Project Manager; tech transfer

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Project Manager with tech transfer experience and strong Quality Control (QC) Analytical Sciences expertise to support project planning, execution, and analytical activities within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment. This individual will manage project timelines, milestones, risks, KPIs, and deliverables while serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in bioanalytical techniques and analytical method transfer and validation. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management capabilities with hands‑on scientific expertise in QC analytical testing and bioanalytical methodologies.

• Support the development and execution of project plans, project strategy, timelines, milestones, and deliverables within QC Analytical Sciences.
• Coordinate QC project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, documenting meeting minutes, and following up on action items.
• Manage, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including project timelines, milestones, deliverables, risks, and escalations.
• Monitor project timelines to ensure functional deliverables are completed on schedule and in accordance with applicable quality standards.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and accelerate project risks, barriers, and critical decisions to site leadership and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop contingency plans when required.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in bioanalytical techniques, including cell‑based assays, ELISA, qPCR, and flow cytometry.
• Lead and support analytical method transfer, validation, characterization, and routine testing activities.
• Support testing of in‑process, final product, and stability samples.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to team members across multiple complex QC test methods, processes, and procedures.
• Independently develop, author, review, and execute analytical methods, protocols, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Ensure documentation and analytical activities are performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and corporate guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, preferably in a scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated scientific knowledge across a broad range of bioanalytical techniques, including cell‑based assays, ELISA, qPCR, and flow cytometry.
• Deep expertise in the characterization, validation, transfer, and execution of bioanalytical methods.
• Experience working within QC Analytical Sciences, bioanalytical testing, or a related regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience managing project timelines, milestones, deliverables, KPIs, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and execute technical protocols, methods, reports, and other controlled documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.