Project Manager (Germany)

Indero (formerly Innovaderm); Germany (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indero (formerly Innovaderm) is looking for a Project Manager in the United States to oversee clinical research projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with project specifications and manage communication with sponsors and vendors. Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in clinical studies, a B.Sc. in a related field, and strong management skills. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to GCP standards. Applicants must be legally allowed to work in Germany.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, including management of clinical studies.
• At least 2 years experience coordinating activities related to clinical trial management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the study budget, project scope and timelines.
• Coordinates tasks and deadlines between different departments.
• Oversees project coordinators and ensures correct prioritization of site activation activities.
• Supports and trains team members for the project.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of GCP and ICH standards

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Excellent oral and written skills in English

Good organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Good problem-solving abilities

Experience managing small to medium projects

Core Project Management competencies

Education

B.Sc. in a related field of study to clinical research

Job description

The Project Manager ensures the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of assigned clinical research projects. The Project Manager I must ensure compliance with the study budget, project scope and timelines and in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs), good clinical practices, regulatory and study-specific requirements. These tasks are done under close supervision by Senior Project Manager/Program Director and/or Associate Director, Project Management.

This role will be perfect for you if:

• We can count on you to deliver results while using a disciplined approach to project management
• You are looking for the next career step to prepare you to become a project manager.
• You are knowledgeable about clinical research projects and looking to continue learning.
• Working in an organization that is driven by science and innovation and completing meaningful work is important to you.

Responsibilities

• May serve as primary contact for the Sponsor, vendors and internal team throughout the study.
• Coordinates tasks and deadlines between the different departments involved in the project.
• Oversees project coordinators, SSU team members, RDA and RAC resources to ensure correct prioritization of site activation activities amongst team members.
• Interacts with vendor management to ensure vendor supplies and services are coordinated for with site activation timelines.
• Escalates to project manager II when site activation timelines are at risk or cannot be maintained.
• Assists with managing the needs and expectations of the Sponsor and other internal and external project stakeholders.
• Assists with ensuring all team members are adequately trained on the project.
• May plan the activities and resources (e.g., internal and external resources, equipment, etc.) required for the project.
• Manages the quality of assigned work and deliverables.
• Assists with providing project status updates to external and internal stakeholders.
• Ensures assigned tasks are completed in compliance with the study budget, project scope and timelines and in accordance with applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs), good clinical practices, regulatory and study-specific requirements.
• Reconciles study trackers.
• Assists with analyzing discrepancies between planned and actual results and participates in the development and implementation of corrective actions as needed.
• Assists with enforcing effective change control and risk management throughout the project.
• Reviews and may assist in drafting project operational plans, processes, and manuals as applicable (e.g., project management plan, monitoring plan, etc.).
• Assists with ensuring that study specific documents and project deliverables (e.g., protocol, informed consent form, electronic case report form (eCRF), tables/listings/figures (TLFs), clinical study report, etc.) meet applicable country requirements.
• Oversees activities related to sites selection (feasibility questionnaires, sites selection, planning of site qualification visits).
• Monitors patient recruitment, subject status, and follows up with sites on recruitment strategy plan.
• Participates in the planning and conduct of Investigator’s Meeting.
• In collaboration with the Regulatory Affairs group, may oversee activities related to central ethics and regulatory submissions.
• Ensures collection of required essential documents from the sites prior to study initiation and maintains currency of site level documentation throughout the study.
• May assist the project manager II with quality reviews and/or audits of the Trial Master File (TMF) to ensure inspection readiness.
• May support clinical monitoring activities, such as CRA training, visit report review, site letters, and escalated site issues.
• May track site qualification, initiation, routine and close‑out visits, project‑specific training, monitoring visit reports and follow‑up letters, compliance with monitoring plan, escalation of site‑related issues.
• Maintains the project specific training matrix and confirms project team members are fully trained per the study matrix before performing study tasks.
• Supports the sites and ensures that each site has the necessary material to adequately perform the study (e.g., investigational product, study supplies, special equipment, safety lab kits, etc.).
• In collaboration with the Data Management group, may ensure that the CRF complies with the protocol and Sponsor requirements and ensures queries resolution and data review process follows the study timelines until database lock.
• May provide technical, therapeutic and project management expertise in training and process improvement efforts for the department.

Requirements

IDEAL PROFILE

Education

• B.Sc. in a related field of study to clinical research

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, including activities related to management of clinical studies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and/or CRO industry
• At least 2 years experience coordinating activities related to clinical trial management

Knowledge And Skills

• Excellent knowledge of GCP and ICH standards, FDA and Canadian regulations
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent oral and written skills in English; French is an asset
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and establish good relationships with colleagues and sponsors
• Good problem‑solving abilities
• Good organizational skills
• Strong ability to carry out different projects and work under pressure while meeting timelines
• Experience managing small to medium projects using a disciplined approach to project management
• Core Project Management competencies
• Demonstrated ability to establish and deliver resource‑based project plans
• Excellent people management skills; experience working with and managing teams in a matrix environment

Indero is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals. As such, Indero will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, upon request.

Indero only accepts applicants who can legally work in Germany.