Special Projects Officer

Requisition Number: 4532

Position Title: Special Projects Manager

External Description:

Who we are 

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.  

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of almost 2,500 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.  

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.   

SUMMARY: The Special Projects Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for the overall coordination and management of 10-30 projects / strategic initiatives from start up through close out activities within Early Phase or across the global Worldwide organization.  

• Serves as a liaison with executive leadership and departments heads on strategic initiatives and areas of improvement to ensure that organizational goals are met
• Ensure successful design, implementation, tracking and revision of project plans
• Directs/ coordinates all technical, financial and/or operational aspects of the projects to ensure project deliverables meet stakeholder time/quality/cost expectations
• Works with key stakeholders to identify and evaluate issues on the project, interpret data on complex issues, make good business decisions and ensure solutions are implemented.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Lean Six Sigma principles and Project Management Professional
• Sound knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (time, quality, cost)
• Organizational skills and proficiency at multi-tasking with good attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and coordinate teams and coach/mentor team members as appropriate
• The ability to delegate effectively and prioritize own and workload of project team members

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; PMP, Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt preferred.  MBA preferred.
• At least eight years of related experience required, with high-level management experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of project management processes
• Can demonstrate experience of successfully managing and/or leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience using project management software
• Available for occasional domestic and international travel, including overnight stays
• Broad knowledge of drug development process and client needs, CRO experience a significant plus

Why Worldwide  

At Worldwide, we balance fun with the serious business of changing lives. We have a values-driven culture that is built from the ground up. We empower our team members to treat every clinical trial like a patient’s life depends on it – because it does. Our leaders are in the trenches with you - committed to advancing science and moving mountains for our customers.   

Interested in hearing more about Worldwide or our roles? Check out our careers page at www.worldwide.com/careers! 

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Company Profile:

We’re a global, mid-size CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents — because the path to a cure for the world’s most persist diseases is not paved by those who play it safe, but by those who take pioneering, creative approaches, and implement them with quality and excellence. We are experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs, in the best possible way.

Location_formattedLocationLong: San Antonio, Texas US

CountryEEOText_Description: Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law. Worldwide is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.