[Hiring] Clinical Project Manager @Baxter International Inc.

Role Description

As a Senior Specialist, Clinical Development, you will independently manage assigned clinical trials across the study lifecycle, from protocol development and site selection through study completion, database lock and review of the final clinical study report. You will serve as a key partner to internal stakeholders, clinical sites and external vendors, ensuring studies are executed with quality, compliance, efficiency and accountability.

What you'll be doing:

• Work independently to manage all aspects of a clinical trial, from protocol creation to the site selection/vendor selection process, to database lock, and review of the final clinical study report.
• Prepare directly or facilitate preparation of study documentation including protocols, case report forms, informed consent, enrolment feasibility evaluations and all relevant plans required for study conduct.
• Manage the interfaces with Legal, Research and Development, Data Management, Medical Writing, Medical Affairs, Clinical Compliance and Training, Regulatory, and Marketing.
• Interact effectively with Sr. Management to provide updates and escalate issues.
• Effectively manage external team/vendor activities, including the IRB, as well as study site team members, including physicians and research staff.
• Site activities (either directly or managing others): Identify and assess study sites, conduct investigator meetings and site trainings, prepare and execute research agreements and negotiate study budgets.
• Develop and maintain tracking systems as needed for study management, e.g. screening, enrollment, study completion, (serious) adverse events, budgets and forecasts, milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical research, biostatistics, pharmacy, nursing or a related healthcare discipline, or equivalent experience required.
• 3–5 years of experience in clinical research, with increasing responsibility in trial coordination, clinical development, protocol management or clinical project management.
• Experience supporting multi-site clinical trials, managing external vendors and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, FDA and EMA regulations, and applicable clinical trial requirements.
• Understanding of statistical principles, including concepts described in ICH E9, and their application in clinical study design and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of clinical study design, endpoints, protocols and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and key performance indicator tracking.
• Experience coordinating effectively with sponsors, contract research organizations, investigators, study sites, regulatory stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.
• The estimated pay range for this position is $120,000 - $165,000 annually.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage that starts on day one.
• Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Time-off benefits such as paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
• Family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Childcare benefits.