Agilent

Project Manager – Companion Diagnostics

US-CA-Remote Location Full time

Job Description

 Be a part of the future of Precision Medicine!  Our mission is to improve the human condition by bringing the power of precision medicine to labs, partners and patients globally 

Are you excited by an opportunity to leverage your project leadership expertise? Become a part of a dedicated team that does truly inspiring work in the field of diagnostics!  We are looking for the next addition to our team of employees who are passionate about advancing the quality of life. 

As the Project Manager, you will work collaboratively with your global cross-functional project teams including Companion Diagnostics Teams, R&D, Clinical Operations, Clinical Sciences, Biostatistics, Quality, Design Assurance, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, Sales, Service and Support as well as external laboratories, collaborators, and manufacturers to progress diagnostic assay development in the Agilent portfolio. 

You will provide oversight to various aspects of the diagnostic development project, coordinate meetings and project deliverables internally and with external partners. You are responsible for ensuring internal partner alignment, creating coordinated project/program timelines, tracking, and verifying completion of project deliverables and milestones, identifying and mitigating project risks, and timely communication to relevant partners via regular and ad-hoc status reports. Additionally, you will ensure regular budget tracking and reporting to finance operations.  

Key Job Responsibilities: 

  • Independently coordinate and lead global, cross-functional project teams in a matrix organization with minimal guidance from the Program Manager.  Some assignments may include projects of greater complexity 

  • Demonstrate accountability and urgency to define, drive execution, and deliver expected results according to agreed project scope, requirements, cost, quality and timelines 

  • Establish yourself as the primary point-of-contact for key leaders and stakeholders across multiple business units  

  • Plan, analyze and track project activities to identify issues and minimize delays, raise as appropriate 

  • Estimate and track project costs; proactively communicating deviations to relevant stakeholders 

  • Apply appropriate risk management techniques to ensure timelines, business priorities and quality standards are met 

  • Use standardized organizational tools, systems and techniques for tracking project progress, maintain current project Gantt charts and task lists 

  • Organize and lead team meetings with detailed agendas, clearly documenting meeting minutes, action items, issues, risks and decisions 

  • Drive project strategy decisions with Senior Leadership teams; demonstrating an ability to influence at multiple levels

  • Execute multiple projects simultaneously, some being complex, and successfully multi-task amongst several competing initiatives  

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Advanced degree or University degree or equivalent in biological sciences or a related field. 

  • Minimum 4 years project management experience in the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical or biotech industry. 

  • Experience in clinical biomarker or In Vitro Diagnostic development. 

  • Experience in companion diagnostic development, analytical and clinical validations and regulatory submissions a plus. 

  • Experience in a regulated industry (e.g. FDA 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001).

  • Clear verbal and written communications for a wide variety of audiences. 

  • Experience with Office Timeline is a plus.

  • Experience with Planisware is a plus.

  • Experience with IHC is a plus.

  • Experience with companion diagnostics is a plus.

  • PMP is a plus. 

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least November 27, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $100,323.00 - $156,755.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Services & Support