Research Project Manager

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Research Project Manager Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-impact organizational restructuring initiative within a collaborative research partnership. This role will serve as a key liaison between multiple institutions, ensuring alignment, effective communication, and successful execution of project milestones. Key Responsibilities Act as the primary point of coordination between partnering organizations, ensuring seamless collaboration Drive project execution, tracking timelines, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure on-time completion Lead and support change management efforts associated with organizational restructuring Facilitate communication across stakeholders, including leadership, research teams, and operational staff Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to project goals Maintain documentation, status reporting, and governance standards throughout the project lifecycle Required Qualifications Proven experience in project management and/or program management Strong experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., healthcare, life sciences, academic research) Understanding of research processes and terminology Experience managing research-related projects, ideally in clinical or scientific environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate in a fast-changing environment and support organizational transformation Preferred Qualifications Experience in clinical and/or pre-clinical research Experience working with Principal Investigators (PIs) Prior experience in academic or research institutions Familiarity with cross-institutional or collaborative project environments Experience Level Mid-level (hands-on project leadership experience required) Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43.50 - $53.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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