Project Manager, Research

Role Summary

Project Manager, Research supporting early-stage research projects within the New Jersey research organization. Collaborates with project leads and program management to enhance research operations, build and update development timelines, and streamline cross-functional communication from Discovery through IND submission. Deeply embedded within project teams to proactively identify and respond to team needs, manage timelines, and ensure alignment across the organization.

Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with project leads and teams, define project scope, establish goals and timelines, articulate clear project plans and decision-making processes, and monitor progress towards objectives for early-stage research programs, ensuring alignment with overall company goals
• Maintain project timeline worksheets and associated records
• Serve as the central point of contact for research project leads, program management colleagues, and leadership for all early-stage project timelines
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination among various teams involved in early-stage research, including research scientists and project leads, external collaborators, vendors, CROs, academic institutions, and other Insmed functions
• In partnership with project leads and program management, schedule quarterly program update meetings, collate slide decks, record and share detailed meeting and discussion notes
• Provide timely and transparent updates on project progress, priorities, and any strategic shifts to collaborating teams, program management and leadership
• Ensure electronic notebook record and technical report readiness to enable smooth IND development process
• Continuously and proactively evaluate project workflow efficiencies, identify areas for improvement, and support ongoing improvement efforts
• Proactively identify potential risks, gaps, and challenges in research projects, develop mitigation strategies with expert input, and escalate critical issues for timely resolution
• Support the planning and forecasting of resources and budgets associated with early-stage research programs
• In close collaboration with program management team ensure timely update of dashboards and other key tools to ensure cross-functional alignment on goals, objectives, and strategy
• Support the program management designee on Global Asset Team (GAT) as needed to ensure smooth transition from early-stage research to GAT teams

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a life science, physical science, or engineering discipline
• Knowledge of early-stage research processes (e.g., basic research, discovery biology, translational science)
• At least 3 years of experience conducting laboratory benchwork in an industry setting
• Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
• Communication and Organization: Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; must be exceptionally self-motivated and independent
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint

Preferred

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant scientific field
• 5+ years of experience conducting laboratory benchwork in an industry setting
• Project Management Tools: Proficiency with relevant project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheets)
• PMP or similar certification is a plus