M1M1 — Manager (Team Lead)
Project Manager I (Manager)
Manages one or more defined projects under supervision. Develops detailed project plans, coordinates execution of tasks, and tracks progress to ensure successful delivery of scientific or technical milestones.
What this level means
Front-line people manager of a single team; owns delivery, coaching, and execution.
- Scope
- A single team
- Autonomy
- Manages within established goals
- Complexity
- Day-to-day delivery and people issues
- Impact
- Team output and health
- Decision rights
- Owns team execution, hiring input, performance
- Leadership
- Direct people management of one team
- Typical experience
- 3–6 yrs
What you'd do
- Assist in defining scope and objectives; contribute to project charters and Statements of Work.
- Lead day-to-day project activities, assign tasks to technical staff.
- Monitor project milestones and deliverables; use project management tools to track schedule and budget.
- Identify risks and issues; implement mitigation plans.
- Maintain clear, consistent communication with project team and sponsors.
- Define project scope and objectives
- Coordinate project tasks
- Track project progress
- Identify and mitigate risks
- Communicate with stakeholders
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Project planning
- Task coordination
- Risk management
- Communication
- Budget tracking
- Project management methodologies
- Regulatory compliance
- Biotech/pharma industry standards
- Risk assessment
- Technical milestone tracking
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Accountability
- Adaptability
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field
- 3–5 years in project coordination or technical roles within biotech/pharma/medtech environments
- Advanced degree (MSc/PhD/MBA) preferred
- PMI’s CAPM or PMP preferred
Common titles
Manager, Project and Program ManagementProject and Program Management ManagerManager, Project and Program ManagerProject and Program Manager ManagerProject Manager I
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
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