Senior Project Manager

Role Description

At times working under the direction of a Project Director, the Senior Project Manager oversees and manages domestic, regional and/or global projects. Responsibilities typically include:

• Developing and managing project teams, communications, risk, scope, schedule, cost, quality, and stakeholders.
• Ensuring variance from plan is proactively and effectively mitigated and client expectations are met.
• Having a working knowledge of drug development and clinical trial execution.
• Compiling and driving documentation for the project, ensuring the accuracy and quality of regulatory data.
• May have line management and/or business development responsibilities.

Qualifications

• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession (i.e., nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO, including at least two (2) years of full project management responsibility.
• Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and Power Point).
• Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions independently.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system.
• Financial awareness and ability to actively utilize financial tracking systems.
• Good knowledge of project management processes.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior project team members.
• Ability to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to present to staff at all levels.

Benefits

• Standard Office Environment or remote based work required.
• Weekend and off-hour work as required.

Travel Requirements

• Local, Domestic, Regional, Global.
• Expected travel requirements of the position on an annual basis:
• % of time: up to 30%.
• % of the above that requires overnight stay: up to 30%.
• Travel is primarily to where: domestic and international travel.