Project Management & Strategic Operations Manager

About this role

Job Description
General Summary:
The
Strategic Operations Manager, Preclinical Sciences
will play a critical role in driving operational excellence across the Preclinical Sciences organization. This position will partner closely with
Procurement, Legal, Outsourced Contracting, Lab Operations, and Records Management
to support business operations, improve processes, and enable efficient execution of departmental priorities.


The ideal candidate is a highly organized and agile operations professional who thrives in a
fast-paced environment
, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and is experienced in supporting
change management initiatives
and driving efficiencies across cross-functional teams.


Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Partner with Research & Preclinical Sciences leadership to support strategic and operational initiatives across this multi-disciplinary department
• Serve as a key liaison with Procurement, Legal, Outsourced Contracting, Business Continuity (Risk Management) Lab Operations, and Records Management to ensure smooth coordination of operational activities
• Drive end-to-end operational processes related to vendor engagement, contracting workflows via our outsourced environment documentation, and departmental support
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance cross-functional collaboration
• Support/lead change management activities associated with new processes, systems, tools, or organizational priorities
• Track and help manage operational deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and action items across multiple stakeholders
• Assist with vendor and contract-related processes in partnership with Procurement, Legal, and outsourced contracting teams
• Collaborate with Lab Operations to support business continuity, operational planning, and process consistency
• Partner with our CROs and our “Offsite Storage Management” to ensure appropriate handling, organization...