Project Manager Scientific Services

Project Manager, Scientific Services (Therapeutic Assays Department) Location: Seattle HQ (Hybrid Onsite) Minimal Travel (
This is a mission-driven, fast-growing biotech organization focused on making biological research more impactful and accelerating discoveries that improve human health. Based in Seattle, we're expanding into a new, state-of-the-art facility in early 2025 to support continued innovation and team growth. Our culture is deeply collaborative, science-forward, and built around one non-negotiable: no egos, no exceptions.
Overview We're hiring a Project Manager to join the Therapeutic Assays Department , supporting the delivery of high-impact client projects in drug discovery , iPSC-derived models , and functional tissue assays . This hybrid role blends client-facing project management , scientific coordination , and commercial execution , ensuring the delivery of customized cell and tissue-based assay solutions.
You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team of internal scientists in Seattle to push projects forward while representing the voice of the client. Your primary responsibility is to manage and maintain active scientific service relationships - not generate new leads, but close, coordinate, and grow existing accounts. You'll report directly to the Sr. Director of the department and serve as a key operator within a high-growth, scientifically-driven services team.
Essential Job Responsibilities 1. Client Engagement & Relationship Management
•  Act as the primary operational and scientific liaison for client accounts in the Therapeutic Assays portfolio.
•  Develop long-term, trusted relationships with biotech, pharma, and academic partners involved in preclinical R&D .
•  Own all client communications, including technical updates, timeline alignment, scope discussions, and delivery expectations.
•  Confidently manage scientific communication dynamics - including pushing back when timelines, feasibility, or scope require adjustment.
2. Project Execution & Scientific Coordination
•  Collaborate with internal R&D teams to coordinate the day-to-day execution of assays involving iPSC-derived cells, functional endpoints (e.g., contractility, electrophysiology), and custom workflows.
•  Oversee operational logistics: timelines, resource allocation, data handling, and technical reporting.
•  Ensure high-quality project execution from kickoff to close, with seamless integration between scientific teams and client goals.
3. Business Flow & Commercial Execution
•  Support the Business Development team in closing and onboarding new projects , ensuring scientific fit and operational feasibility.
•  Translate client goals into tailored assay strategies , balancing scientific rigor with executional reality.
•  Help build and sustain a robust pipeline of client-facing therapeutic testing projects , ensuring excellence in technical delivery and service.
4. Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration
•  Serve as the client voice in internal resource planning, capacity forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
•  Partner with departmental leadership to align tactical project execution with broader business and scientific objectives.
•  Identify opportunities for new assay types , protocol refinements, or expanded offerings based on client feedback and scientific trends.
5. CRM & Internal Reporting
•  Track all project activity and client engagement using internal CRM and project management tools .
•  Generate reports summarizing project milestones , client health, risks, and revenue-impacting insights.
Ideal Candidate Profile Education & Scientific Background
•  Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field: stem cell biology, biomedical engineering, tissue engineering, pharmacology, or related discipline.
•  Experience delivering or coordinating scientific services in a CRO, biotech, or pharma environment - ideally with hands-on exposure to drug screening assays or iPSC models .
Key Strengths
•  Proven ability to manage scientifically complex, multi-stakeholder projects from start to finish.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable translating between bench science and client needs .
•  Adept at balancing scientific fidelity with operational execution .
•  Organized, analytical, and curious - with a genuine passion for science that delivers real-world impact.