Fortrea

Senior Project Manager

Fortrea  •  Toronto, CA (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Our Phase I team is currently seeking a Sr. Clinical Project Manager with 4+ years of project management experience residing in Canada. Ideal candidates would have phase Ib experience.

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

of Responsibilities:

▪ Leads the project team to facilitate the successful design, implementation, tracking and maintenance of all project plans, adhering to professional standards and SOPs, according to contracted timelines and budget
▪ Accountable for TMFs including TMF Index & Plan, audit readiness and delivery of the TMF per agreed upon timelines, when contracted by client
▪ Proactively lead quality control and risk assurance activities to meet regulatory, internal and client requirements
▪ Fosters positive client experiences through effective communication and collaboration
▪ May serve as a primary contact for a strategic client relationship. Develops and manages strategic relationship level metrics. Initiates process improvement to address variance.
▪ Designs delivery strategy for large scale bid defense and performs other business development activities.
▪ Responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships and acquiring new business
▪ Mentors junior staff

▪ All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

  • 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

Experience (Minimum Required):

  • University/college degree (life science preferred)

  • Minimum of nine (9) years relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO

  • 4+ years of full project management responsibility within a CRO or pharma company

  • 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

  • Phase Ib experience

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.

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Fortrea

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO built for biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic innovators.

Fortrea collaborates with both emerging and established companies to deliver agile, fit-for-purpose full service (FSO), functional service (FSP) and hybrid solutions. Fortrea provides comprehensive Phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, backed by deep experience in more than 20 therapeutic areas.

Operating in approximately 100 countries, our diverse and talented team brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a strong investigator site network to every trial. By combining the best of our legacy experience with forward-thinking innovation, Fortrea brings predictability to clinical trial execution and helps transform aspirations into outcomes.

Together, exceptional is possible.

Learn more at Fortrea.com

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Research Triangle Park, NC
Year Founded
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