Description
As a Senior Project Manager at Fortrea, you will oversee and manage domestic, regional, and global projects, ensuring that client expectations are met and variances from plan are proactively mitigated.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operational delivery and accountability for project delivery regarding time, scope, cost, and quality
- Serving as key client contact for assigned projects and establishing working relationships with client project teams
- Leading core project teams and facilitating effective cross-functional teamwork among project team members
- Identifying and resolving conflicts as needed
- Managing project delivery strategy, costing assumptions, and budget for assigned projects
- Proactively leading quality control and risk assurance activities to ensure project deliverables meet regulatory, Fortrea, and client requirements
- Creating and managing variance to required project plans and implementing and monitoring progress against project plans
- Aiding in the development and maintenance of key project performance indicators for client-specified metrics
- Defining and managing project resource needs and establishing succession plans for key resources
- Preparing and delivering presentations for new business as required
- Performing other duties as assigned by management
You will also be responsible for line management and talent development, including training and mentoring project managers, assessing project management competencies, and providing line management and technical support to assigned project leaders.
Requirements:
- University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession
- Minimum of seven years of relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO, including at least two years of full project management responsibility
- Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP, including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs
- Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint)
- Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's or other advanced degree
- PMP certification