[Hiring] Project Manager - Clinical Trial Operations Exp. Req. @DLH

Role Description

DLH is seeking a career-level Project Manager (PM) with strong clinical research expertise to join our talented and innovative team in support of our Public Health and Scientific Research (PHSR) Operating Center. The PM will provide primary project management oversight for clinical research studies for the Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections (ACTG) Clinical Trials Network.

• Responsible for the performance of relatively small technical projects or a definable portion of a larger technical program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Directs and supervises all support resources for the performance of project assignments and activities.
• Manages the technical direction of a project through the design, implementation, and testing in accordance with project objectives.
• Responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects.
• Takes projects from original concept through final implementation.
• Interfaces with all areas affected by the project, including end users, computer services, and client services.
• Defines project scope and objectives.
• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. Provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team.
• Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solutions of problems.
• Oversees end-to-end clinical trial operations, including study start-up, site coordination, protocol implementation, enrollment tracking, and study close-out.
• Conducts project meetings and maintains overall responsibility for project tracking, analysis, and issue remediation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, life sciences, health administration, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in clinical trial operations or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience in clinical trial operations (Preferred).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (GCP, ICH, FDA/NIH guidelines).
• Proven ability to manage complex projects collaboratively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience supporting clinical trials in infectious diseases or related therapeutic areas.
• Previous engagement with large, multi-site clinical research programs or networks.

Benefits

• Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Parental leave.
• Legal services.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a matching component.
• Access to best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning.
• Professional and technical certification preparation.
• Education assistance at accredited institutions.