Fortrea · 2 days ago
FSP Senior Project Manager - Oncology
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expFortrea is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers for their FSP team, particularly those with oncology experience. The role involves overseeing and managing projects, ensuring effective communication, risk management, and quality control while meeting client expectations.
Clinical TrialsHealth Care
Responsibilities
Operational delivery
Accountable for project delivery with regards to agreed time, scope, cost, and quality
TEAM COMMUNICATION: Serve as key client contact for assigned projects, establishing working relationships with client project teams which result in client satisfaction, operational excellence and thereby increase potential for repeat business
Lead core project team(s) and facilitate team's ability to lead extended project team(s), ensuring effective cross-functional teamwork among project team members including both internal and external stakeholders. Depending on size and scope of project(s), this job duty may be performed in collaboration with a Project Director
Serve as escalation point for project issues to internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate
TEAM COMMUNICATION: Proactively identify and resolve conflicts as needed
COST: Understand the project delivery strategy, costing assumptions and resulting budget for assigned project(s)
SCOPE: Deliver project(s) to scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring all remain on track with the contract and with financial performance targets. Initiate and implement appropriate actions to proactively manage the change control process both internally and externally
RISK: Proactively lead both quality control and risk assurance activities to ensure project deliverables are met according to regulatory, Fortrea and client requirements
QUALITY: Create and manage variance to required project plans. Per SOPs, implement and monitor progress against project plans and revise, as necessary. Ensure that all staff allocated to assigned project(s) adheres to professional standards and SOPs, providing performance feedback to team member’s respective supervisors
Aid in development and maintenance of key project performance indicators for client specified metrics, ensuring that the KPIs are within scope of the project contract
Define and manage project resource needs and establish succession plans for key resources
Business Development
In collaboration with relevant departments, prepare and deliver presentations for new business as required
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Line Management and Talent Development
Trains and mentors PM Academy PCs in multiple areas of expertise
May be responsible for Line Management and Talent Development
Ensures allocated resources are aligned with current and forecasted work in terms of capability, quantity, timing, and efficiency
May be responsible for on-boarding, development, and retention of high performing talent; strengthening and deepening talent bench and succession
Assesses project management competencies for assigned staff in order to create developmental plans that will increase competencies and close performance gaps
Provides line management and technical support to assigned project leaders, including training, development, and performance review of assigned staff
All other duties as needed or assigned
Qualification
Required
University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession (i.e., nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately accredited institution
Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements
Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO, including at least two (2) years of full project management responsibility
Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs
Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and Power Point)
Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment
Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions independently
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources effectively
Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system
Financial awareness and ability to actively utilize financial tracking systems
Good knowledge of project management processes
Ability to work independently and mentor junior project team members
Ability to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional manner
Ability to present to staff at all levels
Preferred
Master's or other advanced degree
PMP certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
STD/LTD
401(K)
ESPP
Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable
Company
Fortrea
Fortrea is a provider of comprehensive Phase I through IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, patient access solutions.
10001+ employees
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