R&D Project Manager

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IDR is seeking a R&D Project Manager to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. In this role, you’ll support a research platform and incubator organization within the life sciences industry, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive execution, governance, and reporting. This is a highly visible opportunity for a project leader who can bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex R&D initiatives.

Position Overview for the R&D Project Manager:

• Lead day-to-day execution of R&D initiatives, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are clearly defined and tracked
• Build and maintain project plans, status dashboards, RAID logs, and PMO templates to improve visibility and decision-making
• Coordinate stakeholder touchpoints, working sessions, and governance cadence; capture actions and drive follow-through
• Support financial and business case tracking, including cost monitoring, forecasting inputs, and reporting roll-ups
• Develop clear, executive-ready updates and presentations for leadership and committee-level audiences

Requirements for the R&D Project Manager:

• Proven project management / PMO experience supporting complex programs with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
• Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical R&D environments (e.g., drug discovery, pre-clinical research, or wet lab-adjacent programs)
• Strong capability in project planning, governance, and delivery management (scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, and change control)
• Experience with financial tracking and business case support (cost tracking, estimates, and reporting)
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to create concise executive presentations and facilitate stakeholder alignment

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

#LI-Remote    IDR is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable Fair Chance laws. To comply with civil rights laws, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their race, ethnicity, gender, and veteran status. This information is confidential, optional, and will not affect your application. You may access this form here. Pursuant to pay transparency laws, salary ranges and benefits will be disclosed where required by law. Compensation is based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@idr-inc.com

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