Description
Manage and support operational elements and execution of studies and/or programs to ensure delivery, time and quality, resulting in strong financial performance and customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions:
- Participate in bid defense preparations and lead bid defense presentations
- Develop and support preparation of integrated study management plans
- Strategically develop and execute clinical studies in line with agreed-upon contracts
- Serve as primary project oversight and contact with customers
- Set objectives for core project team and assess performance
- Collaborate with functional groups to support milestone achievement
- Monitor progress and prepare project information for stakeholders
- Supervise problem-solving and resolution efforts
- Coach and mentor junior team members
- Achieve project quality by identifying and managing quality risks
- Ensure financial success of the project
- Forecast and identify opportunities to accelerate activities
- Identify changes in scope and manage change control process
- Identify and communicate lessons learned and best practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field
- Advanced knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of related job areas
- 10 years of clinical research experience, including 6 years of project management experience
- Knowledge of clinical trials and regulatory requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Leadership and organizational skills
- Good software and computer skills, including MS Office applications