Senior Project Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee projects in alignment with company policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), regulatory standards, and financial as well as contractual commitments.

• Strategically plan and actively manage cross-functional study teams, including Site Management, Data Management, Statistics, Medical Writing, Regulatory, and Safety.

• Ensure that milestones are met and that studies are conducted within budget, on time, and to the quality standards required.

• Identify key project tasks and challenges, and propose actions to accelerate project goals.

• Act as a senior governance contact for the escalation of issues.

• Deliver projects punctually, within the defined scope, budget, and applicable quality benchmarks.

• Manage strategic aspects of projects while identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.

• Supervise and mentor Project Managers as needed.

• Engage with clients to manage relationships, ascertain needs, and assess business solutions.

• Create and sustain project plans and timelines, while monitoring progress.

• Ensure that study team members receive training on project-specific systems and procedures.

• Formulate, execute, and uphold effective business practices.

• Assess and evaluate project performance.

• Oversee budgets, profitability, and timely invoicing.

• Analyze profitability, revenue, margins, and utilization in collaboration with Finance & Accounting.

• Manage project resource distribution in conjunction with line managers.

• Facilitate both internal and external communications, escalating issues to management as necessary.

• Maintain relationships with third-party partners and vendors.

• Oversee high-level organizational deliverables.

• Take part in capability presentations and bid defense sessions.

• Enhance customer satisfaction and strengthen client relationships.

• Support Business Development initiatives, proposals, and final reviews.

• Contribute to the development of procedures, guidelines, SOPs, metrics, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Assist in the selection of Project Managers and provide feedback on team performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a life science field, or a diploma in Nursing.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a Project Manager in global oncology studies.

• Comprehensive understanding of clinical research regulations that govern the conduct of clinical trials and applicable quality standards.

• Expertise in Early Phase (I and II) trials.

• Thorough knowledge of project planning and performance metrics.

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

• Experience in attending or leading bid defense meetings.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English.

• Strong organizational abilities with a demonstrated capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Proficient internal and external negotiation skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Must be home-based in Spain.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Comprehensive benefits.

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities.