Associate Project Manager – Life Sciences IT - Remote, United States

At Slipstream Life Sciences we work to streamline IT Support and provide managed solutions with a strategic consulting and global leadership management approach. Our solutions are designed exclusively for emerging pharma and biotech organizations.

Slipstream’s industry-leading solutions free clients from the demands of internal IT and allow them to rapidly advance their mission. Led by a leadership team that has been together for over 10 years, you will join a proven team, culture, and strategy to drive innovation within the IT outsourcing industry while developing your skillset with the opportunities for internal growth.

About the Opportunity

Are you a proactive, organized Project Management professional who enjoys solving problems, bringing people together, and turning complex initiatives into successful outcomes?

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a difference, and you're trusted to take ownership of your work?

Join Slipstream Life Sciences as an Associate Project Manager and help leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and Life Sciences organizations deliver technology initiatives that support scientific innovation, operational excellence, and business transformation.

In this exciting remote opportunity, you'll manage smaller IT projects, contribute to larger technology initiatives, and collaborate with talented professionals across multiple clients and business functions.

We're looking for someone who brings more than technical knowledge. You're naturally curious, resourceful, and motivated to get things done. You communicate confidently, build strong relationships, anticipate needs, and take pride in delivering results.

If you have a solid foundation in Life Sciences IT and are ready to take the next step in your project management career, we'd love to meet you!

Why This Role Matters

Technology plays a critical role in helping pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations advance research, develop innovative therapies, improve business operations, and bring treatments to patients.

As an Associate Project Manager, you'll help turn important technology initiatives into successful outcomes by keeping projects organized, stakeholders aligned, and deliverables on track.

Your work will make a meaningful difference in helping our clients achieve their goals while giving you exposure to diverse projects, technologies, and areas of the Life Sciences industry.

What You'll Do

Project Management & Delivery

• Independently manage smaller IT projects while supporting larger, more complex initiatives across multiple Life Sciences clients.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables using Smartsheet.
• Coordinate project activities across business stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and offshore resources.
• Support the full technology project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and development through testing, deployment, and completion.
• Balance multiple projects and priorities, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues, and keeping work moving forward.

Client Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with project leadership to review Statements of Work (SOWs), coordinate client onboarding, and establish project timelines and meeting schedules.
• Lead client status meetings, communicate project progress, and follow up on action items and commitments.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Clinical, Commercial, Marketing, Sales, and IT.
• Translate technical and business discussions into clear, actionable plans and updates.

Project Reporting & Operations

• Prepare professional project plans, weekly status reports, dashboards, presentations, and meeting documentation.
• Track project budgets, resource utilization, timesheets, and financial performance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure stakeholders have visibility into priorities, progress, and next steps.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen collaboration, and enhance project delivery.

Who You Are

You're a proactive, detail-oriented professional who combines a strong technical foundation with the interpersonal skills that make projects successful.

You take ownership, communicate confidently, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You're resourceful, quick to learn, and motivated by keeping projects moving forward while building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience – What You Bring

• Life Sciences Industry Experience – REQUIRED: Direct professional experience within or consulting for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, or therapeutics organizations. Working knowledge of clinical development and pharmaceutical business operations is essential.**Experience exclusively within general healthcare, hospitals, or insurance organizations does not satisfy this requirement.**
• IT Project Management: 3–5 years of experience in IT project management, project coordination, or related roles, including independently managing smaller projects or technology workstreams.
• Technology Project Lifecycle: Understanding of IT project delivery, including requirements gathering, development, testing, implementation, and deployment.
• Smartsheet & Project Management Tools: Hands-on experience using Smartsheet to manage project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and reporting.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Experience leading meetings, coordinating cross-functional teams, communicating project updates, and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Project Reporting & Financials: Experience preparing status reports, project documentation, presentations, and tracking budgets, resources, or timesheets.
• Microsoft Office: Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and related business applications.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• Pharmaceutical Business Operations: Familiarity with clinical operations, pharmaceutical commercialization, Sales, Marketing, or supporting IT functions.
• Enterprise Technology & Data: Conceptual understanding of enterprise business systems, data warehousing, reporting, analytics, and system integrations.
• Project Delivery Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Cross-Functional Delivery: Experience collaborating with offshore technical teams, external vendors, or supporting multiple client engagements.
• Additional Project Tools: Experience with Microsoft Project, Planview, or similar project management platforms.

Leadership & Professional Competencies – What Will Make You Successful

• Initiative & Ownership: Self-starter who anticipates needs, takes accountability, and follows through without constant direction.
• Communication & Relationship Building: Personable, polished, and confident engaging with clients, leadership, and technical teams.
• Organization & Prioritization: Effectively manages multiple projects, competing deadlines, and changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Learning Agility: Quickly understands new processes, asks thoughtful questions, and consistently applies what you've learned.
• Problem-Solving & Resourcefulness: Proactively identifies challenges, exercises sound judgment, and develops practical solutions.
• Urgency & Accountability: Responsive, dependable, and persistent in following up and keeping projects on track.
• Collaboration & Adaptability: Builds strong working relationships, navigates different personalities, and thrives in dynamic, evolving environments.

Why You'll Want to Work Here

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Support pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations working to advance scientific research, develop innovative therapies, and improve patients' lives.
• Diverse Life Sciences Experience: As a full-time Slipstream employee, collaborate with multiple Life Sciences clients across therapeutic areas, technologies, and business functions, expanding your expertise through a variety of projects and opportunities.
• Build Your Project Management Career: Take ownership of your own projects while gaining exposure to larger, more complex technology initiatives and experienced project leaders.
• Work at the Intersection of Science & Technology: Contribute to initiatives supporting clinical development, pharmaceutical commercialization, data management, analytics, and business transformation.
• Thrive in a Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values initiative, teamwork, creative problem-solving, and people who genuinely enjoy working together.
• Keep Learning & Growing: Expand your technical knowledge, industry expertise, and project management skills through diverse client engagements.
• Enjoy Remote Flexibility: Benefit from the autonomy of working remotely while staying connected to an engaged, supportive team.
• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a company specializing in Life Sciences technology and consulting, where your contributions help clients innovate, grow, and succeed.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a motivated Associate Project Manager with Life Sciences experience who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships, solving problems, and helping teams succeed, we'd love to hear from you!

Join Slipstream Life Sciences and build your career while helping pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations deliver technology solutions that support innovation and improve patients' lives.

Life Sciences, Accelerated. Expertise Delivered.

Benefits

• 401k match
• Comprehensive group health, dental, vision benefits
• Life insurance/LTD
• Discretionary PTO
• Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Slipstream is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Slipstream makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer