Senior Project Manager, Clinical Trials

Cogstate

106d • $125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

At Cogstate, we’re advancing the science of brain health - making it faster, easier, and more accurate to assess cognition across clinical trials, healthcare settings, and everyday life. Our digital cognitive assessments are trusted by researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical partners around the world, helping to drive breakthroughs in neuroscience and improve outcomes for people living with neurological conditions. Founded on decades of cognitive science and backed by rigorous validation, Cogstate’s assessments are used in more than 150 countries and over 2,000 clinical trials. Our global team of experts - spanning psychology, data science, operations, and technology - works together to solve complex challenges in brain health assessment, always with a patient-first mindset. Whether we’re supporting a multinational Alzheimer’s trial or developing tools to bring cognitive testing into routine care, our work is meaningful, collaborative, and constantly evolving. At Cogstate, we’re not just imagining the future of brain health - we’re building it. That’s why we’re seeking a Senior Project Manager accountable for managing multiple Cogstate projects overseeing the delivery of Cogstate Services. The Senior Project Manager will have experience with the pharmaceutical development process, a special aptitude and interest in scientific and technical information, an ability to motivate and mentor project and portfolio teams, and be a highly driven individual who demonstrates initiative and delivers against tight timelines in an agile environment. The Senior Project Manager will have demonstrated experience managing a full workload of clinical projects and/or internal development projects, and a growing awareness of information technology concepts and terminology and experience with direct and indirect people management. In addition, the Senior Project Manager will have confidence and composure in handling stressful situations, problem solving and communicating calmly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, particularly in areas of disagreement. This role will require extensive communication and interactions across multiple time zones with staff, Sponsors and clinical sites in countries all over the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business or a technical discipline.
• Master’s preferred but not mandatory.
• PMP Certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Previous CRO experience preferable.
• 7+ Years Project Management experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or CRO environment.
• Supervisory/mentoring experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Relationship Management Experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and execute tasks in line with company SOPs and agreed regulatory standards.
• Manage client relationships as main POC for individual studies and some sponsor portfolios.
• Independently lead Cogstate’s complex global clinical trials projects.
• Manage Clinical Trials projects in Start-Up, Conduct or Close-Out phases.
• Proactively manage risks with confidence, demonstrating strong leadership.
• Attend Investigator Meetings and ensure Cogstate is well represented.
• Work in an Agile environment with a given Portfolio Team.
• Oversight of resourcing and financials across a Portfolio of Projects.
• Generate invoices for assigned projects in alignment with expected timelines.
• Actively maintain the change order process.
• Oversee internal projects focused on developing processes for implementing new technologies.
• Develop operational deployment plans for new systems, including training.
• Work closely with Business Development and project team managing relationship and supporting proposals.
• Analyze reports for project hours and budget utilization.
• Forecast invoicing based on expected timeline and progress of the study.
• Ensure accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders on service delivery and progress.
• Demonstrate high performance in mentoring other project management team members.
• Develop/contribute to playbooks for new Sponsors/Partners/systems.
• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections.
• Support metrics reporting to sponsors.

Benefits

• Remote Work Practices: Cogstate is a virtual first company.
• Generous Paid Time-off: 20 days of vacation leave, 10 days of personal leave and 10 paid public holidays.
• 401(k) Matching: Cogstate matches up to 3% of your yearly salary.
• Competitive Salary: Competitive base salaries plus additional earning opportunities.
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health & dental insurance options.
• Short-Term & Long Term Disability Life Insurance: 100% employer sponsored.
• Pre-Tax Benefits: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Robust learning program from mentorships to assistance with programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees