Senior Clinical Project Manager – Oncology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage oncology clinical research projects at domestic, regional, and/or global levels.

• Develop and lead project teams while managing communications, risks, scope, schedules, costs, quality, and stakeholder relations.

• Proactively mitigate project variances and ensure client expectations are fulfilled.

• Act as the primary client liaison and build relationships with client project teams.

• Lead core project teams and promote cross-functional collaboration among both internal and external stakeholders.

• Appropriately escalate project issues to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

• Deliver projects within the agreed-upon scope, schedule, cost, and quality parameters.

• Manage both internal and external change control procedures.

• Oversee quality control and risk assurance activities.

• Create, monitor, and adjust project plans in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure that all assigned staff comply with professional standards and SOPs.

• Develop and sustain project performance indicators and client metrics.

• Determine project resource requirements and succession strategies.

• Prepare and present new business pitches.

• Train and mentor Project Management Academy Project Coordinators and project team members.

• Support line management with onboarding, professional development, retention efforts, performance evaluations, and succession planning.

• Evaluate project management competencies and formulate developmental plans.

• Provide technical assistance to designated project leaders.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be located in the United States or Canada.

• A university/college degree (preferably in life sciences) or certification in a related allied health field from a recognized institution.

• Relevant and equivalent experience may be accepted in place of formal educational qualifications.

• A minimum of seven (7) years of pertinent clinical research experience within a pharmaceutical company or Contract Research Organization (CRO).

• At least two (2) years of comprehensive project management responsibility.

• Experience in oncology is required.

• Proficient understanding of ICH Guidelines and GCP, including international regulatory requirements for clinical development programs.

• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint.

• Experience in managing projects within a matrix and virtual environment.

• Exceptional communication, planning, and organizational skills.

• Capability to lead by example and motivate team members to find solutions independently.

• Competence in managing multiple competing priorities and effectively utilizing resources.

• Ability to foster effective teamwork and inspire staff within a matrix structure.

• Financial acumen and proficiency in financial tracking systems.

• Solid knowledge of project management processes.

• Ability to work autonomously and mentor junior project team members.

• Proficient in negotiating and liaising with clients in a professional manner.

• Capable of presenting information to staff at various levels.

• Preferred: Master’s degree or other advanced qualifications.

• Preferred: PMP certification.

• Preferred: Experience in the biotech industry.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Chinese/Mandarin.

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and operate a vehicle safely.

• Capability to perform repetitive hand motions and engage in occasional crouching, stooping, bending, and twisting.

• Ability to access and utilize both in-house and commercial computer software.

• Ability to lift and carry 15–20 lbs.

• Regular and consistent attendance is required; varied hours may be necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available for regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) insurance.

• 401(K) retirement plan.

• Paid time off (PTO) through a flexible plan.

• Employee recognition awards.

• Multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).