Chemistry Project Coordinator at Eurofins, MSc Chemistry candidates can apply now!
Eurofins Discovery is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our DiscoveryOne integrated drug discovery team in India. This role will primarily oversee and coordinate chemistry-focused projects managed by DiscoveryOne but executed at Eurofins Advinus. Additionally, you will provide crucial support to Program Managers in the planning, execution, and assessment of various programs within DiscoveryOne.
Your ability to facilitate effective communication and collaboration across multiple sites will be key to ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with contractual requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Chemistry or project management, ideally within the CRO or pharmaceutical/biotech industry, who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Coordination:
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day activities of Chemistry-focused projects, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery.
- Act as the primary point of contact between the different teams and sites involved in the project.
- Ensure seamless coordination between DiscoveryOne and the Chemistry teams across different sites.
- Review and verify contractual requirements to ensure they are being met.
- Work with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with contract terms, deliverables, and payment schedules.
- Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines are met.
- Maintain and update program databases and records.
Collaboration and Support to DiscoveryOne Program Management team (Study Coordination):
- Provide administrative support to program managers.
- Assist in the development and execution of program strategies and activities.
- Responsible for processing orders from clients and organizing materials for project implementation, from quote and sales order generation to study completion.
- Facilitate communication between program managers and internal client services and operations teams, keeping program managers informed of study status, turnaround times, and delays or potential issues, and operations teams informed of client requirements.
- Initiate and track studies under DiscoveryOne, ensuring timely study activation and data delivery.
- Maintain and update program databases and records.
- Monitor study/project progress and ensure deadlines are met.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/ Requirements:
Education:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent; or more than 3 years related experience and/or training in project management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience & Skills:
- Proven project management ability, with excellent follow-up and close-out skills.
- Experienced in writing and interpreting documents such as standard operating procedures, instructions, and contracts and agreements with demonstrated attention to detail.
- Knowledge of the integrated drug discovery process and bringing drugs to market in Pharma or Biotech is preferred.
- Experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX Software and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is preferred.
- Preferably from the CRO industry.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to coordinate with team members from different regions to meet deadlines and program milestones.
- Demonstrate adaptability in accommodating flexible working hours to support a seamless collaboration environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
Mentality/ Skills:
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to coordinate with team members from different regions to meet deadlines and program milestones.
- Demonstrate adaptability in accommodating flexible working hours to support a seamless collaboration environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
Keywords: Project Coordinator, Drug Discovery, Eurofins, DiscoveryOne, Chemistry Projects, Integrated Drug Discovery, Program Management, CRO, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotech, Project Management, Contract Compliance, Study Coordination, Laboratory Information Management System.
