Project Manager II – Oncology, Ophthalmology

Job Description:

• Oversee and manage domestic, regional, and/or global projects, sometimes under the direction of a Project Director
• Develop and manage project teams, communications, risk, scope, schedule, cost, quality, and stakeholders
• Ensure project variances are proactively mitigated and client expectations are met
• Apply working knowledge of drug development and clinical trial execution
• Compile and drive project documentation, ensuring accuracy and quality of regulatory data
• Serve as key client contact and establish working relationships with client project teams
• Lead core project teams and facilitate extended project teamwork across internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as escalation point for project issues
• Proactively identify and resolve conflicts
• Understand project delivery strategy, costing assumptions, and budgets
• Deliver projects to scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
• Manage internal and external change control processes
• Lead quality control and risk assurance activities
• Create, manage, and revise project plans; monitor progress against plans
• Ensure staff adhere to professional standards and SOPs; provide performance feedback
• Develop and maintain project performance indicators and client-specified KPIs
• Define project resource needs and establish succession plans
• Prepare and deliver new-business presentations
• Train and mentor PM Academy PCs
• Potentially manage lines and develop talent
• Align resources with current and forecasted work
• Support onboarding, development, retention, and succession planning
• Assess project management competencies and create development plans
• Provide line management and technical support, including training, development, and performance reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Candidates must be based in the United States
• 2-5+ years of global project management experience with experience in Oncology or Ophthalmology
• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession 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, including 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 encourage team members to seek solutions independently
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and 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 professionally
• Ability to present to staff at all levels
• Oncology or Ophthalmology experience
• Master's or other advanced degree (preferred)
• PMP certification (preferred)
• Biotech experience (preferred)
• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate a vehicle safely
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Varied hours may be required

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
• 401(K)
• Paid time off (PTO) – Flex Plan
• Employee recognition awards
• Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)
• Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits