Emmes · 11 hours ago
Associate Project Leader
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expEmmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. The Associate Project Leader is accountable for the successful delivery of clients’ statement of work within budget on clinical research projects, maintaining a positive relationship with clients, supervising project leaders, and collaborating with Business Development to generate new business.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Accountable for technical, scientific, fiscal, and overseeing of research projects working with staff from other verticals at Emmes responsible for research support activities, including but not limited to Clinical Operations, Statistical and Scientific Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance
Proactively assesses client expectations and addresses client’s needs for ongoing studies/support and engages with clients for new opportunities in support of future studies
Reviews, provides input on, and approves project and study documents and processes, as needed
Represents the project or company at client meetings and scientific conferences
Utilizes broad understanding of therapeutic, clinical trial design, and/or process expertise to influence and executes project decisions considering client needs, budget considerations and the current state of the research field
Defines solutions with input from team members that will be implemented to meet client’s needs that address contractual aspects of projects (e.g., project contracts, scope of work, budgets, subcontracts, vendor agreements) to ensure delivery of high-quality contract deliverables
Defines solutions with input from team members that will be implemented to mitigate risk and communicate risks and contingencies with clients
Approves initial budgets and statement of work documents and subsequent modifications before distribution to clients
Liaises with corporate services and leaders from other Emmes verticals and departments to ensure staff resources are adequate within the project team to successfully meet the client’s requirements
Participates in project review meetings with TRU Directors and/or TRU Oversight, and Commercial and Service Project Oversight, if applicable
Uses established key performance metrics to assure successful delivery of the project that meet client requirements
Supervises, mentors, and supports lower-level project leaders (if applicable) to ensure they are properly trained for their current positions and have growth and development opportunities
Mentors project staff from other verticals pursuing a Project Leader role within the Therapeutic and Research Units
Participates in relevant corporate meetings and provides information learned and best practices to project team as applicable. Implements relevant corporate initiatives directed towards Project Leaders and therapeutic research areas, taking into account project budget considerations
Provides support to the Chief Business Officer as a subject matter expert in a therapeutic or research area and discusses business opportunities with clients and study collaborators, as appropriate
Contributes to the development of operational strategy, budget, and proposal content for new business opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific discipline, with at least 6 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO
Master's degree with at least 4 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO
PhD with at least 1 years of experience within pharma and/or CRO
Demonstrated working knowledge of the principles appropriate to the position with a typical tenure of at least 1 year management experience in a research environment
Demonstrable track record of success delivering complex/high-priority clinical trials within the agreed time, quality, and cost
Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills, combined with sound business judgment
Ability to work proactively and effectively, with creative problem-solving and collaboration skills
Highly motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Strong cross-functional project management and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Prior CRO/clinical trial management of late-stage clinical trials
Experience in therapeutic research areas that will align with Emmes' expertise, including substance use and mental health
Benefits
Flexible Approved Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Work From Home Anywhere in the US
Maternal/Paternal Leave
Casual Dress Code & Work Environment
Company
Emmes
Emmes is a contract research organization that offers clinical research services for public health and biopharmaceutical innovation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Behrman Capital
2022-06-21Acquired
2019-03-04Private Equity
Leadership Team
Peter Ronco
Chief Executive Officer
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