Project Manager - Rare Disease (Quebec)

Worldwide; Quebec; Remote; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Project Manager for Rare Disease trials in Quebec. This remote role supports Phase I–IV studies, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines, quality, budgets, and client expectations.

You will lead plans from start-up through close-out, build strong client relationships, and ensure adherence to ICH/GCP guidelines while traveling as needed. Bilingual English and French skills are required.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in life sciences or related field.
• At least five years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience in clinical project management.
• Thorough knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and hold a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate partners to deliver trials.
• Own project plans from start-up through close-out.
• Manage resources with functional leaders and contingency plans.
• Oversee financial performance and targets.
• Anticipate risks and develop contingency strategies.
• Build strong client relationships and support satisfaction.
• Promote teamwork across a matrix environment.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, SOPs, GCP, and local regulations.
• Drive improvements for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Strong leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project management

English and French proficiency

Problem-solving

Planning and organizational skills

Education

University or college degree in life sciences

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

## Project Manager - Rare Disease (Quebec)Apply: Remote: Quebec, Canada: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR103276Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At **Worldwide Clinical Trials**, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world. With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research. ## **Make an Impact as a Project Manager at Worldwide** As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of Phase I–IV clinical trials, coordinating projects from start-up through close-out and helping ensure they are delivered successfully against client expectations. You’ll bring together cross-functional teams, align resources and project plans, and oversee the operational, financial, and technical aspects of your studies. As a key client contact, you’ll build strong working relationships, anticipate risks, solve complex challenges, and keep teams focused on quality, timelines, and cost. This is an opportunity to combine clinical research expertise with hands-on project leadership, guiding teams through complex studies while continuously looking for ways to improve how projects are delivered. ## **Where You'll Work** This is a remote role open to candidates based in Quebec. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones. Travel requirements: 10% ## **What You'll Do** * **Lead** cross-functional project teams and coordinate internal and external partners, including subcontractors, to deliver assigned clinical trials successfully.* **Own** project plans from start-up through close-out, ensuring deliverables meet agreed timelines, quality standards, budgets, and client expectations.* **Manage** project resources in partnership with functional leaders, identifying needs and developing contingency plans for critical resources.* **Oversee** the financial performance of assigned projects and work toward established financial targets.* **Anticipate** project risks and complex issues, developing contingency and recovery strategies and driving solutions through implementation.* **Build** strong relationships with client project teams, acting as a key point of contact and supporting client satisfaction and operational excellence.* **Promote** effective teamwork across a matrix environment, resolving conflicts and maintaining clear communication with project and functional leadership.* **Ensure** project team members are appropriately trained and work in accordance with study protocols, applicable SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and local regulations.* **Drive** improvements that enhance the efficiency and quality of work across assigned projects. ## **What You'll Bring** * **A university or college degree**, preferably in life sciences, certification in a related allied health profession, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.* **At least five years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience**, including demonstrated competency in clinical project management; alternatively, more than five years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting combined with four years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries may be considered, as may proven relevant clinical development experience and skills.* **Thorough knowledge of clinical project management processes**, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and resources effectively.* **Thorough knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP**, including international regulatory requirements governing clinical development programs.* **Broad knowledge of the drug development process and client needs**, combined with strong problem-solving, planning, organizational, and computer skills.* **Strong leadership and interpersonal skills**, including the ability to motivate matrix teams, work independently, resolve challenges, and negotiate professionally with clients.* **A valid current passport and driver’s license**, with the ability to drive and undertake domestic and international travel, including overnight stays.* **Proficiency in English and French**, both written and verbal.