Senior Project Manager

TFS HealthScience; La Coruña; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TFS HealthScience is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its CDS Oncology team, home-based in Spain. You will lead multidisciplinary study teams and ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.

Ideal candidates have early-phase oncology experience, strong project planning skills, and the ability to manage client relationships and vendors. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in life science or RN diploma.
• 5 year of relevant experience as a Project Manager working on global oncology studies.
• In depth knowledge of clinical research regulations governing the conduct of the clinical trials and quality standards.
• Early Phase (I and II) oncology expert.
• In depth knowledge of project planning and metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff.
• Experienced in attending/leading bid defence meetings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Solid organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize.
• Internal and external negotiation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget and in compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Manages the strategic aspects of projects and identify, analyze and minimize/mitigates any risk, including the implications of difference technical and operational choices.
• May oversee Project Managers, assigned to their program, including responsibility for project specific oversight.
• Mentor and coach for PM when needed.
• Communicates effectively with clients to successfully manage the relationship, identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Develop and maintain Project Plans and timelines for their project and track progress.
• Ensure all study team members are adequately trained on project specific systems and procedures.
• Develops, implements, and maintain sound business practices.
• Measure and evaluate project performance.
• Manage the project budget, profitability and ensure invoicing is performed on time and in accordance with the scope of work.
• Working with the Finance & Accounting team to analyze profitability, revenue, margins and utilization across their projects.
• Manage the resource allocation, on the project, in collaboration with respective line managers.
• Facilitate internal and external communication.
• Report and escape to management as needed.
• Establish and maintain relationship with third parties/vendors.
• Manages high-level deliverables across the organization.
• Participate in capability presentations/bid defenses, as needed.
• Continually defines ways to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or RN

Job description

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service-capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.

Join Our Team as a Senior Project Manager - home based in Spain. Strong early phase oncology experience is required for this role.

About This Role

As part of our CDS Oncology team you will be working alongside passionate and innovative professionals to ensure our customers achieve their goals.

The Senior Project Manager will have the overall responsibility for managing projects in accordance with company policies, SOPs, regulatory requirements in addition to financial and contractual obligations.

The Senior Project Manager will plan and pro-actively manage multidisciplinary study teams (including Site Management, Data Management, Statistics, Medical Writing, Regulatory and Safety) to ensure key milestones are achieved and studies are performed within budget, on schedule and in compliance with the appropriate - quality standards.

The Senior Project Manager may assist Project Managers in the identification of critical project task/issues and recommend course of actions to expedite project objectives and function as a project senior-level governance contact for issue escalation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget and in compliance with applicable quality standards
• Manages the strategic aspects of projects and identify, analyze and minimize/mitigates any risk, including the implications of difference technical and operational choices.
• May oversee Project Managers, assigned to their program, including responsibility for project specific oversight, as required.
• Mentor and coach for PM when needed
• Communicates effectively with clients to successfully manage the relationship, identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Develop and maintain Project Plans and timelines for their project and track progress
• Ensure all study team members are adequately trained on project specific systems and procedures
• Develops, implements, and maintain sound business practices
• Measure and evaluate project performance
• Manage the project budget, profitability and ensure invoicing is performed on time and in accordance with the scope of work
• Working with the Finance & Accounting team to analyze profitability, revenue, margins and utilization across their projects.
• Manage the resource allocation, on the project, in collaboration with respective line managers
• Facilitate internal and external communication
• Report and escape to management as needed
• Establish and maintain relationship with third parties/vendors
• Manages high-level deliverables across the organization
• Participate in capability presentations/bid defenses, as needed
• Continually defines ways to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• May provides leadership, guidance and support for Business Development opportunities, including participating in business proposal generation and final review process.
• Contribute in review/develop procedures, guidelines, SOPs, metrics as needed
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical operations through participation or lead in working teams/ initiatives as needed
• May assist in the process of selection of PM
• Provide performance feedback of the team members to the corresponding manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in life science or RN diploma
• 5 year of relevant experience as a Project Manager working on global oncology studies
• In depth knowledge of clinical research regulations governing the conduct of the clinical trials and quality standards
• Early Phase (I and II) oncology expert
• In depth knowledge of project planning and metrics
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff
• Experienced in attending/leading bid defence meetings
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Solid organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize
• Internal and external negotiation skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to 10%

What We Offer

We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patients.

For candidates based in Spain - TFS is committed to equal opportunities. All our vacancies are open to people with disabilities, in accordance with the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Royal Legislative Decree 1/2013).

A Bit More About Us

Our journey began over 30 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 600 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 50 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology and Ophthalmology.

Our core values of Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. They assist us in attracting and retaining valuable talent who share our sentiments, resulting in high employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning on these fundamental values, we cultivate a unified force, geared towards innovation and excellence. This collective effort propels us towards our shared goal and foster a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.

Together we make a difference.