Senior Project Manager / Associate Director - CNS - US / Canada - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Lasalle; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global clinical research organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee clinical trials. Responsibilities include coordinating trials, managing project deliverables, and collaborating with teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in project management within a CRO, particularly in psychiatry, and strong organizational skills. This full-time role supports a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of industry experience, with at least 5 years in Clinical Project Management within a CRO.
• Experience managing CNS studies, focus in psychiatry required.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical trials from start-up through closeout activities.
• Oversee technical, financial, and operational aspects to ensure successful trial completion.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet time, quality, and cost expectations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

CTMS

EDC systems

Job description

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Who We Are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates, and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, a team of over 3,500 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers, and doers, changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a difference for patients and caregivers. We foster a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes collaboration and creativity, where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What The Project Management Department Does

Our project management combines operational rigor with therapeutic expertise, guiding teams to deliver high-quality results with a client-focused approach. Our Global Project Leads and Clinical Project Managers collaborate across all aspects of clinical trials, providing flexible, innovative, and proactive solutions. You will develop in-depth global operational expertise within a specific therapeutic area, supported by our scientific and medical experts.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate and manage clinical trials from start-up through closeout activities.
• Oversee technical, financial, and operational aspects to ensure successful trial completion.
• Collaborate with functional leads to identify issues, interpret data, and implement solutions.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet time, quality, and cost expectations.
• Work with Project Management Directors and functional leads to meet customer and contract expectations.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Experience managing projects in a multi-office environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong planning, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CTMS, and EDC systems.

Your Experience

• 6-7 years of industry experience, with at least 5 years in Clinical Project Management within a CRO.
• Experience managing CNS studies, with a focus in psychiatry, is required.
• Degree in Life Sciences preferred.
• Knowledge of project management processes and budgeting.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and travel as needed.

We love knowing that our work improves lives. For more roles, visit our careers page or our website at Worldwide. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of background or identity.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology