Project Manager - Clinical Trial Process Optimization
Exciting opportunity to drive innovation in clinical trial processes!
4 Openings: (3) Traditional PMs (1) Change Management PM
Salaried Contract - 12 Months w/Full Benefits | Remote
Join a high-impact team within a large pharmaceutical company, supporting continuous improvement and change management initiatives across the end-to-end clinical trial process. This role offers visibility and strategic influence in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing clinical trial delivery processes, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and compliance.
location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
job type: Outsourcing Project
salary: $115,000 - 165,000 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
ROLE OVERVIEW:
- Managing multiple sub-processes/workstreams within the clinical trial process.
- Leading project planning, execution, and change management efforts to support transformation initiatives.
- Developing and maintaining project plans, key milestones, and communication strategies.
- Identifying, tracking, and mitigating risks, issues, dependencies, and action items.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align business objectives and project outcomes.
- Driving adoption of new processes, technology solutions, and training initiatives.
- Coordinating stakeholder meetings, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.
- Ensuring project execution aligns with regulatory requirements (GCP compliance) and industry best practices.
qualifications:
MUST HAVE:
- Project Management Expertise - Strong background in managing cross-functional projects, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met.
- Stakeholder Management - Ability to engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of project plans.
- Process Improvement Mindset - Experience identifying inefficiencies, making recommendations, and implementing solutions.
- Adaptability & Critical Thinking - Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, understanding risks and issues, and driving resolutions.
- Meticulous Documentation Skills - Ability to track risks, issues, action items, and create high-quality project roadmaps, collateral, and reference documentation.
- Pharmaceutical/Clinical Trial Experience - Experience in clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements (GCP), and operational improvement within pharma/biotech.
- BS/MS degree or equivalent experience required.
- 6+ years of project/program management experience in a complex, multi-disciplinary, global environment.
- PMP certification is a plus.
- Experience in clinical trial management, GCP compliance, or regulatory requirements is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder relationship management skills.
- Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and data analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights.
- Experience in change management and process improvement methodologies is a plus.
skills: Clinical research, GCP (Good Clinical Practice), PMP, CTMS (Clinical Trial Management Systems), ICH Regulations
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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