Senior Project Manager

Multiple Locations: Morrisville, NC, USA • Texas, USA • Florida, USA • Arizona, USA • Georgia, USA • Kansas, USA • Oklahoma, USA

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Requisition Number: 5767

Position Title: Senior Project 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 over 3,000 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.  

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! 

SUMMARY: The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will manage one or more allocated Phase I through IV Clinical Trials that may be local, regional, or global in scope. WCT Project Managers are 100% accountable for the success of their projects: SPM is responsible for the overall coordination and management of clinical trials from start-up through close-out activities.

  • Directs the technical, financial, and operational aspects of the projects -- thus securing the

successful completion of clinical trials.

  • Working with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project, interpreting data on complex issues, making good business decisions and ensure solutions are implemented.
  • Works to ensure that all project deliverables meet the customer’s time/quality/cost expectations
  • The SPM, with support from the Project Management Directors, working in collaboration with other functional area leads, is accountable for ensuring that all project deliverables meet the customer/contract expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

  • Lead core project team and facilitate their ability to lead extended/complete project team
  • Lead cross-unit coordination both internal and external, inclusive of sub-contractors
  • Define and manage project resource needs and establish contingency plans for key resources
  • Ensure successful design, implementation, tracking, and revision of project plans for assigned projects
  • Promote effective teamwork among project team members Resolve conflicts as needed
  • Ensure appropriate communication on project-related matters with the PM Management
  • Meet financial performance targets for the assigned clinical projects
  • Ensure project deliverables are met according to both WCT and client expectations
  • Initiate improvements to enhance the efficiency and the quality of the work performed on assigned projects
  • Act as key client contact for assigned projects
  • Establish excellent working relationships with client project teams and vendors to ensure client satisfaction and operational excellence.
  • Ensure that all staff allocated to assigned projects adheres to professional standards and SOPs established for clinical research.
  • Manage all aspects of designated projects

Perform other duties as assigned by management.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Sound knowledge of the key principles of cross-functional project management (time, quality, cost)
  • Solid financial acumen
  • Effective negotiation technique and evidence of commercial and organizational knowledge
  • Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, and written) and can communicate in the English language (oral and written)
  • The ability to persuade, convince and influence/impress others
  • 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 the workload of project team members
  • Cross-cultural awareness and ability to adapt appropriately
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good computer skills

REQUIREMENTS:

  • University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology) or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience including demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks
  • In lieu of the above requirements, candidates with > five (5) years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting and six (6) years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered
  • Thorough knowledge of project management processes
  • Can demonstrate experience in successfully managing and/or leading multidisciplinary project teams
  • Experience using project management software
  • Thorough knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs
  • Solid understanding of how to craft and manage a project budget
  • Available for domestic and international travel, including overnight stays. Valid current passport required
  • Ability to drive and have a valid driver’s license
  • Broad knowledge of the drug development process and client needs

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Community / Marketing Title: Senior Project Manager

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: Morrisville, North Carolina 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.

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