R&D Project Coordinator

Our client’s innovative pharmaceutical research team is seeking an organized and proactive R&D Project Coordinator to help drive the success of multiple drug development initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of science, operations, and project management—ensuring timelines, deliverables, and documentation all move seamlessly from concept to completion.

The R&D Project Coordinator will support cross-functional teams by coordinating activities across formulation, analytical, and quality groups, tracking project milestones, managing documentation, and ensuring regulatory and quality standards are upheld throughout the research process.

Qualifications of the R&D Project Coordinator:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.

• 1+ years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or research environment.

• Understanding of formulation development, analytical testing, or quality control processes.

• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills for collaborating across R&D, QC, regulatory, and manufacturing teams.

• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and documentation requirements.

• Proficiency with project tracking tools and data documentation systems.

Responsibilities of the R&D Project Coordinator:

• Coordinate day-to-day activities for multiple R&D projects to ensure timelines and goals are met.

• Support formulation and analytical teams by managing project documentation, protocols, and reports.

• Track progress, milestones, and deliverables; prepare regular updates for project stakeholders.

• Facilitate cross-functional communication between R&D, QA, regulatory, and production teams.

• Assist in scheduling experiments, stability studies, and data review meetings.

• Maintain accurate records of experimental results, data summaries, and project documentation.

• Help ensure all project activities align with regulatory and quality standards.

• Contribute to process improvements to streamline R&D workflows and enhance collaboration.

• Stay current on evolving industry standards and practices relevant to pharmaceutical R&D.