Project Manager – Rare Disease

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Lead diverse project teams and coordinate with both internal and external partners, including subcontractors, to successfully deliver assigned clinical trials.

• Take ownership of project plans from initiation through to completion.

• Ensure that deliverables align with agreed timelines, quality benchmarks, budgets, and client expectations.

• Manage project resources alongside functional leaders, identifying requirements and crafting contingency plans.

• Oversee the financial performance of assigned projects and strive towards established financial objectives.

• Anticipate potential project risks and complex challenges.

• Formulate contingency and recovery strategies and implement solutions effectively.

• Foster relationships with client project teams and serve as a primary point of contact.

• Support client satisfaction and uphold operational excellence.

• Encourage teamwork within a matrix environment, resolve conflicts, and maintain open communication.

• Ensure team members receive training and adhere to study protocols, relevant SOPs, GCP, and local regulations.

• Drive enhancements to improve project efficiency and quality.

• Collaborate with global teams across various time zones.

• Travel approximately 10% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university or college degree, ideally in life sciences; certification in a related allied health field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of five years of experience in the clinical pharmaceutical industry, showcasing proven competency in clinical project management.

• Alternatively, more than five years of supervisory experience in a healthcare environment along with four years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO sectors may be considered.

• Demonstrated relevant clinical development experience and skills may also be taken into account.

• Comprehensive understanding of clinical project management processes.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities and resources.

• In-depth knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP, including international regulatory requirements governing clinical development programs.

• Broad understanding of the drug development process and client needs.

• Strong problem-solving, planning, organizational, and computer skills.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to motivate matrix teams, work autonomously, tackle challenges, and negotiate professionally with clients.

• A valid current passport and driver's license.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays.

• Proficiency in both written and verbal English and French.

🏝️ Benefits

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Opportunities for growth and career development.

• Chance to learn and advance in your career.

• Remote work arrangements available.

• Opportunity to contribute to transformative clinical research.

• Collaboration with a global team.