Project Manager -Germany (Remote)

Ceridian HCM, Inc.; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 25%

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

LabConnect in Cologne area is seeking a Project Manager to oversee assigned clinical studies from start to finish, ensuring timely, quality deliverables within budget. You will help develop Statements of Work (SOWs) and coordinate day-to-day oversight across labs, sponsors and CROs.

The role requires strong organization and communication skills, plus 3+ years in a laboratory or clinical trial oversight. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Scientific degree in a laboratory or life science, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years related laboratory experience or clinical trial project oversight.
• Strong organization, communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing oversight for clinical trial projects and client communications.
• Monitor budget, scope changes, and reporting schedules.
• Coordinate with sponsors, CROs, and internal teams to ensure timeliness.
• Develop training materials for investigator meetings as applicable.
• Represent LabConnect at client and investigator meetings.
• Support risk identification and mitigation throughout studies.

Skills

Business fluent in English

Project coordination

Customer service skills

Education

Scientific degree in lab or life sciences

Medical Technology or MLT/MTL with 3+ years lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for oversight of assigned clinical studies. The Project Manager will participate in development of Statements of Work (SOW) to define client expectations, and will perform duties associated with day-to-day oversight of ongoing clinical trial study projects, throughout the life of the trial to ensure quality deliverables on time and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing oversight for clinical trial projects assigned, including client meetings and communications, report development and review, issue resolutions, and budget oversight.
• Monitors scope of services and proactively initiates scope revision and change order process.
• Primary project contact with Sponsors and Contract Research Organizations to ensure appropriate communication channels are maintained and reporting schedules adhered to.
• Serves as first point of contact for management issues related to clinical trials.
• Identifies and monitors potential risks and proactively works on mitigations
• Works closely and in coordination with clinical laboratory management and directors in support of clinical trials.
• Review of reports and documents, including enrollment logs, pending test reports, reporting from other laboratories, issue logs, shipping manifests, and other documents that assist with study oversight.
• As needed, interfaces with laboratory(ies), BD, Technical Affairs, Vendor Management, and Data Management.
• Liaise with Project Coordinators to ensure study-related tasks have been performed, and with the assigned data manager to ensure data is delivered on time per the SOW.
• Review and analyze operational, quality, and performance related metrics to assess the success of study oversight activities.
• Liaise with managers/supervisors in other departments to stay informed of operational changes.
• Collaborate with project managers in partner laboratories to provide a global overview of study management.
• Coordinate requests for shipment of stored samples as directed in the SOW.
• Ensures that all laboratory requirements outlined in the protocol are managed per expectations and in compliance with laboratory practices.
• Creates training materials for investigator meetings as applicable.
• Represents LabConnect at client and/or investigator meetings.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.
  

Education and Experience

Scientific degree, preferably in a laboratory or life science, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strongly preferred: Medical Technology or MLT/MTL degree with 3+ years related laboratory experience, or experience in the clinical trial industry in a project oversight role. Excellent organization, communication, multitasking and interpersonal skills. Customer service/client relationship management skills

Skills and Ability

• Business fluent in English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint.
• SharePoint and Microsoft Project experience a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

One Global Team

At LabConnect, we are proud to be one global team: united by our shared mission to advance clinical trials through innovation, agility, and collaboration. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that reflects our core values: People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

LabConnect is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), creed, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is safe, equitable, and respectful for all. Together, as one global team, we strive to ensure that every individual has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our shared success.

This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties as may be required by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.