Senior Project Manager (Clinical Trials)

Precision For Medicine, Inc.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead full service clinical trials, especially in oncology. This involves overseeing project delivery, managing budgets and timelines, and liaising with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management within a CRO, with strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work within a dynamic team environment. This role allows you to impact global health and work on innovative compounds.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years industry experience in a clinical trial setting.
• At least 4 years PM experience in a Clinical Research Organisation.
• Previous oncology project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical projects in accordance with study budgets and scope.
• Serve as primary contact for clients to ensure excellent service.
• Prepare project status updates and manage performance metrics.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication (English)

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

PowerPoint

CTMS

eTMF

EDC

IXRS

Job description

Are you an experienced full service Project Manager in the field of clinical trials who’s engaged in addressing the challenges facing the research and development of novel compounds in Oncology. Are you passionate about impacting the health and lives of patients around the world? Do you take a consultative approach to trial management, proving to be a valuable partner in trial operational delivery?

Precision for Medicine (CRO) are looking to hire a (Senior) Project Manager ideally with experience in Oncology who have managed full service clinical trials within a CRO setting to join our global team.

In this pivotal role you will have full service oversight for clinical projects across global/regional (ph I-IV) trials, within Oncology (or Rare Diseases or CNS). Accountable for clinical project delivery, oversight of all functional departments, and ensuring agreed timelines, scope, cost and quality.

Involved in all study stages, including proposal strategy, development, costing, and bid defence, and seeing studies through the full cycle to completion, managing the client relationship, project team and budget and timelines throughout.

You will work in a cross-functional team with both internal and external stakeholders, driving quality and coordinating the study team.

We offer an amazing high-energy, dedicated, collaborative team members who enjoy a challenge, thrive in the details and flourish in dynamic environments. If you are no stranger to taking charge and seek positive teamwork to deliver extraordinary work, we have an opportunity for you.

How we will keep you busy and support your growth

• You will independently lead clinical projects in accordance with the study budget and scope of work. You will use your strong interpersonal and organizational skills to set and achieve objectives in the execution of the projects; both contracted objectives and financial objectives. You may be called upon to run international trials as well.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact liaison with the client to provide excellent customer service, including participation in proposal activities and client presentations
• Liaise with Project Team and senior management of both Precision and sponsors, including C level
• Handle and lead all aspects of a clinical research trial or trials
• Total project management for all functional areas including data management, safety, clinical, medical monitoring and biostatistics, etc.
• Prepare project status updates for clients and management; identifying key deliverables and performance metrics of success and escalation.
• Serve as an active member of the Project Team with the goal to contribute towards efficient management and execution of trials
• Prepare and reviews protocols and other study documentation such as project plans, inform consents, site contracts and budgets

Requirements

• Degree or similar related life science qualification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a full service/global Project Management role working in the CRO industry is essential.
• 5 to 7 years industry experience and at least 4 years full service Project Management experience in a clinical trial setting working for a Clinical Research Organisation.
• Experience managing studies within Oncology
• Working understanding of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process
• Ability to drive and availability for domestic and international travel including overnight stays
• Be able to communicate effectively in the English language both written and spoken
• Strong presentation skills
• Proven computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, PowerPoint) and software experience (CTMS, eTMF, EDC, IXRS)
• Proven ability to develop positive working relationships with individual and teams internally and externally
• Demonstrated core understanding of medical terminology and clinical trial activities as it relates to the execution of a clinical development plan

Precision for Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.