Senior Scientist, Project Coordinator Consultant

Accountabilities:

• • Project planning and execution: Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans covering milestones, deliverables, timelines, dependencies, and strategic objectives; coordinate activities to ensure projects and workstreams remain on track.
  • Medical affairs coordination: Support the operational delivery of medical affairs projects and workstreams, including preparing monthly reports, dashboards, presentations, and other project materials.
  • Stakeholder management: Act as a key coordination point between internal teams, external partners, client stakeholders, and project leadership; communicate progress, issues, decisions, and solutions clearly.
  • Resource and budget management: Identify resource requirements and support the allocation of personnel, technology, and financial resources; assist with budget tracking and financial updates in collaboration with senior management and project leadership.
  • Risk and change management: Identify project risks and dependencies, develop mitigation approaches, escalate issues appropriately, and support change initiatives to ensure smooth implementation.
  • Operational leadership: Coordinate cross-functional teams, facilitate collaboration, resolve operational challenges, and provide guidance and support to keep project activities aligned with objectives.
  • Performance monitoring: Establish and monitor KPIs, milestones, and performance indicators for assigned projects and workstreams, recommending adjustments when required.
  • Strategic brand support: Assist with monitoring strategic plans, KPIs, milestones, and other activities designed to support broader brand and medical affairs objectives.
  • Clinical science support: Apply therapeutic-area knowledge when needed, conduct literature searches, evaluate scientific publications, and provide scientific clarification to support project activities.
  • Reporting and communication: Contribute to recurring project reporting and dashboards, maintain accurate documentation, facilitate meetings, and ensure stakeholders have timely and relevant information.
  • Ad hoc project support: Provide additional analytical, operational, and project coordination support according to evolving client and project requirements.

  Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Life Sciences, or a related discipline; an MD, PharmD, PhD, RPh, or equivalent life science qualification is also suitable. An MBA or PMP certification is preferred.
  • Relevant experience: Previous experience in project coordination, project management, medical affairs, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or a related industry is strongly desirable.
  • Project management: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, timelines, deliverables, resources, and competing priorities while maintaining quality and strategic alignment.
  • Scientific knowledge: Ability to understand and communicate scientific concepts, evaluate scientific literature, and contribute therapeutic-area expertise where required.
  • Technical skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project management tools such as Microsoft Project; familiarity with reporting, dashboards, and project-tracking systems is advantageous.
  • Leadership and collaboration: Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, build productive stakeholder relationships, facilitate collaboration, and address challenges constructively.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present project information, reports, and recommendations clearly to different audiences.
  • Strategic thinking: Strong analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to connect project activities to broader organizational and business objectives.
  • Organization: Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage tight deadlines.
  • Problem-solving: Practical, solutions-oriented approach to identifying risks, resolving issues, and keeping projects moving forward.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment and adjusting priorities as project needs evolve.
  • Professional approach: Able to work under pressure, manage sensitive information appropriately, and operate effectively with limited supervision.

  Benefits:

  • Remote work opportunity within Canada.
  • Contract position through the end of 2026, with potential for a one-year extension, subject to business and project needs.
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful medical affairs and life sciences projects within a global CRO environment.
  • Exposure to cross-functional, international project teams and diverse healthcare stakeholders.
  • Opportunities to strengthen project management, scientific, operational, and stakeholder-management capabilities.
  • Supportive environment focused on professional development, continuous training, and skill growth.
  • Opportunity to contribute to projects supporting the development and commercialization of healthcare innovations.
  • Canada pay range: $1–$2 CAD as listed in the original posting; actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
  • Inclusive and diverse working environment with a commitment to barrier-free recruitment and accessibility.
  • Potential background and reference checks as part of the hiring process.