Project Integration Specialist, Operational Excellence # 4894

Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.
We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.
GRAIL is headquartered in the bay area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.
For more information, please visit grail.com Our mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. We are working to change the trajectory of cancer mortality and bring stakeholders together to adopt innovative, safe, and effective technologies that can transform cancer care.
We are a healthcare company, pioneering new technologies to advance early cancer detection. We have built a multi-disciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and physicians and we are using the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS), population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges.
GRAIL is headquartered in the bay area of California, with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies.
For more information, please visit grail.com

The Project Integration Specialist, Operational Excellence will serve as a key operational connector across laboratory, engineering, software, quality, supply chain, and development teams to ensure successful coordination and implementation of operational initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and excels at translating operational needs into coordinated execution plans. This individual will help drive operational readiness, facilitate issue resolution, track dependencies, and ensure alignment across stakeholders supporting critical laboratory workflows.

This role is works on-site full-time at our office located in Durham, NC

The Project Integration Specialist, Operational Excellence will serve as a key operational connector across laboratory, engineering, software, quality, supply chain, and development teams to ensure successful coordination and implementation of operational initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and excels at translating operational needs into coordinated execution plans. This individual will help drive operational readiness, facilitate issue resolution, track dependencies, and ensure alignment across stakeholders supporting critical laboratory workflows.

This role is works on-site full-time at our office located in Durham, NC

Responsibilities:

• Cross-Functional Project Coordination

• Coordinate operational projects and initiatives across NGS laboratory operations and partner functions

• Facilitate communication and alignment between Operations, Engineering, Software, Quality, Product, and other stakeholders

• Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables to ensure timely execution

• Operational Readiness & Integration

• Support implementation and integration of new processes, systems, equipment, and workflow changes into laboratory operations

• Assist with operational readiness planning, including documentation, training coordination, and change management activities

• Ensure operational impacts and requirements are clearly communicated during project planning and execution

• Issue Tracking & Escalation

• Maintain centralized tracking of operational issues, improvement requests, risks, and action items

• Coordinate follow-up activities and ensure accountability across teams

• Escalate critical blockers or cross-functional conflicts when necessary

• Process Documentation & Communication

• Develop and maintain project documentation, status reports, meeting notes, SOP updates, and communication materials

• Create clear operational workflows, timelines, and implementation plans

• Support leadership reporting through dashboards, metrics, and progress summaries

• Continuous Improvement Support

• Identify opportunities to improve coordination, communication, and execution across operational programs

• Support Lean and operational excellence initiatives related to workflow optimization and project execution

• Contribute to post-implementation reviews and lessons learned activities

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, or related field

• 12+ years of experience in project management, operations, laboratory operations, or program support roles

• Experience working in biotechnology, diagnostics, healthcare, laboratory, or regulated operational environments preferred

• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across diverse stakeholder groups

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com, Confluence, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting NGS laboratory operations or clinical laboratory environments

• Familiarity with regulated environments including CLIA, CAP, FDA, or ISO standards

• Exposure to operational process improvement or change management initiatives

• Experience coordinating software, automation, or systems integration projects

 

The expected, full-time, annual base pay scale for this position is 146K - $194K.  Actual base pay will consider skills, experience, and location.
This role may be eligible for other forms of compensation, including an annual bonus and/or incentives, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and Company discretion. This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire; the actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications. Employees in this role are also eligible for GRAIL’s comprehensive and competitive benefits package, offered in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. This package currently includes flexible time-off or vacation; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; medical, dental, and vision coverage; and carefully selected mindfulness programs.
GRAIL is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a workplace where every individual can thrive, contribute, and grow. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, , or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Additionally, GRAIL will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at rc@grailbio.com if you require an accommodation to apply for an open position.
GRAIL maintains a drug-free workplace. We welcome job-seekers from all backgrounds to join us!