Project Manager - CRO

Pharma Medica Research Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Fully paid benefit plan including healthcare

Opportunities for advancement

Learning support programs

Employee milestones awards

Job summary

A leading Contract Research Organization in Mississauga is seeking a Project Manager to oversee clinical trial projects. The ideal candidate will ensure timely communication with clients, prepare study quotations, and manage the day-to-day operations of assigned projects. Successful applicants will possess strong project management skills, a solid understanding of CRO processes, and effective communication abilities. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 2 Years' experience in a Contract Research Organization ideally as Project Manager.
• Excellent understanding of protocols and client needs.
• Proven success in working with all levels of management.
• Knowledge of working in a GCP environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Proven success in working with all levels of management

Responsibilities

• Keep clients informed of clinical trial progress.
• Prepare study quotations and contracts.
• Manage the day-to-day progress of assigned projects.
• Coordinating activities between PMRI divisions to obtain dates for project milestones.
• Managing day-to-day progress of assigned projects and clients.
• Providing timelines for protocol development and project start up in coordination with PMRI personnel.
• Preparing documents for ERB review and facilitating communications with PMRI and the ERB.
• Preparing draft study quotations for review and approval by the President.
• Managing progress of assigned projects with VP-level leadership across divisions.

Skills

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Strong attention to deadlines

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of GCP environment

Education

2 Years' experience in a CRO

Job description

Pharma Medica Research (PMRI) Inc. is a Contract Research Organization that strives for innovation and original solutions in a highly regulated and competitive industry. If your career goals align with innovation and original thinking you will be the perfect candidate to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization. Our reputation for delivering high quality research is outstanding. At PMRI we are committed to making a difference in healthcare and people’s lives. Come join our team! We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team.

The Project Manager is responsible for keeping clients informed of clinical trial progress, preparation of study quotations and contracts at Pharma Medica Research Inc. (PMRI). Position reports to the Manager, Project Management and/or designate.

Responsibilities

• Focus of the position is assuring timely delivery of project progress reports and results to PMRI clients. Communicating with clients to keep them aware of trial progress and establishing and maintaining timeliness of PMRI commitments to meet deadlines and ensure adherence to key completion dates reflected in the contracts/agreements.
• Requires the development and maintenance, of computer information systems for scheduling and tracking all aspects of PMRI contracts.
• Requires coordinating activities between various PMRI divisions, i.e. scheduling studies and obtaining dates for project milestones from the applicable divisions.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned projects/ clients.
• In cooperation with other PMRI personnel in Biopharmaceutics and possibly external consultants, provide timelines for protocol development and project start up.
• Prepare documents for review by an external Ethics Review Board (ERB) and participate and facilitate in the communication process between PMRI and the ERB.
• Using standard procedures and formats, prepare and communicate to the Director, Project Management draft study quotations for review, and subsequent approval by the President.
• In cooperation with the following key individuals or their delegates; VP, Clinical Operations, VP, Lab Operations, VP, Scientific Affairs, and VP, QA, manage the progress of assigned projects within PMRI.
• You will be required to interact with clients, potential clients and other PMRI personnel with securing business contracts for all divisions of PMRI, with a focus on management of projects for the Phase I Clinic and Bioanalytical Laboratory divisions, the project management is related to analytical method development, sample analyses as well as for bioequivalence, bioavailability and ADME studies for generic and new chemical entities. This will require your attendance at selected scientific and commercial meetings and exhibitions where you will assist PMRI personnel in the marketing of PMRI services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 Years' experience in a CRO ideally as Project Manager or any Client Services Department.
• Excellent understanding of protocols and clients needs. Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of working in a GCP environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Proven success in working with all levels of management

We offer

• Competitive compensation plan
• A benefit plan that is fully paid for by PMRI, including healthcare, dentalcare, vision care, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, along with a Health Spending and Wellness Spending Accounts and a voluntary RRSP Contribution Plan
• Opportunities for advancement and career progression
• A generous Employee Milestones Awards Program
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Learning Support Programs
• Friendly atmosphere, culture of learning

Please note all applications must be eligible to work within Canada.

PMRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer; promoting accessibility and inclusivity at work and offering accommodation for applicants as required and requested.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected to proceed in the interview process will be contacted.