Senior Project Manager

US-NJ-Princeton Job posted on: 5/6/2008 At Covance, you can make a difference by helping to deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world. Our commitment to this mission has resulted in Covance’s impressive history of company stability and growth. We’ve achieved these results by fostering a work environment that encourages, develops and leverages our team’s capabilities. Covance’s ongoing success offers team members unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities. There is no better time to join us! 1. Job Summary •Serve as Senior Project Manager for international (typically intercontinental) projects for one or more clients, according to Covance Standard Operating Procedures, ICH Guidelines and GCP with total responsibility for revenues of $3.5 - 5M annually. •Responsible for the successful conduct of assigned projects. •Serve as Senior Project Manager for assigned business development opportunities. •Liaise with senior management in the Delivery and Service Centres to ensure adequate resources are available for assigned projects. •Responsible for on time, on-budget provision of client deliverables for assigned projects. Job Duties and Responsibilities •Lead core project team and facilitate team’s ability to lead extended/complete project team. •Lead cross unit coordination both internal and external, inclusive of sub-contractors for projects utilizing one or more Covance Services or sites. •Define and manage project resource needs 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 within Covance departments and offices. Resolve conflicts as needed. •Ensure appropriate communication on project-related matters with the Delivery Centre Management. •Initiate improvements to enhance the efficiency and the quality of the work performed on assigned projects. •Key client contact for assigned projects. •Establish excellent working relationships with client project teams to ensure client satisfaction and operational excellence. •Ensure that all staff allocated to assigned projects adhere to professional standards and SOPs established for clinical research. •Manage all aspects of designated projects •Provide performance feedback of team members to respective service centre Heads •Prepare and deliver presentations for new business in collaboration with Service Delivery and business development. •Present at both industry meetings and internal meetings •Perform other duties as assigned by management. Experience: Required: •Minimum of seven (7) years relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO, including at least two (2) years of full project management responsibility. In lieu of the above requirement, candidates with > five (5) years supervisory experience in a heath care setting and > five (5) years clinical research experience including two (2) years of project management experience (international clinical trial management experience preferred) in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered. •Experience in managing global (inter-continental) programs in a multi-office environment. •Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities; utilize resources effectively. •Financial awareness and ability to actively manage financial tracking systems. •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. •Ability to work independently. •Ability to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional manner. •Good computer skills with ability to understand and assess technology alternatives and implication for current processes. •CNS therapeutic expertise, in General Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia and Bi-Polar Studies Education: Required: •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). •Detailed knowledge of financial control procedures (e.g. costing systems, TAQ / EVA). •Thorough knowledge of project management processes. •Thorough knowledge of time and cost estimate development. •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. Preferred: •Masters or other advanced degree. •Detailed knowledge of Covance and the overall structure of the organization. •Basic knowledge of Covance sales and business development strategies and procedures. •Thorough knowledge of Covance S.O.P.s At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us. Save to job file |