[Hiring] Senior Project Manager @Fortrea

Role Description

Primary client contact for assigned clinical studies or programs, working independently with generally complex strategy, multiple vendors, sub-CROs. May have other Project Managers working in a matrix environment with program level oversight.

• With a primary focus on operational delivery, develops strategies to manage risk and control and improve operational execution. Utilize staff to maximize contribution and organizational effectiveness.
• Mentor junior staff to ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations.
• Success in the role involves leveraging experience to drive solutions, developing and maintaining repeat clients and expanding client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the clinical development spectrum and ICH GCP.
• Expert level organizational and time management skills.
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving project related issues.
• Effective presentation skills for staff at all levels, including internal leadership and external partners.
• Actively participates in organizational initiatives.

Requirements

• University/college degree (life science preferred).
• Minimum of nine (9) years relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO including at least four (4) years of full project management responsibility.
• In lieu of above experience requirement, a combination of other relevant and equivalent experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• PMP or certified in clinical research.

Work Environment

• May travel 20% - 30% of the time to fulfill client needs, attend meetings, visit sites and company businesses and for training needs.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying, or moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Varied hours may be required.