Freelance Project Coordinator; Life Sciences

Overview

Freelance Project Coordinator (Life Sciences) – remote (local to Raleigh, NC; occasional onsite meetings required). This is a 1099 project-based role with fluctuating hours. The long-term goal is to grow the position into a full-time opportunity as business expands.

Pay: $35–$45 per hour (based on experience).

Location:

Remote (must be local to Raleigh, NC). Type:
Freelance / Project-Based Contract.

• Primary focus: Support the planning, execution, and tracking of Life Sciences projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Coordinate project activities including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting action items.
• Maintain and update project documentation, status reports, and tracking tools.
• Liaise between internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and issue resolution.
• Proactively monitor project progress and escalate risks or concerns as needed.
• Assist with budgets, invoices, and resource allocation for project activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., GxP, FDA, EMA) and internal processes.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying and implementing efficiencies in project workflows.

• 3–5 years of project coordination or project management experience in Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or healthcare-related).
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments, clinical development processes, or laboratory operations
  .
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (Smartsheet strongly preferred; MS Project, Asana, or similar tools also valuable).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• PMP, CAPM, or similar certification preferred but not required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Structure: 1099 contract role
• Hours:
  
  Project-based, will fluctuate based on workload
• Schedule:
  
  Standard business hours (EST overlap expected)
• Location:
  
  Must be local to Raleigh, NC — occasional onsite meetings required

• Seniority level:
  Associate
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Project Management and Administrative
• Industries:
  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research