Clinical Project Management Associate - Zionsville, United States - Discovery Solutions Inc.

Description

Job Description


COMPANY:
Discovery Solutions seeks applicants for a Clinical Project Management Associate (5-7 years).


LOCATION:
Indianapolis,


IN

SUMMARY:

Clinical Development Manager has responsibility for the technical management and operational oversight of clinical research trials for assigned assets in the portfolio.

The Clinical Development Manager will be responsible for all aspects of global clinical trials operations, from conception through execution to close out, including timeline creation and management, outsourcing strategy, vendor management, patient recruitment and budget management.

The Clinical Development Manager will achieve this through clinical development expertise and effective cross-functional partnership with the Asset Team with support from Senior and Associate Directors, Clinical Operations and Project Management.

The Clinical Development Manager will also provide direction, leadership, and clinical operations technical/process expertise to their staff.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Planning and Execution:
Role-based Training Plan (Clinical Operations I)

Accountable for oversight of clinical operations and delivery of clinical project milestones on time and on budget

Create and manage implementation timeline and clinical trial activities via the custom database and Project Management tools

Accurately forecast and track direct expenses for clinical budgets

Document key team information and clinical decisions in custom tracking and communication database

Manage clinical operational risks and their impact to the timelines and budgets of clinical studies, including critical path activities


Leadership:
Role-based Training Plan

Ensure direct report competencies evolve and address implications to overall resource management and strategies

Consistent demonstration of the leadership behaviors

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proactive communication with asset team members

Strong problem-solving skills

People Management:
Role-based Training Plan (Clinical Operations I)

Recruit, develop and retain a diverse and highly capable workforce

Build an organizational culture that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion

Ensure robust training plan and timely completion of required training for direct Reports


QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific or health-related field

Minimum of 5 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical development

Early phase clinical trials operations experience preferred, but not required

Must understand clinical development processes and the interdependencies of various tasks that require coordination among asset team, functional/regional team members and third parties


Additional Skills/Preferences:
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP)

Previous supervisory experience

Strong self-management and organizational skills; able to manage workload, set personal and team priorities and adjust as needed

Able to influence others without direct authority

Strong problem-solving skills: able to anticipate and recognize systemic problems, diagnose root causes, and take corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence

Travel may be required

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