Senior Project Manager
(Clinical Trials)
Position: Full Time
Location: Newtown, PA (in-house)
Responsible for the overall relationship management of client accounts, ensuring that the company is able to deliver quality projects and services on time and within budget through the effective management of company resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as the primary point of contact with the Sponsor for assigned projects to ensure appropriate communication channels are maintained and reporting schedules are adhered to
Coordinates and manages clinical trials from start-up to closeout
Liaises with internal departments to ensure adequate resources are available
Manages study objectives and budgets of assigned projects
Requests and manages project change orders on an as-needed basis
Assists in the development and review of sponsor cost estimates and proposals
Attends bid defenses, investigator meetings, and other client meetings as needed
Tracks and maintains project management system
Evaluates the probability and impact of risks, develops plans for minimizing impact on project objectives and implements improvement processes for assigned projects
Participates in departmental policy/procedure development and modification
Oversees invoicing authorization of work completed for the client
Oversees and coordinates all project timelines and deliverables for each assigned project
Assures compliance with Company’s standard operating procedures and work practices
Manages third party vendors when requested
Works with Business Development Team to ensure customer satisfaction and effective scope of work as required for project life cycle
Represents the company at meetings and on conference calls with prospective clients
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 5+ years of experience in the CRO (preferred) or pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Familiar with the clinical development of both pharmaceuticals/biologics and devices
Experience in a project management role with US and global, single or multi-center pharmaceutical and device studies
Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organization, communication, and management skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
Knowledgeable in GCP, ethics and CFR 21 Part 11 compliance in clinical trials
Experience in computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Minimal travel required (approximately 20%)
Bending and lifting up to 20 pounds