Project Manager - III* at HAYS in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.


Our client is seeking a Project Manager - III* for a remote opportunity.


Job Description


• Manage day-to-day administration and operations for ISRs and collaborative studies from concept approval to study closure:
• Plan the external project timeline and regularly monitor adherence, metrics, and progress throughout the study lifecycle
• Partner with global, regional, and local Medical Affairs teams, Translational Medicine, Safety to review protocols and research plans
• Work with Kite & Gilead partners to carry out budget analyses, regulatory submission support and contract negotiations
• Support clinical demand accuracy, clinical logistics preparation and Tech Ops readiness efforts by tracking institutional start up activities and ensuring timely progress
• Work with institutional contacts to reliably maintain study data in iEnvision platform to ensure single source of truth
• Monitor study milestones (e.g., deliverables, enrollment status, publications) and process monthly invoicing to support financial forecast accuracy
• Ensure effective, accurate, and timely communication to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively identify gaps in SOP and prepare updates to ERP playbook to address gaps or reflect process improvements and changes
• Produce monthly leadership reports to illustrate the evolving ERP portfolio
• Communicate frequently with external institutions to assure compliance with research activities and provides direction for those institutions regarding research, contractual, and milestone compliance, recruitment, and reporting


Skills & Requirements


Basic Qualifications


• Master's and 4+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management
OR
• Bachelor's with 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management
OR
• Associate and 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management
OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry/project management


Preferred Qualifications
• Good understanding/experience in clinical and/or pre-clinical research, or experience in Clinical Research/Development, Medical Affairs
• Established communication, project management, problem solving, and organizational skills, including management of multiple priorities and resources while maintaining attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated, and resourceful - able to cultivate path forward in ambiguous circumstances and know when to ask for support or escalation
• PMP or equivalent project management qualification an advantage
• Experience of working in an international environment and distributed workforce an advantage
• Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and approach; ability to appropriately interact within Global Medical Affairs and across diverse departments, senior management, and external customers/vendors
• Comfortable synthesizing information to support leadership presentations and memos
• Knowledge and skill with Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and other reporting and tracking tools


Benefits/Other Compensation


This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.


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