Senior Project Manager - Oncology (U.S., Canada)

Worldwide Clinical Trials•Carolina, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

Worldwide Clinical Trials is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead complex Phase I–IV clinical trials from start-up through close-out. The role is accountable for coordinating the people, plans, and resources needed to deliver local, regional, or global studies, with oversight of clinical project operations, finances, and delivery. The Senior Project Manager partners with cross-functional teams to address challenges, manage risk, and meet client expectations for time, quality, and cost. As a key client contact, the role builds relationships with client teams and vendors and supports multidisciplinary teams in performing effectively. This is a remote role open to candidates based in the United States, with collaboration across global teams and time zones. Travel of 10% is required, including domestic and international travel and overnight stays. The annual salary range for the United States is $128,500 to $254,500. Final compensation depends on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. A competitive benefits package is offered depending on location. Worldwide Clinical Trials describes itself as a global CRO with more than 4,000 professionals and is committed to inclusive and equitable employment practices.

Requirements

A university or college degree, preferably in life sciences; certification in a related allied health profession such as nursing, medical technology, or laboratory technology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 7 years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience, including demonstrated clinical project management skills and competencies; alternatively, more than 5 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting and 6 years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries.
Demonstrated success managing or leading multidisciplinary project teams, thorough knowledge of project management processes, and experience using project management software.
Strong financial acumen, including understanding how to develop and manage project budgets, as well as effective negotiation and commercial skills.
Thorough knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP, including international regulatory requirements for clinical development programs, and broad knowledge of the drug development process.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, prioritization, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively across cultures.
Proficiency in written and verbal English, as well as fluency in the local office language.
Availability for domestic and international travel, including overnight stays; a valid current passport and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Lead core and extended cross-functional project teams, coordinating internal partners, clients, vendors, and subcontractors across assigned clinical trials.
Manage Phase I–IV clinical trials from start-up through close-out, maintaining accountability for scope, timelines, quality, cost, and delivery.
Develop and maintain project plans, resource strategies, and contingency plans for successful study execution.
Manage project budgets and work toward established financial targets.
Partner with functional leads to evaluate complex project issues, interpret information, make business decisions, and implement solutions.
Serve as a key project contact for clients, maintain clear communication, and help ensure client expectations are met.
Resolve project and team challenges using communication, negotiation, prioritization, and conflict-management skills.
Improve the efficiency and quality of project delivery while ensuring teams follow established clinical research standards and SOPs.