Senior Project Manager – CNS, Central/Eastern Europe

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Serbia, +7 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee cross-functional project teams to successfully deliver Phase I-IV clinical trials from initiation to closure.

• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and risk management in accordance with timeline, quality, and budget goals.

• Coordinate efforts among internal teams, external partners, and subcontractors.

• Act as the primary liaison for clients and foster trusted relationships.

• Manage project resources, identify potential shortcomings, and formulate contingency plans.

• Track project financial performance and contribute to targeted revenue and budget objectives.

• Facilitate collaboration, resolve disputes, and encourage teamwork within global project teams.

• Ensure that deliverables align with contractual obligations, client expectations, clinical research standards, and SOPs.

• Drive process enhancements to improve operational efficiency and quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• A university or college degree in a life science field is preferred, or certification in a related allied health profession, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the clinical pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating clinical project management experience; alternatively, substantial healthcare supervisory experience combined with clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO sector.

• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary, cross-functional project teams.

• Experience in managing CNS clinical research projects.

• Strong grasp of project management principles, including scope, timelines, quality, resources, and cost management.

• Experience in developing and managing project budgets.

• Extensive knowledge of ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and international regulatory standards governing clinical development programs.

• Familiarity with project management software.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, and fluency in the local office language.

• A valid passport and driver's license are required.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

• Strong skills in organization, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other classes protected by applicable law.