Manager, Clinical Project Management, Oncology

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We are searching for the best talent for Manager, Clinical Project Management, Oncology in Spring House, PA; Titusville, NJ; or Raritan, NJ.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States - Requisition Number: R-038914

Belgium & Netherlands- Requisition Number: R-041938

United Kingdom - Requisition Number: R-041940

Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-041942

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

Purpose: The Manager, Clinical Project Management (CPM) is responsible for the creation and management of the integrated project schedule. They will collect, consolidate and report budget, timeline and FTE actuals vs. plan and will identify potential issues for the trial through active management of the study schedule. They enable decision making by developing scenarios that reveal potential cost, timeline, and budget impacts. They play a key role in maintaining visibility to and documentation of current plans, scenarios under consideration, and changes in direction for study level plans. They oversee the risk management process at study level, ensuring risk review sessions occur. They are also responsible for ensuring planning systems align with the compound development plan and the integrated project schedule. 

You will be responsible for:

• Create, manage, and maintain integrated study schedule in MS Project, including KEMs, and critical path visualization aligning with  PLW.
• Clinical timelines in PLW align to MSP schedule and coordinate the integrated clinical plan with CDT project plans. Ensure proper resource demand is reflected.
• Develop scenarios for  budget, timeline, and FTE forecasting, while generating situational operational scenarios.
• Collect, consolidate, and report financial, timeline and resource data for governance approvals and external funding partnerships. Manage scope control, FTE and OOP variances.
• Document key decisions, actions, risks, issues, and lessons learned , as well as maintain applicable trial governance documentation and portfolio related reviews . 

Additional Responsibilities may Include:

• Foster employee engagement, inclusion, and Credo Behaviors.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of BS degree or equivalent, preferred areas of study include Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy) is required.

Experience and skills:

• Minimum of 6 years in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare or related industries.  
• Experience in and knowledge of the pharmaceutical development process.
• Strong Project Management experience (preferably in clinical trial management).
• Working knowledge of Project Management Systems, Methodologies & Tools.
• Must possess excellent leadership skills and proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness. 
• Experience of leading without authority and in muti-functional matrixed and global environments. 
• Excellent decision-making, analytical and strong financial management skills are essential to this position. 
• Operate and execute with limited supervision. Experience mentoring/coaching others.
• Strong project planning/management, communication and presentation skills are required.
• Knowledge of Clinical Research Operations with 4-6 years of experience managing multiple aspects of the execution of global clinical trials (Phases I-IV) is preferred.

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Percentage Traveled:

Travel up to 10% of the time, defined by business needs.

Preferred Related Industry Experience: 

Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology