Description
We are seeking experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with strong respiratory therapeutic expertise, ideally including asthma, COPD, ILD, severe respiratory disease, pulmonary fibrosis, or related indications.
The successful candidates will have experience leading global Phase II and III studies within a CRO or sponsor environment, and demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-country clinical trials including oversight of timelines, budgets, risks, resources, and sponsor relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing complex, multi-country clinical trials
- Overseeing timelines, budgets, risks, resources, and sponsor relationships
- Serving as primary client contact and leading cross-functional global teams
- Operating independently and managing complex stakeholder environments
- Overseeing complex respiratory endpoint vendors
Preferred experience includes:
- Overall Respiratory expertise including rare respiratory (IPF) and specialized respiratory populations
- Large global programs with accelerated timelines and high enrollment demands
- RBQM and risk-based delivery approaches
- Bid defense, proposal strategy, and client governance experience
- Previous leadership or mentoring responsibilities for PMs and junior team members
- Exposure to decentralized, digital, or innovative trial delivery models
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- Strong sponsor-facing presence
- Strategic problem-solving and proactive risk management
- Ability to lead through complexity and change
- Commercial awareness and growth mindset
- Collaborative leadership style aligned with our "PM as CEO" operating philosophy
Qualifications include:
- University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements
Preferred qualifications include:
- Master’s or other advanced degree
- PMP certification