[Hiring] Senior Project Manager @Cogstate

Role Description

At Cogstate, we’re seeking a Senior Project Manager accountable for managing multiple Cogstate projects overseeing the delivery of Cogstate Services. The Senior Project Manager will have:

• Experience with the pharmaceutical development process.
• A special aptitude and interest in scientific and technical information.
• An ability to motivate and mentor project and portfolio teams.
• A highly driven nature, demonstrating initiative and delivering against tight timelines in an agile environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing a full workload of clinical projects and/or internal development projects.
• A growing awareness of information technology concepts and terminology.
• Experience with direct and indirect people management.
• Confidence and composure in handling stressful situations.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, particularly in areas of disagreement.

This role will require extensive communication and interactions across multiple time zones with staff, Sponsors, and clinical sites in countries all over the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects and execute tasks in line with company SOPs and agreed regulatory standards.
• Manage client relationships as main POC for individual studies and some sponsor portfolios.
• Independently lead Cogstate’s complex global clinical trials projects.
• Manage Clinical Trials projects in Start-Up, Conduct, or Close-Out phases (multiple projects at one time).
• Proactively manage risks with confidence, demonstrating strong leadership.
• Attend Investigator Meetings (as needed) to ensure Cogstate is well represented.
• Work in an Agile environment with a given Portfolio Team.
• Oversee resourcing and financials across a Portfolio of Projects.
• Generate invoices for assigned projects in alignment with expected timelines and project progress.
• Actively maintain the change order process.
• Oversee internal projects focused on developing processes for implementing new technologies.
• Develop operational deployment plans for new systems, including training.
• Work closely with Business Development and project team managing relationships and supporting proposals for key accounts.
• Potential to line manage or indirectly manage and mentor other project management team members.
• Analyze reports for project hours and budget utilization.
• Forecast invoicing based on expected timeline and progress of the study.
• Review Work Orders and determine deliverables and timelines for projects.
• Ensure accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders on service delivery and progress.

People/Staff Management

• Demonstrate high performance in mentoring other project management team members and clinical staff.
• Develop/contribute to playbooks for new Sponsors/Partners/systems.
• Participate in internal and external audits and inspections.
• Support metrics reporting to sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business, or technical discipline (psychology, nursing, biology, sociology, computer science, or engineering).
• Master’s preferred (science or business) but not mandatory.
• PMP Certification (preferred but not mandatory).
• Previous CRO experience preferable.
• Previous CNS experience.
• 7+ Years Project Management experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or CRO environment.
• Supervisory/mentoring experience (preferred but not mandatory).
• Relationship Management Experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Budget management experience.

Benefits

• Remote Work Practices: Cogstate is a virtual first company, allowing employees to work from anywhere within the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom.
• Bonus Scheme: Eligible to participate in Cogstate’s annual incentive program, with a target bonus opportunity of 10% of base salary.
• Generous Paid Time-off: 20 days of vacation leave, 10 days of personal leave, and 10 paid public holidays.
• 401(k) Matching: Cogstate matches up to 3% of your yearly salary in the 401k program.
• Competitive Salary: Competitive base salaries plus additional earning opportunities.
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health & dental insurance options with competitive company contributions.
• Short-Term & Long Term Disability Life Insurance: 100% employer sponsored.
• Pre-Tax Benefits: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Robust learning program from mentorships to assistance with programs to improve knowledge or obtain certifications.

Wage Range

$125,000 — $135,000 USD

Our Culture

We bring our whole selves to work every day. We’re courageous and we deliver together. We’re passionate individuals who enjoy working together. We see challenges as opportunities and move with pace to achieve our goals.

If you’re ready to help us in our journey to optimize the measurement of brain health around the world, please apply now!

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