Clinical Project Manager

Project Manager – Clinical Trial Function: Provide senior-level operational leadership for the project management (PM) team. Primary Responsibilities: · Provide operational leadership for Project Managers (PMs)team working on clinical trialso Work closely with the PMs during the set-up of a project, to ensure compliance with company principles and processeso Review key study documents prepared by the PM, such as charters and policieso Review study budgets and contractso Prioritize PM tasks, set timelines and monitor progresso Help resolve specific trial-related or other operational project issueso Provide close guidance for « sensitive » issues, e.g., timely identifying signs of problems, help addressing them, or escalate as needed.o Provide guidance for PMs—coordinated meeting preparation and follow-upo Participate in internal team meetingso Serve as a senior level operational contact for multiple study partners, including academic collaborative research groups, the bio-pharmaceutical industry, and a variety of vendors, participating in meetings, and supporting PMs in preparing, and following- up as necessary· Perform PM tasks for specific studies / projects, if needed· Serve as line manager and direct supervisor for individual PMso Train / coach PMs on client guidelines, policies and SOPso Participate in professional development discussions, setting objectives and training plans with PMs· Motivate and guide members of the PM team under their supervision to learn, interpret and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures with minimal guidance· Inspire team-work· Communicate effectively in multicultural teams within company Headquarters and the company network, and across organizational boundaries, respecting differences between people from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds· Maintain a high level of poise and professionalism while coordinating a diverse variety of daily and special project deadlines simultaneously· Work closely with other PMLs, to identify and resolve common PM and trial operational issues to be discussed during recurring the operational team meetings· Identify areas of improvement in company HQ operations and contribute to its continuous optimization (e.g., development of new procedures, tools, etc.)· Participate in initiatives aimed at harmonizing or improving the efficiency of interactions between company HQ and company member groups· Develop training modules for PMs on a need basis, in collaboration with the other PMLs and Research Operations Director (ROD)· Support ROD as neededQualifications sought:· Academic degree, preferably in a (para)medical discipline· Sound knowledge of GCP and methodologies, regulations and procedures related to clinical trials· Experience in the set-up and management of all operational aspects of clinical trials (in academia, industry, or CRO)· Experience in oncology clinical trials is a plus· Previous experience in managing budgets and contracts is a plus.· Strong analytical skills and highly organized project management abilities, sense of diplomacy, and attention to details, while maintaining a broad overview· Demonstrated leadership skills and people management experience· Native or native-like written and spoken English; French, Dutch or other languages are a plus· A high level of integrity and sense of responsibility and professionalism