Senior Project Manager

📋 Description

• Act as the primary liaison and escalation contact for the client.

• Oversee and coordinate all functional services, including external vendors, adhering to established timelines and budgets.

• Manage the study budget, ensuring the project stays within scope and promptly identifying and addressing any out-of-scope activities. Drive the change order to completion and execution with necessary support.

• Foster integrated collaboration with clinical operations during delivery and participate in clinical activities as appropriate. For projects with limited scope (e.g., few sites), the Senior Project Manager may take on all clinical responsibilities.

• Ensure the financial viability of assigned studies, which includes monitoring project profitability, billable hours, and ensuring timely, accurate billing and forecasting to meet business objectives.

• Create comprehensive project plans that encompass timelines and proactive risk management and mitigation strategies to ensure consistent and high-quality trial execution.

• Guarantee quality management for assigned projects, which includes eTMF inspection readiness, implementation of quality notification incident forms, and corrective and preventative action plans to address quality issues.

• Maintain integrated collaboration with all functional operations during program delivery and review other study documentation as necessary.

• Establish tracking metrics to monitor trial and team progress towards project objectives.

• Prepare project status updates and report progress to clients and senior management, including key performance indicators, while presenting solutions and opportunities as they arise.

• Lead both internal and client meetings, setting clear expectations for the project team.

• Communicate effectively with clients and Precision management regarding protocol/study issues, including deviations, and implement necessary corrective actions.

• Capable of delivering formal presentations to diverse audiences, including colleagues, investigative staff, and clients, with proficiency during Bid Defenses.

• Ensure the implementation of study-specific training in collaboration with functional areas, and maintain compliance for the duration of the project.

• Assist in business development and marketing efforts as needed, including travel to Bid Defense meetings when required.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• Stay compliant with organizational training, time-reporting, and other administrative responsibilities as required.

• Provide ongoing feedback to functional team members, including conducting annual performance reviews.

⛳️ Requirements

• North America: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a science or health-related field. An advanced degree is preferred.

• EU: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a science or health-related field. An advanced degree is preferred.

• At least 7 years of clinical research experience or demonstrated competencies for this role, including a minimum of 4 years of direct project management experience.

• Experience in managing complex, global trials.

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

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, eTMF, EDC, and CTMS.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction in a team environment.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service-oriented approach.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive work environment.