Financial Study Start-Up Project Manager (London)

Fortrea; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Study Start-Up Project Manager to join our UK team. You will be dedicated to a leading global pharmaceutical company, focusing on budget and contract negotiations, and ensuring timely start-up milestones within the UK.

The role requires strong negotiation and risk management, excellent English communication, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment, coordinating with investigators, vendors, and country managers across multiple deliverables.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in budget and contract negotiations within a clinical trial setting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with proactive risk mitigation.
• Experience managing challenges affecting protocol timelines and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment while managing multiple deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead budget and contract negotiations with a deep understanding of the local regulatory environment and its implications for study start-up activities.
• Address and resolve issues by indirectly influencing investigators, vendors, external partners, and country managers with minimal support.
• Independently make decisions with limited oversight while proactively developing risk management and mitigation strategies for the country.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, quality standards, and protocol milestones during the start-up phase.

Skills

Budget negotiations

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Hybrid work

Job description

Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in the Central London office)

We are seeking a Study Start-Up Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will work 100% dedicated to a leading global pharmaceutical company, playing a critical part in the successful initiation of clinical trials within the UK. Your primary focus will be on budget and finance tasks , including contracts and budgeting, with significant influence on meeting country-specific trial commitments and objectives during the start-up phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budget and contract negotiations with a deep understanding of the local regulatory environment and its implications for study start-up activities.
• Address and resolve issues by indirectly influencing investigators, vendors, external partners, and country managers with minimal support.
• Independently make decisions with limited oversight while proactively developing risk management and mitigation strategies for the country.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, quality standards, and protocol milestones during the start-up phase.
  

Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Proven expertise in budget and contract negotiations within a clinical trial setting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Experience in managing common challenges such as: Quality and compliance concernsLegal issuesDeliverable-specific risks impacting protocol timelines
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and mentor stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment while managing multiple deliverables and protocols simultaneously.
  

Behavioral Expectations

• Highly organized, with strong coordination skills to manage complex tasks and priorities.
• Ability to analyze root causes of issues and propose practical solutions, including escalating to management when needed.
• Proficient in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and leadership capabilities to influence diverse teams across various functions.
  

If you are a motivated professional with a strong background in study start-up activities, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clinical research.

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