Junior Operational Project Manager – Health Sciences

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.

The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Junior Operational Project Manager to join our Health Sciences team. This role supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of operational and client-facing projects across various Health Sciences initiatives. You will work closely with project leads, technical experts, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth execution of project activities and operational processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to develop strong project management capabilities within a dynamic, science-driven environment.

• Assist in the planning and execution of Health Sciences projects, including timelines, deliverables, and resource tracking.
• Support project managers with documentation, project plans, status updates, and meeting coordination.
• Monitor project progress and help identify risks, delays, or operational bottlenecks.

• Support the optimization and maintenance of operational workflows within the Health Sciences team.
• Help with tracking budgets, invoices, and internal reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of standard operating procedures.

• Coordinate meetings, take minutes, and manage follow-up actions across internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between scientific teams, consultants, and operational functions.

• Maintain accurate project records, dashboards, and documentation repositories.
• Support quality assurance checks on deliverables and operational artifacts.
• Assist with preparing presentations, client materials, and internal project summaries.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, public health, project management, business operations, or related).
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

• Experience or internship in project coordination or operational support.
• Exposure to health sciences, consulting, research, or related environments.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet, ).

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $55,000 - $75,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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