Principal Project Manager, Global Clinical Operations

Boston Scientific•Arden Hills, MN

49d•$103,700 - $197,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this Project Manager role is to lead Global Clinical Operations in partnering with BSC business divisions, functions and key stakeholders to apply project management concepts in the delivery of strategic solutions that increase value, capabilities and advance our Global Clinical mission. This Project Manager will be responsible for managing delivery, regularly providing updates and continuously seeking improvement across projects, managing all phases from inception to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
7+ years experience leading and working on projects with multiple workstreams
A minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical research
The position requires strong leadership, collaboration, project management, communication, and change management skills
Proven organizational skills and clear and concise communications
Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal & external stakeholders throughout all levels of the organization
Ability to diagnose problems which could be related to strategy, process, technology, or people and collaborate with workstreams and leadership to put in place appropriate actions/measures
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects concurrently

Nice To Haves

Experience following quality management standards within a life science and/or medical device regulatory framework
Keen interest / experience in identifying improvement opportunities, challenging status quo, driving functional excellence
Familiar working with Clinical systems: Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS)

Responsibilities

Collaborates with business leaders and/or Program owners to support the identification and prioritization of programs/projects that advance our strategic initiatives and translate business strategy into project goals/measurable objectives
Develops, manages and implements charters and project plans outlining work plans, timelines, roles, and resources for multiple tracks of work.
Directs project execution by assigning tasks, managing project resources, working with subject matter resources, tracking project schedules, mitigating risks/issues, and developing and executing contingency plans
Track and manage risks, actions, issues, decisions, and metrics for the overall project, escalate/drive risks and issues to resolution and ensure project team members are completing deliverables in alignment with the timelines
Works with functional team members to ensure that all supporting infrastructure including program guidelines, processes, training programs are developed and communicated.
Develops, manages and executes a project communication and training plan and supports the increased connectivity of the Global Clinical Operations teams by providing updates to senior management and all stakeholders of progress through frequent communications of findings at regular intervals via reports, meetings and other channels.
Consistently strives to identify opportunities to introduce efficiencies to our clinical processes and assists in the development of portfolio management practices, project related document library, best practice sharing platform and other initiatives that continue to evolve the Global Clinical Operations teams.
Supports the increased connectivity of Global Clinical Operations to the Divisions and key partners/functions
Acts as a mentor to provide project management guidance and coaching to project team members and/or to others outside of the project
May support CAPAs and integration activities for new acquisitions.
May partner with technology team to support project management of technology related projects.
In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.