Project Manager

TFS HealthScience; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TFS HealthScience is seeking a Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary clinical studies from a home-based position in the US. You will coordinate Site Management, Data Management, Statistics, Medical Writing, Regulatory and Safety teams to hit milestones, stay on budget, and maintain quality standards.

The role requires 3 years of clinical research experience and strong communication skills in English, with up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in life science or RN diploma.
• 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research.
• Knowledge of clinical research regulations governing the conduct of the clinical trials and quality standards.
• Understanding of project planning and metrics.
• Ability to lead and manage staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• 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, identify, analyze and minimize/mitigates any risk, including the implications of difference technical and operational choices.
• 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.
• Implements, and maintains 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 escalation 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.
• Contribute in review/develop procedures, guidelines, SOPs, metrics as needed

Skills

Project management

Clinical research

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science or RN diploma

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 Project Manager [1.0 FTE] - (home based in US).

About This Role

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

The 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 - and quality standards.

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, identify, analyze and minimize/mitigates any risk, including the implications of difference technical and operational choices.
• 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.
• Implements, and maintains 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 escalation 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.
• Contribute in review/develop procedures, guidelines, SOPs, metrics as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in life science or RN diploma.
• 3 year of relevant experience in clinical research.
• Knowledge of clinical research regulations governing the conduct of the clinical trials and quality standards.
• Understanding of project planning and metrics.
• Ability to lead and manage staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Solid organizational skills and 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

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 fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.

Together we make a difference.