Project Manager, Internal Medicine- Metabolic Live Diseases

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Project Manager to oversee Phase I through IV clinical trials in the metabolic liver diseases area. The role is accountable for coordinating and managing clinical trials from start-up through closeout, directing technical, financial, and operational activities, and ensuring deliverables meet customer time, quality, cost, and contract expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead core project team members and facilitate their ability to lead extended/complete project team
• Lead cross unit coordination both internal and external, inclusive of sub-contractors
• Define and manage project resource needs in conjunction with functional heads and establish contingency plans for key resources
• Ensure successful design, implementation, tracking and revision of project plans for assigned projects
• Promote effective teamwork among project team members; resolve conflicts as needed
• Ensure appropriate communication on project-related matters with the PM Management

Requirements:

• Experience in managing projects in a multi-office environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities; utilize resources effectively
• Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology) or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience including demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks
• In lieu of the above requirements, candidates with > five (5) years supervisory experience in a health care setting and four (4) years clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered and/or proven ability and demonstration of relevant experience and skills in clinical development
• Thorough knowledge of project management processes
• Thorough knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs
• Fluent in local office language and in English, both written and verbal
• Broad knowledge of drug development process and client needs