Senior Project Manager

Fortrea • Montreal, QC

8d • Remote

About The Position

Primary client contact for assigned clinical studies or programs, working independently with generally complex strategy, multiple vendors, sub-CROs. May have other Project Managers working in a matrix environment with program level oversight. With a primary focus on operational delivery, develops strategies to manage risk and control and improve operational execution. Utilize staff to maximize contribution and organizational effectiveness. Mentor junior staff to ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations. Success in the role involves leveraging experience to drive solutions, developing and maintaining repeat clients and expanding client portfolios.

Requirements

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical development spectrum and ICH GCP
• Expert level organizational and time management skills
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project related issues
• Effective presentation skills for staff at all levels, including internal leadership and external partners
• Actively participates in organizational initiatives
• University/college degree (life science preferred)
• Minimum of nine (9) years relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO including at least four (4) years of full project management responsibility
• In lieu of above experience requirement, a combination of other relevant and equivalent experience may be considered

Nice To Haves

• PMP or certified in clinical research

Responsibilities

• Leads the project team to facilitate the successful design, implementation, tracking and maintenance of all project plans, adhering to professional standards and SOPs, according to contracted timelines and budget.
• Accountable for TMFs including TMF Index & Plan, audit readiness and delivery of the TMF per agreed upon timelines, when contracted by client.
• Proactively lead quality control and risk assurance activities to meet regulatory, internal and client requirements.
• Fosters positive client experiences through effective communication and collaboration.
• May serve as a primary contact for a strategic client relationship. Develops and manages strategic relationship level metrics. Initiates process improvement to address variance.
• Designs delivery strategy for large scale bid defense and performs other business development activities.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships and acquiring new business.
• Mentors junior staff.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior