Business Operations Manager (Scientific… at Celerion · Lincoln

Celerion is committed to swift, exceptional clinical research through translational medicine. Every day, we use our experience, agility, and innovative research strategies to help get drugs to market faster.

If you have experience or education in a scientific field and a solid grasp of the research process, this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career. We’re hiring a full-time Business Operations Manager to support our Data Management & Biometrics (DMB) team.

In this role, you’ll act as the central point of contact for DMB activities across research projects—ensuring deliverables are met and clients are satisfied. You'll collaborate with a range of scientific professionals, including Biostatisticians, Pharmacokineticists, Data Analysts, and Medical Writers, to help keep projects aligned with timelines and goals. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and is ready to build leadership, communication, and project coordination skills while contributing to impactful scientific research.

We’re looking for someone who’s motivated, eager to learn, and excited to see how research and project management come together to turn big ideas into real-world impact. If you're the kind of person who asks “why” and “how”, this is a fantastic opportunity for you!

Key Functions

• Define and clarify DMB project scope with Global Project Managers (GPM), clients, and internal teams
• Review and align DMB fees with project scope; communicate expectations to delivery teams
• Coordinate with GPMs and functional managers to assign and prioritize work based on project and team needs
• Coach and support DMB team members to ensure successful project outcomes
• Manage multiple DMB projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
• Lead regular team meetings to maintain engagement and alignment with client expectations
• Monitor project progress, proactively address risks, and ensure adherence to timelines and contracts
• Drive monthly revenue by prioritizing project work and maintaining performance metrics
• Build strong client relationships to support repeat business
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency
• Maintain accurate project data and generate reports for month-end summaries

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences or related field required.
• Scientific background related to understanding general research process preferred
• Requires high-level skills in the areas of strategic thinking, organization, multi-tasking, relationship-building, communication, judgment, problem-solving, persuading and negotiating.
• Minimum 2 years industry experience, or equivalent, required.
• 3 years project team experience preferred.
• Business management experience desired

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Celerion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, qualified protected veteran status, or disability.