Senior Scientific Project Manager

Company: Altasciences Preclinical Seattle, LLC
Location: Everett
Posted on: February 16, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Scientific Project Manager

Everett, WA, USA * Fargo, ND, USA * Kansas, USA * Overland Park, KS, USA * Philadelphia, PA, USA * Virtual
Req #1113


Friday, December 11, 2020


Altasciences is a mid-size contract research organization with a unique focus on supporting drug development from lead candidate selection to proof of concept. With over 25 years of industry experience, we provide preclinical and clinical solutions to an international customer base of biopharmaceutical companies. Our full-service offering in this critical stage of drug development includes program management, preclinical safety testing, clinical pharmacology services, manufacturing and analytical services, medical writing, biostatistics, data management, and bioanalysis services tailored to specific research requirements. Altasciences has facilities in Montreal, QC; Kansas City, KS, Seattle, WA and Philadelphia, PA.

Our team is made up of over 1,300 professionals from the medical and scientific fields who work together to achieve a common goal: to contribute to the advancement of life sciences. Bring your talents and forward-thinking approach to Altasciences and help us develop medicines for those who need them, faster.




The Senior Scientific Project Manager leads the operational study team, manages key relationships with internal and external stakeholders and oversees all aspects of a given project to ensure successful execution. The Senior Project Manager develops and proactively manages study timelines and is responsible for the scope of work including third party vendor involvement. The Senior Project Manager adequately evaluates probability and impact of risk, develops and implements risk management plans to mitigate effect on project objectives and deliverables, and effectively navigates project budgets towards expected profitability. May have a supervisory role to facilitate staff mentoring.





Main responsibilities





Independently execute complex clinical trials from study award through archival;



Develop project-specific timelines and proactively manage the critical path to ensure on-time execution and delivery per scope of work;



Assess out of scope activities for potential change orders;



Act as the central point of contact for all internal and external stakeholder inquiries during execution of a project and maintain effective and efficient communication with all parties;



Ensure critical milestones are met using autonomy and interpersonal skills;



Manage and coordinate, along with the study team, any situation impacting study outcome and escalate as appropriate;



Plan and execute internal and external study team meetings;



Coordinate, review and approve study related documents;



Create and maintain the Trial Master File, and ensure inspection readiness;



Support submissions to institutional review boards and regulatory agencies;



Work with Quality Assurance to ensure GCP and regulatory compliance is maintained;



Facilitate process of identification, selection, initiation, monitoring, and close out of appropriate investigational sites;



Review critical study data for accuracy and evaluation of protocol endpoints;



Provide effective oversight of third-party vendors Facilitate Lessons Learned meetings;



Participate in departmental process improvement initiatives;



Participate in client visits, or host clients, as required;



Provide assistance to Business Development in promoting Altasciences' services;



Facilitate staff training and conduct performance appraisals, where applicable.











Desired Profile:





Bachelor or higher level degree in Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Medicine, Sciences;



Equivalent fields and /or equivalent experience could be considered;



Minimum of 6 years' experience in clinical research including at least 4 years in project management;



Leadership;



Team player;



Sense of urgency and accountability for self;



Ability to work independently;



Organized self-starter;



Exceptional Communication;



Negotiation;



Flexibility;



Client services approach (internal and external);



Problem solving and risk mitigation;



Management skills;



Fluent English language skills required (both written and spoken);



Software : Microsoft Office (including MS Project) Electronic Case Report Forms.







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Everett, WA, USA

Fargo, ND, USA

Kansas, USA

Overland Park, KS, USA

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Virtual




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Altasciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.

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