A leading clinical research organization is looking for a skilled Project Manager to oversee clinical study activities in the United States. The role involves planning project timelines, leading meetings, managing budgets, and training site staff. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong experience in clinical monitoring and project management. This position offers a dynamic work environment, contributing directly to study success.
Qualifications
Strong understanding of project management principles and practices.
Experience in clinical studies and site monitoring.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management.
Responsibilities
Plan project activities and timelines according to sponsor goals.
Lead meetings and monitor site progress.
Develop project management plans and budgets.
Skills
Project management
Clinical monitoring
Site feasibility assessment
Budget management
Training and guidance
Education
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Job description
Planning of project activities and study timelines based on project goal and sponsor's expectation;
Organize and Lead meeting/teleconferences for study activities implementation (e.g. investigator meeting, project review meeting etc), monitoring the progress of each CRA responsible sites, and assessing overall status of the project;
Develop the project management plan, monitoring plan etc as required for the study;
Develop study specific tools/forms, study templates as required for the study;
Develop and manage project budget;
Order and ensure all clinical supplies (including drug and non-drug) are adequate for all sites throughout the study period;
Ensure all team members have timely access to appropriate systems and tools, if applicable (e.g. IVRS, eCRF etc);
Organize and conduct site feasibility visits according to guidelines and make recommendation for final approval;
Track study progress and ensure project is conducted according to the plan;
Communicate to monitors new study information, study timelines and goals, study requirements. Responsible for raising overall project specific issues to management (e.g. Project Director, Senior Management);
Submit the weekly project report to management (e.g. Project Director, Senior Management);
Study site selection, initiation (SIV) and clinical monitoring;
Perform pre-study visit to ensure eligible sites are selected according to sponsor site selection criteria, including but not limited to adequate resources and experience;
Prepare and conduct SIV to ensure adequate study training for relevant site staff to proceed with study start and conduct in compliance with protocol and relevant regulations;
Provide ongoing training to site staff with regards to ICH-GCP, GCP, study protocol, and requirements;
Ensure timely collection of essential documents in compliance with protocol and regulations at study start-up, during and at study close-down. Maintain and update these documents in investigator files, trial master files;
Finalize budget and obtain signed contract from site, prior to site initiation visit;
Provide guidance and training to entry-level CRA/CRA I/CRA II in collaboration with Line Manager.