Job Description

The Project Manager I coordinates and manages projects to ensure timely delivery, effective communication, and alignment with Inotiv’s organizational goals. This role partners cross-functionally to support project execution, maintain schedules, and deliver high-quality results for internal teams and clients.

This position is based on site at our Boulder, CO or St. Louis, MO location, with a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one day working remotely each week.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs, company policies, and regulatory requirements; maintain confidentiality
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and clients
• Plan, schedule, and track projects to meet timelines and deliverables
• Maintain project visibility through dashboards, status reports, and meetings
• Communicate updates, risks, and milestones to stakeholders
• Coordinate project activities across teams and serve as a client liaison
• Track performance metrics, including on-time delivery
• Organize study documentation and maintain records across systems (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
• Support subject matter experts and ensure accurate, timely project documentation

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (life sciences preferred) or equivalent experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work across all organizational levels
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and deliverables
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tools (e.g., Excel, Outlook, Smartsheet, SharePoint)
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to operate standard office equipment

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience
• Experience in the life sciences industry
• Experience collaborating across departments and multiple sites
• Familiarity with study design/protocol review and histopathology workflows

Physical & Working Conditions

• Primarily office or laboratory environment
• Prolonged sitting with occasional standing/walking
• Ability to lift up to 10–20 pounds

Compensation and Benefit Information

• Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000 (based on experience and level)
• Benefits: Health and dental insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, parental leave, 401(k), and more
• Status: Open until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.