Senior Project Manager - Oncology / Hematology (Phase III)

Senior Project Manager - Oncology / Hematology (Phase III)

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

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Why Syneos Health

• We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
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• We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

Senior Project Manager - Oncology / Hematology (Phase III)

Are you a seasoned CRO project leader passionate about advancing oncology and hematology research ? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your leadership directly impacts patient outcomes? Join our team as a Senior Project Manager and take ownership of complex Phase III trials , driving projects from proposal through delivery and shaping the future of cancer care.

About the Role :

As a Senior Project Manager, you will take a lead role in advancing Phase III Oncology and Hematology clinical trials, managing complex, global initiatives. You'll lead and inspire cross-functional teams, mentor emerging project managers, and act as the primary strategic partner for our clients, ensuring every milestone is delivered on time, on budget, and with exceptional quality. This role offers the opportunity to drive high-impact research that directly contributes to innovative cancer therapies and improved patient outcomes worldwide.

What You'll Do :

Project Leadership & Delivery

Drive the operational and financial success of Phase III clinical trials.

Lead cross-functional teams across Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and QA.

Act as the primary liaison with clients, ensuring smooth project launch, conduct, and closeout.

Oversee project deliverables, timelines, and budgets while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

Mentor junior project managers and project support staff, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Financial & Operational Accountability

Own project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.

Ensure alignment and accountability across all vendors and study partners.

Implement contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.

Reporting & Communication

Maintain and evaluate project progress using advanced tracking tools.

Prepare and present project materials for internal and external stakeholders.

Support inspection readiness and Trial Master File compliance.

Business Development

Participate in bid defense meetings as the potential project lead.

Build strong client relationships to generate new opportunities.

Stay up-to-date on oncology / hematology trends and the evolving drug development landscape.

Management & Mentorship

Train and mentor new project managers and clinical staff.

Facilitate team communication, collaboration, and professional development.

Who You Are :

Experienced Global Project Leader ( NA, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC) with strong Phase III CRO project management experience and a proven track record of delivering clinical trials successfully.

Oncology and Hematology expertise , with direct experience leading complex Phase III trials.

Cross-functional team leadership , overseeing such teams as Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality Assurance.

Financially savvy, skilled in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, including creation, forecasting, and negotiation of out-of-scope work.

Vendor management expertise , ensuring alignment, quality, and accountability across all study partners.

Deep regulatory knowledge, with expertise in GCP / ICH guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Educational foundation : Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related field.

Tech-forward, comfortable leveraging digital tools and emerging technologies to optimize project delivery.

Strategic, results-driven leader with exceptional communication skills, able to navigate complex, dynamic environments while inspiring teams to achieve excellence.

Why You'll Love Working Here :

Join a highly collaborative, innovative, and performance-driven team.

Opportunities to mentor and be mentored, helping you grow professionally while developing others.

Work on impactful global oncology and hematology trials, shaping the future of patient care.

Thrive in an environment where innovation, growth, and professional development are actively encouraged.

If you are ready to lead high-impact Phase III oncology and hematology clinical trials, drive innovation, and make a real difference in patient outcomes, we want to hear from you!

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions / bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range :

The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Get to know Syneos Health

Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

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Additional Information

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and / or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills / experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.