Financial Study Start-Up Project Manager (London)

FTMAI Fortrea Development Ltd; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea Development Ltd is seeking a Study Start-Up Project Manager to join our team. You will be dedicated to a leading global pharmaceutical company, focusing on budget and contracting tasks to support UK start-up activities.

You will influence investigators, vendors, and country managers, ensure compliance with local regulations, and drive risk management and milestone achievement during start-up. This hybrid role requires strong communication and negotiation skills to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in budget and contract negotiations within a clinical trial setting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
• Experience handling challenges such as quality/compliance concerns; legal issues; deliverable-specific risks affecting timelines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to influence and mentor stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment while managing multiple deliverables and protocols.

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 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

Problem-solving

Influence stakeholders

Hybrid work management

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 concerns; Legal issues; Deliverable-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.