Sr. Project Manager- Patient Recruitment ; AES

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Job description

Accelerated Enrollment Solutions (AES) is a business unit of PPD that offers both sponsors and contract research organizations best-in-class clinical trial research site and patient enrollment solutions, with tiered offerings combining the expertise, as needed, of industry leaders PPD, Synexus, Acurian and Optimal Research.

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall coordination and management of clinical trials from start up through the final deliverable. Directs the technical and operational aspects of the projects thus securing the successful completion of clinical trials.

Works with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project, interpret data on complex issues, make good business decisions and ensure solutions are implemented. Works to ensure that all project deliverables meet the customer's time/quality/cost expectations.

The PM, with support from the Project Management Directors and/or Associate Directors, working in collaboration with other functional area leads, is accountable for ensuring that all project deliverables meet the customer/contract expectations, providing accurate hour forecasts, reviewing pass through costs and ensuring timely invoicing.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or licensed certified health care training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Has proven understanding and experience of working within clinical development (equivalent to four years). This could include specific experience in a particular functional area
• Can demonstrate evidence of a period of successfully managing and/or leading individuals/team
• Experience using project management software
• Solid understanding of how to craft and manage a project budget
• Must possess a valid passport, as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost)Solid financial acumen
• Applies a range of negotiation techniques to achieve desired outcomes with evidence of commercial and organizational acumen
• Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, written) and can communicate in English language (oral,written)
• Sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and adapts to changing situations
• Has the ability to persuade, convince, and influence or impress others
• Is organized, proficient at multi-tasking with good attention to detail
• Able to lead, motivate and coordinate teams. Coach/mentor team members as appropriate
• Able to delegate, effectively prioritizes own and workload of project team members
• Ability to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc
• Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately
• Has an understanding and appreciation of clinical research/development, including medical and therapeutic areas, phases and medical terminology
• Has experience with leading, liaising and coordinating cross-functional project teams
• Has knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and Directives
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activties
• May require travel (Recruiter will provide more details)

Working Environment:

Employees hired in this role may be assigned to a US government contract and if so would be subject to COVID-19 vaccination and reporting requirements

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.

Able to work in non-traditional work environments.

Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.

Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.

May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.

This role requires independent travel up to 20%, inclusive of traveling in automobiles, airplanes, and trains.

PPD Defining Principles:
- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer's trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD -

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world's most urgent health needs, then please submit your application - we'd love to hear from you.