Project Manager

About the Role

The Project Manager is primarily responsible for the planning and management of all contracted responsibilities for assigned projects. Act as primary contact between Novotech and client. Leads and oversees the execution of clinical projects in accordance with local regulation, ICH GCP guidelines, Novotech/client SOPs and the Project Agreement to deliver the project on time and to budget. Project Manager is responsible for the overall project deliverables, leading the internal team and the financial performance of the project.

Project Managers are responsible for the delivery of the project from site selection through to Close out of the study including all deliverables within scope. The Project Manager is responsible to identify and evaluate potential risks and develop risk management plans to mitigate this risk. Project Managers are expected to have a solid understanding of the drug development and clinical trial process, the role and workings of a Clinical Research Organization (CRO), ICH GCP, international and local regulatory requirements.

PMs are expected to contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Determine project feasibility, considering the needs of the sponsor as required to assist Business Development.
• Actively provide guidance and review scope of work, responsibilities, timelines and quality of deliverables.
• Understand the requirements of the Project Agreement and ensure Novotech performs these services to the required standards. Understand the inherent risks of the project and collaborate with management to ensure appropriate contingencies are initiated.
• Ensure set up and maintenance of operational project plans, timelines & study tracking tools (such as CTMS), and eTMF, as required.
• Work with the Vendor Manager to assess, appoint and manage study vendors to ensure the study is adequately supported, e.g. central laboratory, drug distributors, IRT providers.
• Coordinates workstream and cross functional project teams, such as Clinical, Regulatory, Medical, Biometrics and Pharmacovigilance.
• Perform review of protocols, eCRFs, study specific forms and process, as per the requirements of the project.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies, SOPs and procedures and be quality minded in performance of duties.
• Assist in the review and development of SOPs and processes. Identify areas of inefficiency in process and make recommendations to management for improvements.
• Participate in activities of the project management group, as required.
• As requested, and in collaboration with the Business Development (BD) group coordinate feasibility information gathering.
• Identify and highlight opportunities within own projects to expand business collaborations.
• The Project Manager may be asked to participate in Bid Defense Meetings.
• Understand the responsibilities of Novotech as a service provider in the pharmaceutical industry and ensure all communications with external parties and performance of the study team, presents a positive professional image of the company.
• Represent Novotech at industry forums (conferences, professional association, committee work, international investigator meetings)

Experience and Qualifications

• Graduate in a clinical or life sciences related field.
• Relevant experience/qualifications in allied professions may also be considered.
• At least 5 years' experience within the clinical research industry and previous project management experience, including Associate Project Manager or equivalent.
• CRO experience is advantageous.

Salary Band - $150,000 - 175,000USD - Salary offered will be based on candidates experience level.

Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only one of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.

We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ , have a disability or have caring responsibilities.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to talking to you about working at Novotech.