Senior Project Manager (Rare Disease)

Premier Research Group; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Premier Research is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Rare Disease) to join our Specialty team in the United States. You will lead global project teams across Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, and Medical Affairs to achieve milestones and ensure project delivery.

We value cross-functional collaboration, budget oversight, and deep Rare Disease knowledge; the role emphasizes client liaison, business development support, and building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical, biological, or science-related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience in CRO/Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Specialty Pharma.
• Budget/finance/costing experience on a project level.
• Experience in managing complex trials, multiple phases, and full lifecycle.
• Global experience required.
• In depth knowledge in Rare Disease indications.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the global project team (Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, Medical Affairs/Safety) to achieve milestones and deliver projects.
• Ensures adherence to budget and scope to realize project profitability.
• Ensures all tasks align with project plans and Premier Research processes.
• Acts as primary liaison between Premier Research and the customer; chairs project team meetings.
• Supports Business Development with proposals and presentations in partnership with BD and Scientific Account Leadership.
• Builds strong relationships with current clients to generate new or add-on business.

Skills

Project management

Budget/financing

Global experience

Rare disease knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical/biological field

Job description

Premier Research is looking for a Senior Project Manager (Rare Disease) to join our Specialty team.

You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

• We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.

• Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.

• As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Join us and build your future here.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensures successful management and coordination of efforts assigned to all members of the global project team, including but not limited to Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, and Medical Affairs/Safety, to support milestone achievement and overall project delivery

• Ensures adherence to project budget and scope of work to realize project profitability

• Ensures all project tasks are completed in accordance with project plans and in compliance with standard Premier Research processes, policies and procedures

• Acts as the primary liaison between Premier Research and the customer for all assigned projects and chairs project team meetings and teleconferences

• Assists in Business Development activities, including proposal development and leading proposal presentations in partnership with Business Development and Scientific Account Leadership

• Develops strong relationships with current clients to generate new and/or add-on business for the future

What We Are Searching For:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a clinical, biological- or science-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in a CRO/Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Specialty Pharma industry

• Budget/finance/costing experience on a project level

• Experience in managing complex trials, multiple phases, and full lifecycle

• Global experience required

• In depth, multiple therapeutic area and protocol knowledge in Rare Disease indications

Premier Research is dedicated to providing compensation that is fair and competitive with market standards. The annualized minimum base pay for this role is $122,000.00 USD. The actual salary will be influenced based on a variety of factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Premier Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is compliant with all federal guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status