Global Clinical Project Manager - Late Oncology (Canada Remote)

Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clinical research is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to lead study teams and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. The role requires extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong leadership capabilities. This position offers an engaging work environment focused on professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive total reward package

Best in class employee benefits

Supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of clinical experience, including 2 years in project management.
• Deep understanding of clinical operations and study management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional study teams.
• Oversee study budgets and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Ensure studies are inspection-ready at all times.

Skills

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Critical Thinking

Conflict Management

Decision-making

Influencing

Education

University degree in medical or biological sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Overview

As a Clinical Project Manager you will be joining the brightest minds in the industry to transform clinical research.

Responsibilities

Typical Accountabilities:

• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional study team of experts to ensure the clinical study progress as planned driving achievement of milestones according to timelines, budget and quality standards;
• Lead and facilitate communication across all functions and provide guidance and support to the core and extended study team members as needed and in accordance with study-specific communication plan;
• For outsourced studies, be the primary point of contact for the CRO Project Manager to ensure study delivery according to agreed upon timelines, budget and quality standards, while ensuring that the appropriate level of oversight of the CRO is maintained and documented throughout the lifecycle of the study;
• Provide input and hold accountability for the development of essential study level documents (i.e. Clinical Study Protocol (CSP) through to Clinical Study Report (CSR));
• Ensure all external service providers engaged at the study level are performing to contracted goals and timelines/budget and that adequate oversight is documented;
• Develop and maintain relevant study plans including required input into study level quality and risk management planning ensuring that the risk response strategies and issue escalation pathways are clear to the entire study team;
• Oversee study level performance against agreed upon plans, milestones and key performance indicators by using company tracking systems and project timelines (e.g. SPP, data flow metrics dashboard, CTMS or eTMF dashboard) and communicate any risks to timelines and/or quality to CPT, along with proposed mitigations;
• Identify and report quality issues that have occurred within the study and collaborate with all functions as necessary to overcome barriers and achieve milestones; proactively communicate findings and corrective action plans (CAPAs) to relevant stakeholders;
• Oversee Trial Master File (TMF) completion in accordance with relevant SOPs, including ensuring the TMF plan and Expected Document List (EDL) are in place and that QC activities are performed on an ongoing basis to ensure TMF completeness at all times;
• Ensure timely compliance with company-wide governance controls (e.g. Delegation of Authority, Sunshine Act, ACCORD attestations, Clinical Trial Transparency);
• You will be responsible for study budget re-forecasting following initial budget estimate provided by the CPT and accountable for study budget management through the study lifecycle and for providing budget progress reports to the CPT including any financial risks and mitigation plans;
• Ensure studies are inspection-ready at all times, according to ICH-GCP and SOP and relevant policies/guidelines;
• Provide regular feedback on individual performance to the study team members and their line managers to support their professional development;
• Work on non-drug project work such as SMO representative in process improvements and/or leading improvement projects as discussed and agreed upon with their manager.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• At least 7 years of relevant clinical experience in the pharmaceutical industry, or a similar organization (e.g. CRO) including 2 years' project management experience - experience on a global level is desirable
• Deep understanding of clinical operations and study management processes, along with experience with the clinical/drug development process in various phases of development and therapy areas;
• Extensive knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements and demonstrated abilities in clinical study management processes and clinical/drug development;
• Strong abilities in cross-functional team leadership, driving personal and team accountabilities, working collaboratively, critical thinking, decision-making, and influencing;
• Strong abilities in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external co-workers and stakeholders, along with strong conflict management skills.
• University degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research. Advanced degree is preferred;

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.