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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in clinical study management, project delivery, and operational excellence within clinical development environments. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical Research ExperienceProject Management MethodologiesGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Leadership in Clinical DevelopmentMicrosoft Office Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Clinical Trial ProcessesDrug Development PracticesRisk Assessment and MitigationOperational ReadinessStudy Management Best Practices
Soft Skills
Coaching and MentoringOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making SkillsEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Project Management ToolsMicrosoft Office Applications
Industry Keywords
Clinical OperationsClinical Trial ManagementCROPharmaceuticalBiotechnologyInternational Council for Harmonisation (ICH) GuidelinesFDA RegulationsMedical Imaging
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide leadership and oversight for global clinical study management and project delivery
- Evaluate study progress, resource allocation, and team workload, implementing adjustments and mitigation strategies
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across assigned programs and studies
- Manage escalations and resolve operational, client, and project challenges
- Support Clinical Project Managers in client communications regarding study status, risks, timelines, and deliverables
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate and facilitate routine status meetings
- Serve as Project Manager for assigned studies, including start-up, execution, and closeout activities
- Guide study teams across Therapeutic Areas and programs
- Partner with senior leadership to prioritize deliverables, address resource needs, and communicate critical project updates
- Drive operational excellence through continuous process improvement initiatives
- Lead departmental initiatives, including planning, execution, communication, training, and progress reporting
- Serve as a Therapeutic Area and/or Imaging Lead for operational readiness and implementation of new processes and procedures
- Monitor operational challenges and recommend solutions to improve study delivery, quality, and efficiency
- Coach, mentor, and develop Project Management team members
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
- Manage team assignments and workload distribution
- Establish, maintain, and enforce departmental standards, SOP compliance, and study management best practices
- Review and update project management and therapeutic team procedures
- Perform additional duties, assignments, and special projects as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline required; Master's degree preferred
- 5-10 years of clinical research experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or related clinical development environment, including significant project management responsibility
- Previous people management and leadership experience within clinical development, clinical operations, or clinical trial management
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, project management methodologies, and drug development practices
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, and FDA regulations
- Experience supporting global clinical studies and leading cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams
- Medical Imaging experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members
- Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate in English with internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management tools
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively to changing business needs
- Valid passport and ability to travel up to 20% as needed