Clinical Services Project Manager I

The Position

Purpose

Under general supervision, manages multiple clinical and lab services projects of less complex nature from initiation through contract completion. Applies project management skills and experience in delivering projects on time, within budget and with high customer satisfaction. Facilitates cross-functional interactions to complete the assigned projects within the deadline and compliance with pharma services plan.

This job is the first in the Clinical Services Management job series comprising four levels. The employee is assigned on projects that may be limited in scope and/or of low to medium complexity. It may involve collaboration with other Clinical Services Project Managers or Clinical Services Program Manager.
 

Who you are

You will manage multiple clinical testing and lab services projects from initiation through contract completion under supervision of Program Manager. You will act as primary point of contact to Pharma customers.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Performs tactical coordination of timelines for all projects and functions within CDx Pharma Services and:

•Develops project plans, establish and coordinates timelines for assigned projects and functions;

•Manages execution of cross-functional plans and tracks progress of activities;

•Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays and challenge assumptions.

• Oversees and guides day to day activities of sample process flow and accurate reporting of results. Implements / pulls in best practices within the clinical sciences team; fosters continuous improvement by ensuring knowledge and experience exchange

• Guides and manages cross-functional interactions to complete the assigned projects within the deadline.

• Interfaces with resources outside of the company (Contract Research Organizations (CROs), site investigators, client counterparts, etc.) and serves as single point of contact with Pharma and Roche clients.

• Manages meeting activities such as setting agendas, organizing meeting time and editing meeting minutes.

• Tracks, maintains and communicates project reports and clinical study data to Pharma and Roche clients.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Your Key Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field.
• Master's Degree Specific Project Management Training, or Clinical Research training and/or certification is desired.

Required Experience

• 2 years of project and/or clinical trial coordinator/management experience in a regulated, CRO, diagnostic, and/or pharmaceutical industry with regulated documentation is required
• Experience with clinical projects that require rapid activity/milestone achievement is required
• Experience in clinical trial management and knowledge of bio-sample (clinical testing) management and process flow is desired.
• Previous experience with standard project management process (PMI) is desired.
• Diagnostic and/or Pharmaceutical industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge is desired.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possesses problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities.
• Familiarity with management of Clinical Trials.
• Understanding of Quality and Regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of clinical sample process flow and testing.
• Strong Written and verbal communication skills and meeting facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database and email software (e.g., Microsoft Excel,
• Microsoft Word).
• Possesses interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. Displays leadership skills.
• Ability to work under time pressure while maintaining high standards of precision and data quality.
• Ability to manage projects with activity/milestone achievement to complete clinical study testing and data
• reporting to pharma partners.
• Ability to apply specialized knowledge and skills in the functional areas, particularly interfacing with laboratory, scientific, and medical staff.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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