Senior Project Leader

The EMMES Corporation • Rockville, MD

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About The Position

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a scientific discipline, with at least 11 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO.
• Master’s degree with at least 9 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO.
• PhD with at least 6 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the principles of clinical trial management and operations with at least 5 years of management experience in a research environment.
• Prior CRO/clinical trial management of late-stage clinical trials preferred.
• Demonstrable track record of success delivering complex/high-priority clinical trials within the agreed time, quality, and cost.
• Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills, combined with sound business judgment.
• Ability to work proactively and effectively, with creative problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Highly motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong cross-functional project management and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in therapeutic research areas that will align with Emmes’ expertise, including substance use and mental health is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for technical, scientific, fiscal, and overseeing of research projects working with staff from other verticals at Emmes responsible for research support activities.
• Proactively assesses client expectations and addresses client’s needs for ongoing studies/support and engages with clients for new opportunities.
• Reviews, provides input on, and approves project and study documents and processes, as needed.
• Represents the project or company at client meetings and scientific conferences.
• Utilizes broad understanding of therapeutic, clinical trial design, and/or process expertise to influence and execute project decisions.
• Defines solutions with input from team members that will be implemented to meet client’s needs that address contractual aspects of projects.
• Defines solutions with input from team members that will be implemented to mitigate risk and communicate risks and contingencies with clients.
• Approves initial budgets and statement of work documents and subsequent modifications before distribution to clients.
• Liaises with corporate services and leaders from other Emmes verticals and departments to ensure staff resources are adequate within the project team.
• Participates in project review meetings with TRU Directors and/or TRU Oversight, and Commercial and Service Project Oversight.
• Uses established key performance metrics to assure successful delivery of the project that meet client requirements.
• Supervises, mentors, and supports lower level project leaders to ensure they are properly trained and have growth opportunities.
• Mentors project staff from other verticals pursuing a Project Leader role within the Therapeutic and Research Units.
• Participates in relevant corporate meetings and provides information learned and best practices to project team.
• Provides support to the Chief Business Officer as a subject matter expert in a therapeutic or research area.
• Contributes to the development of operational strategy, budget, and proposal content for new business opportunities.

Benefits

• Flexible Approved Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Work From Home Anywhere in the US
• Maternal/Paternal Leave
• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees