Project Manager II/Senior, Real World Evidence/ Late Phase Research

CTI; Covington, Raleigh (KY, NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Generous health benefits

Vacation packages

Paid parental leave

Job summary

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services is hiring a Project Manager II/Senior in Real World Evidence (RWE) and Late Phase Research. The role oversees RWE studies, coordinates cross-functional teams, leads kick-off and client meetings, and ensures projects stay on time and within budget.

You will develop timelines and management plans, monitor risks, and deliver high-quality reports to clients and senior management, while training teams on CTMS/eTMF and data systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in a health science field, epidemiology, public health, pharmaceutical or medical device research
• At least 5 years real world evidence, clinical or related drug/device research
• Experience with real world evidence, drug development and/or medical writing is preferred
• Experience in oversight of Monitoring activities preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage RWE clinical studies and other clinical projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary study teams and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead study kick-off meetings and ongoing client meetings.
• Develop timelines, trackers, and project management plans.
• Monitor risks and escalate issues to leadership with proposed solutions.
• Prepare deliverables and provide status reports to clients and senior management.
• Ensure proper training and use of CTMS, eTMF, data systems, and other tools.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or above in a health science field

Job description

Project Manager II/Senior, Real World Evidence/ Late Phase Research

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services is a global, privately held, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) focused on the advancement of treatments for chronically and critically ill patient populations. We assist clinical research throughout the lifecycle of development, from drug concept to commercialization. CTI is headquartered in the Greater Cincinnati, OH region with global operations in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. For more information, visit www.ctifacts.com

Job Purpose/ Summary: Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all operational aspects of Real World Evidence (RWE) clinical studies and projects according to contract ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction from planning to completion. Manage and represent assigned functional study team members in RWE studies and projects.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee and manage RWE clinical studies and other clinical projects. RWE clinical studies include, but are not limited to: Disease or drug registries, Natural History of Disease studies, Post-marketing required studies, Decentralized trials, Pragmatic trials, Long term follow-up studies, Retrospective studies, Early Access Programs (EAP’s), Other clinical programs primarily observational or low-interventional in design
• Other areas of oversight and coordination could include, but are not limited to the following project types, in conjunction with research scientists: Systematic Literature Reviews and Meta Analyses, Database analyses, Development of Economic models, Oversight of advisory boards, surveys and feasibility assessments, Additional medical writing activities (protocols, clinical study reports, abstracts, manuscripts, posters and white papers)
• Manage multi-functional study teams throughout the study or project from kick-off through close-out. Responsible for ensuring all functional areas study team members deliver in a timely manner, on budget and with high quality throughout the duration of the study. Responsible for escalation of potential issues to leadership, as necessary.
• Assist in study resourcing needs with other functional areas, when needed. Ensure proper transition with any new study team members throughout the study.
• Work closely with the client and team to initiate study start-up and kick off. Organize and lead study kick-off meetings and ongoing client meetings throughout the duration of the study or project.
• Develop timelines, trackers, project management plans and provide oversight for other key functional plans to ensure they are developed, reviewed and approved by the client, based on study scope.
• Monitor for potential issues and risks throughout the study, quickly identify and escalation to leadership as needed, brainstorm solutions to present to the study team and client.
• Prepare or oversee development, review, and finalization of deliverables for clients and senior management. Provide project status reports to client and management.
• Manage timelines and budgets, collaborating with finance and leadership to ensure project remains on time and in budget. Conduct regular reviews of the budget and scope, including revenue recognition and approval of milestone payments. When needed, initiate out of scope notifications to clients.
• Ensure training and utilization of various systems to support RWE programs, including but not limited to CTMS, eTMF, data systems, Smart Sheet and any others requested by clients.
• Interact with multidisciplinary departments.
• Develop project-specific operating procedures (PSOPs), as necessary, with responsible functional areas
• Assist in the development and leadership of presentations at client and Investigator Meetings, including bid defense meetings.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of CRA tasks on assigned projects when a lead CRA is not assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in a health science field, epidemiology, public health, pharmaceutical or medical device research, or related health science field
• 5 years real world evidence, clinical or business background in drug or device research/development, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or clinical research and/or combination of education & experience
• Experience with real world evidence, drug development process and/or medical writing preferred
• Experience in the oversight of Monitoring activities preferred

Why CTI?

• Advance Your Career – We invest in your professional growth. Through a structured mentoring program, leadership development courses, and access to ongoing education and training opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, you’ll have the tools to achieve your goals. Our dedicated training department supports your successful career at CTI.
• Be Part of an Award-Winning Team – Join a global team spanning 60 countries, recognized for its award-winning culture that prioritizes people. We support your work-life balance with generous health benefits, vacation packages, hybrid work opportunities, and paid parental leave. Through our CTI Cares program, you’ll have opportunities to give back to your community and the world.
• Make a Lasting Impact – At CTI, your work directly contributes to advancing medicine. You’ll play a vital role in developing life-changing treatments for patients with chronic and critical illnesses. Together, we move medicine forward, making a difference for those who need it most.

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