.g., data ingestion, model deployment, client-deliverable production) to increase delivery speed and consistency.
- Define KPIs and build dashboards to track operational health; implement change-management plans to embed best practices across teams.
- Partner with product owners of Beghou platforms (e.g., Armada, analytics accelerators) to align internal roadmaps with client demand.
- Coordinate UAT cycles, release notes, and user-enablement materials for platform updates.
- Lead special projects at leadership’s direction, such as tooling pilots, center-of-excellence launches, or M&A integration workstreams.
Requirements
- 6–8 years of project management experience in a consulting, SaaS, health-tech, or life sciences environment, with demonstrated ownership of client-facing engagements.
- Proven track record managing external client relationships as a primary point of contact, including running status meetings, managing deliverable timelines, and navigating competing stakeholder expectations.
- Proficiency in Jira, Smartsheet, Monday, or other PM tools.
- Fluency in both Agile/Scrum and traditional Waterfall frameworks; solid working knowledge of SDLC and data/analytics pipelines.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting complex project information to client partners and C-suite executives.
- Ability to manage 3 - 5 concurrent projects across distributed teams and competing deadlines.
Nice to Have
- Certifications: PMP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Lean Six Sigma, ITIL, etc.
- Prior exposure to commercial operations in biotech, pharma, or health-data analytics.
- Experience implementing governance around AI/ML products or data-privacy frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
Benefits
- Entrepreneurial, collegial culture that values integrity, excellence and client impact.
- Hybrid work options, competitive compensation, comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match, generous PTO, and professional-development stipend (certification support included).
- Opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a rapidly expanding life-sciences consultancy.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life & AD&D coverage, disability insurance, and a Lifestyle Wellness Account to help you feel your best.
- Generous PTO, company holidays, and paid parental & bonding leave help you recharge and be present where it matters most. With a flexible hybrid work policy, you’ll enjoy the balance of in-person collaboration and remote flexibility.
- Invest in your future with a 401(k) and employer match, tax-free commuter, health, and childcare accounts, and performance bonuses. You’ll also receive a monthly phone stipend and access to an employee discount program.
- Through mentorship, training, and tuition reimbursement, we help you grow your career while supporting causes you care about with a charitable donation match.
