Position Title: Clinical Services Project Manager I - RTD
Work Location: Tucson, AZ, USA 85755
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Arrangement: Preference for local candidates, but remote acceptable with travel

Position Summary: Under general supervision, manages multiple clinical and lab services projects of less complex nature from initiation through contract completion.
Background & Context:

• This job is first in the Clinical Sciences project 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 Sciences Program Specialist Senior or Clinical Sciences Program Manager.
  Key Responsibilities:
• Manages multiple clinical testing and lab services projects from initiation through contract completion under supervision of Program Manager.
• Acts as primary point of contact to Pharma customers.
• 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 our organization 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 our organization clients.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
  Qualification & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required.
• Master’s Degree education and work experience in a related field.
• Specific Project Management Training, or Clinical Research training and/or certification.
• 2 years of project and/or clinical trial coordinator/management experience in a regulated, CRO, diagnostic, and/or pharmaceutical industry with regulated documentation.
• Experience with clinical projects that require rapid activity/milestone achievement.
• Experience in clinical trial management and knowledge of bio-sample (clinical testing) management and process flow preferred.
• Previous experience with standard project management process (PMI) desired.
• Diagnostic and/or Pharmaceutical industry and relevant diagnostic area knowledge preferred.
• 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

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $33.00/hr.