Project Manager

Palleos; Wiesbaden; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading healthcare CRO in Wiesbaden is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee clinical studies, ensuring timely and quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in clinical project management. Strong communication skills in English and a customer-centric approach are essential. This role offers a permanent contract and flexible home office options.

Leistungen

Permanent employment contract

Structured onboarding process

Flexible home office options

Professional development support

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of external clinical project management experience.
• Profound understanding of ICH-GCP and German drug/device regulations.
• Ability and willingness to travel as study needs require.

Aufgaben

• Lead project planning, execution, and close-out of clinical trial projects.
• Act as primary liaison between sponsors, vendors, and internal departments.
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators and ensure compliance with regulations.

Kenntnisse

Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English

Strong planning and organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Customer-centric mindset

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or related field

Bachelor’s degree plus relevant clinical research experience

Tools

Project management software

Productivity software tools

Jobbeschreibung

Join palleos healthcare, an international full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) headquartered in Germany and focused on Central and Eastern Europe. With nearly two decades of experience, we have successfully managed over 400 clinical projects across 29 therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiovascular, neurology, and respiratory diseases. Our services cover the entire clinical development lifecycle, from study design and regulatory consulting to clinical trial management, data management, and the market launch of innovative medical products and drugs. We are committed to delivering efficient, high-quality solutions that drive advancements in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

We are seeking an energetic Project Manager (PM) to join our clinical operations team. In this role, you will have 360° oversight of assigned clinical studies, driving timelines, quality, budget, and team performance while serving as the primary point of contact for sponsors and vendors. This opportunity is ideal for a rising project leader ready to manage full-service trials within a fast-growing and innovative CRO environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, start-up, execution, and close-out of clinical trial projects, ensuring all contractual deliverables are met on time and to the highest quality standards
• Act as the primary liaison between sponsors, vendors, and internal functional departments, maintaining clear, timely communication and robust relationship management
• Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan, Communication Plan, and study-specific risk-based Study Assessment Plan; track progress against timelines and milestones
• Coordinate and supervise the creation and revision of functional plans (Monitoring, Data Management, Statistical Analysis, Safety, etc.) and track corresponding deliverables
• Drive regular project team and status meetings; provide concise status, budget‑milestone, and time‑tracking reports to sponsors and senior management
• Monitor Key Risk Indicators, analyze deviations, implement and oversee mitigation actions, and elevate issues when required to ensure compliance with ICH‑GCP and German law
• Select study sites and third‑party vendors, oversee contracting, site activation, and investigator payments during start‑up
• Manage project budget with support from functional head, ensuring financial performance aligns with client expectations

What We Offer

• Security through a permanent employment contract
• A structured onboarding process with support from our competent and friendly staff
• Flexible home office options
• Professional support for your personal and career development within our company
• An open, fast‑acting organization with a strong growth mindset

Qualifications

• Education : Master’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or a related field (or a bachelor’s degree plus relevant clinical research experience)
• Experience : Minimum 5 years of external clinical project management experience or 2 years as a Junior PM within the company, with demonstrated leadership of study teams
• Regulatory & Technical Knowledge : Profound understanding of ICH‑GCP, German drug / device regulations, and internal SOPs governing clinical trials
• Skills & Competencies : Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English, able to convey complex study information to diverse audiences, German speaking capabilities welcomed
• Strong planning, organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities; proven track record of meeting timelines and managing multiple priorities
• Proficient with common project management and productivity software tools
• Customer‑centric mindset with high attention to detail, integrity, and a continuous improvement orientation
• Ability and willingness to travel as study needs require

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing how you can make a difference in our team.