Senior Project Manager

Precision for Medicine
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing global clinical trials and a background in pharmaceutical research.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 7+ years in clinical research and 4+ years in project management leading global trials
    — “Minimum of 7 years of clinical research experience or proven competencies for this position and a minimum of 4 years of direct project management experience”
  • Individuals with a strong grasp of pharmaceutical research and experience managing cross-functional teams
    — “In depth proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research required”
  • Candidates who are comfortable with high-travel expectations and managing external vendors
    — “Ability to travel domestically and internationally including overnight stays”

Things to consider

  • The role assumes a high degree of autonomy and responsibility in project execution
    — “Serve as primary point-of-contact and primary escalation point to the client”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing global trials and cross-functional collaboration in your resume
    — “Experience in managing complex and global trials”
  • Emphasize your ability to drive project completion independently and handle budget oversight
    — “Manage the study budget, ensuring project remains within scope and that any out of scope activities are identified early and handled as appropriate”
  • Showcase your skills in preparing formal presentations and client communication
    — “Ability to conduct formal presentations to a wide variety of audiences including colleagues, investigative staff, and clients including Bid Defenses with proficiency”
  • Demonstrate your experience with project management software and EDC/CTMS systems
    — “Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Microsoft Project, eTMF, EDC and CTMS”
  • Include examples of strategic planning and risk mitigation in your interview responses
    — “Develop robust and comprehensive project plans, including timelines and proactive risk management and mitigation”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Successfully managed clinical study projects
  • Ensured project objectives were met
Typical background
Experience in clinical researchBackground in project management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementClinical ResearchBudget ManagementRisk ManagementQuality Management

Preferred

Bid Defense PresentationsBusiness Development

Stack & domain

Project ManagementClinical ResearchBudget ManagementQuality ManagementTeam CollaborationLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingClinical StudiesProject CoordinationFinancial Management

About the role

Original posting from Precision for Medicine via Greenhouse

The Senior Project Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and delivers activities for designated clinical study projects to ensure that project objectives of quality, scope, cost, and time are accomplished.  

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:   

Serve as primary point-of-contact and primary escalation point to the client    

Coordinate and oversees all functional services including external vendors to the established timeline and budget  

Manage the study budget, ensuring project remains within scope and that any out of scope activities are identified early and handled as appropriate. Independently drive the CO to completion and execution with support as needed. 

Maintain integrated collaboration with clinical operations in the delivery and participates in clinical activities as appropriate. For projects of very limited scope (i.e. number of sites), Sr. PM may assume all clinical activities  

Manage the financial health of assigned studies, including oversight of the project profitability, billable project hours, and compliance with on time, accurate billing and forecasting to support business objectives. 

Develop robust and comprehensive project plans, including timelines and proactive risk management and mitigation, to guide all parameters of trial execution with consistency and quality 

Ensure Quality management for assigned projects, including eTMF Inspection readiness, implementation of quality notification incident forms and / or corrective and preventative action plans to address any quality findings.  

Maintain integrated collaboration with all functional operations in the delivery of the program and review as necessary of other study documentation 

Establish tracking metrics to monitor trial and team progress towards project goals  

Prepare project status updates and report on progress to clients and senior management, including reporting on key performance indicators, offering solutions and opportunities as they arise  

Leads both internal and client meetings and set expectations for the project team  

Communicate effectively with client and Precision management to relay protocol/study issues including any deviations and implements necessary actions in response to those issues 

Ability to conduct formal presentations to a wide variety of audiences including colleagues, investigative staff, and clients including Bid Defenses with proficiency 

Ensure study specific training is implemented in collaboration with functional areas and ensure study specific training compliance for the duration of the project  

Support business development and marketing activities as appropriate, including travel to Bid Defense meetings as required 

Perform other duties as assigned by management  

Remain compliant with organizational training, time-reporting and any other administrative duties as required 

Provides on-going feedback, for functional team members including annual performance reviews  

Qualifications:  

Minimum Required:  

North America: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field. Advanced degree preferred 

EU: Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field. Advanced degree preferred 

Minimum of 7 years of clinical research experience or proven competencies for this position and a minimum of 4 years of direct project management experience  

Experience in managing complex and global trials 

Ability to travel domestically and internationally including overnight stays  

Other Required:  

Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Microsoft Project, eTMF, EDC and CTMS  

Proven communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others in a team setting  

Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service demeanor  

Competencies:  

Demonstrates knowledge of ICH-GCP, relevant Precision SOPs, as well as the ability to implement such items 

Direct work experience in a global, cross-functional project management environment 

Good understanding of cross-functional management  

Good understanding of project planning, risk management and change management with an awareness of appropriate escalation 

Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management and change management  

High level of integrity and must inspire and demand the highest standards from a professional and ethical perspective  

Ability to lead and inspire excellence within a study team  

Ability to create an environment where study team members have a sense of ownership that will lead to increases in productivity and efficiency  

Results oriented, accountable, motivated and flexible  

Proven time management, negotiation, critical thinking, decision making, analytical and interpersonal skills  

Proven presentation, verbal and written communications skills  

Good understanding of project management software   

In depth proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research required  

Preferred: experience with oncology & cell and/or gene therapy

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Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.Reasonable estimate of the current range$147,300—$220,900 USD

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Source: Precision for Medicine careers (Greenhouse)

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