Senior Project Manager, Ophthalmology

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

📋 Description

• Act as the main point of contact between the sponsor and the organization at the project level.

• Ensure adherence to internal and external escalation processes.

• Specify roles and communication channels for secondary project leads when necessary.

• Take ownership of comprehensive cross-functional project delivery regarding time, budget, and quality.

• Exhibit financial stewardship, including understanding contracts, aligning resources, managing out-of-scope activities, negotiating change orders, and executing timelines.

• Establish, convey, and manage customer expectations effectively.

• Propel project-level risk identification and issue resolution through RBQM/RESOLVE.

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, SOPs, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and project-specific guidelines.

• Mentor team members to enhance their skills and performance.

• Develop or contribute to initiatives aimed at process improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience leading global Ophthalmology studies.

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, supported by relevant academic or vocational credentials.

• Previous experience totaling at least 8 years.

• Proficiency in technical and systems tools, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CTMS, Preclarus, and Clarity.

• Capability to delegate tasks and prioritize workload and resources in a dynamic environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, along with effective presentation abilities.

• A proactive, solutions-focused, and adaptable mindset.

• Comprehensive knowledge of therapeutic areas and clinical development guidelines and directives.

• Advanced understanding of cross-functional project management principles related to time, quality, and cost.

• Ability to lead, inspire, and coordinate cross-functional project teams.

• Excellent customer service aptitude.

• Good judgment, decision-making, critical thinking, and analytical strategic thinking capabilities.

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with cross-cultural awareness.

• Solid financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and resources effectively.

• Capability to work independently with minimal oversight.

• Willingness and ability to operate in office, laboratory, and/or clinical settings.

• Ability to comply with personal protective equipment requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

• Experience in a global team environment.

• Personal protective equipment provided/required as applicable.