Senior Project Manager

TRIO - Translational Research in Oncology; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global academic clinical research organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives within their Information Services team. This home-based role in Canada requires extensive project management experience and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include developing business cases, managing project delivery, and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in clinical research and must be authorized to work in Canada. Attractive compensation between $120,000 and $140,000 offered.

Benefits

Annual compensation reviews

3 weeks of vacation

10 paid personal/sick days

1 paid volunteer day

Comprehensive benefits plan

Up to 5% RRSP matching

Flexible work hours

Monthly Internet allowance

Home office allowance

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of business analysis experience.
• Experience in clinical research or healthcare is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated success developing business cases.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery to identify opportunities.
• Manage project scope, cost, and schedule.
• Prepare performance reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Interpersonal abilities

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

PMP or equivalent project management certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Translational Research in Oncology (TRIO) is a global academic clinical research organization dedicated to advancing translational cancer research in the clinical trial setting. Our passionate team is committed to bringing the cancer treatments of the future to the world of today.

Role Overview

TRIO is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Information Services team. The ideal candidate will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of strategic initiatives—from opportunity identification and business case development through delivery and benefit realization. This leader will drive outcomes across cross‑functional teams (clinical operations, finance, IT/security, vendor partners) ensuring projects are delivered on‑time, on budget, and at the expected quality, with measurable value post‑implementation. This role will report to the Vice President, Information Services, and is home‑based in Canada. This position is currently vacant and open for applications.

Responsibilities

• Opportunity and Business Case Development: Lead discovery with business stakeholders to identify opportunities related to process, organizational, and systems improvements. Develop comprehensive business cases outlining financial, operational, and strategic benefits. Create measurement frameworks to track progress through implementation. Support implementation by acting as a subject matter expert for business departments.
• Portfolio Intake & Governance: Facilitate project intake and prioritization, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, capacity, and constraints. Maintain portfolio‑level visibility of status, risks, and dependencies, escalating issues with clearly defined actions.
• Project Management & Delivery: Manage scope, cost, and schedule to ensure successful delivery of projects within the assigned portfolio.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather requirements. Conduct benchmarking of applicable options and provide informed recommendations.
• Risk Management: Partner with subject matter experts to identify, track, and mitigate project and initiative risks.
• Benefits Realization: Monitor and measure project benefits to ensure delivery of expected value. Lead lessons learned, benefits validation, and formal project closure processes.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement best practices to enhance delivery and business outcomes.
• Performance Reporting: Prepare and present regular performance reports to senior management highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

Note: This role is an individual contributor position and does not include direct people management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field; experience in clinical research or healthcare is a strong asset.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of business analysis experience, preferably within the clinical research industry.
• Demonstrated success developing business cases that achieve desired business outcomes.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification required.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience with resource forecasting for a weighted project pipeline.
• Proficiency with project management software and tools.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

What TRIO Offers

• Annual compensation reviews with opportunities for professional growth.
• 3 weeks of vacation plus paid December holiday closure.
• 10 paid personal/sick days.
• 1 paid volunteer day per year.
• Comprehensive benefits plan (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance – premiums covered by TRIO).
• Up to 5% RRSP matching program.
• Voluntary TFSA program.
• Flexible work hours to support work‑life balance.
• Monthly Internet allowance for home‑based work.
• Work arrangement options (Office‑Based / Hybrid / Home‑Based) with a one‑time home office allowance.
• Out‑of‑country work option for short periods annually.
• Maternity and parental leave top‑up program.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Employee recognition and referral bonus programs.

Pay Range: $120,000 to $140,000. Salary will be determined based on education, experience, location, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.