Project Coordinator, DiscoveryOne

Eurofins is Testing for Life. The Eurofins network of companies believes that it is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is also one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, and in the support of clinical studies, as well as in biopharma contract development and manufacturing. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

With over 62,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries, Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of a wide range of products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services and in-vitro diagnostic products.

Eurofins companies’ broad range of services are important for the health and safety of people and our planet. The ongoing investment to become fully digital and maintain the best network of state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment supports our objective to provide our customers with high-quality services, innovative solutions and accurate results in the best possible turnaround time (TAT). Eurofins companies are well positioned to support clients’ increasingly stringent quality and safety standards and the increasing demands of regulatory authorities as well as the evolving requirements of healthcare practitioners around the world.

Eurofins has grown very strongly since its inception and its strategy is to continue expanding its technology portfolio and its geographic reach. Through R&D and acquisitions, the Group draws on the latest developments in the field of biotechnology and analytical chemistry to offer its clients unique analytical solutions.

Shares in Eurofins Scientific are listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN FR0014000MR3, Reuters EUFI.PA, Bloomberg ERF FP).

DiscoveryOne Overview

Integrated Drug Discovery, DiscoveryOne, brings together the breadth of functional expertise across the entire Eurofins Discovery organization and combines a wealth experienced drug discovery and program management expertise to design, implement and deliver from idea to IND enabled on behalf of the client. In combining all the chemistry, biology, ADME, pharmacology, safety and toxicology capabilities of Eurofins Discovery, and using our extensive drug discovery expertise and experience, as well as exceptional program management services, DiscoveryOne brings high value, complementary consultative support to enable the client. The virtual project team of Scientific Project Leads and Program Managers, drives the project internally and externally to a successful conclusion and hopefully project renewal.

The Project Coordinator/Manager would oversee and coordinate chemistry-focused projects managed by DiscoveryOne but executed at Eurofins Advinus. This role will also support Program Managers in the planning, execution, and assessment of different programs within DiscoveryOne. The Project Coordinator will facilitate effective communication and collaboration across multiple sites and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with contractual requirements. They will also collaborate closely with Program managers, Scientific Project Leads, Client Services teams, Laboratory Operations teams, and other personnel to ensure that the goals, objectives, and outcomes of the program are achieved. Additionally, they will interact with internal and external stakeholders to offer information, feedback, and support.

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

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.
• 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 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
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• 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
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• 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

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us!  We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/

Company description: Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.7 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.