Clinical Project Manager, Dallas, Texas

The Company

A leading provider of medical information services. Employing more than 6,000 health professionals, this organization offers robust clinical trials services through six centralized call centers and a nationwide network with more than 230 branch offices. We delivering quality patient recruitment services, specimen collection, data collection and testing services for Government, Academia, Employers, Pharmaceutical, CRO's and SMO's.

Scope of the Job

The Project Manager opportunity is located in Dallas, Texas and reports to the Vice President, Clinical Services. Your basic role is the overall coordination and management of clinical research services as determined by each client.

Daily Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day functions of clinical trial activities. Represent the organization as the primary contact on specific studies. Demonstrate comprehensive and current knowledge in relevant therapeutic or product areas. Demonstrate ability to write clearly, document activities, effectively present ideas (both written and oral), good communication skills, including appropriate use of medical/scientific terminology. Assist in preparation of project budgets and pricing. Assist in business planning with sales department. Provide senior management with study update. Proficiency in clinical trials involving complex design issues (e.g., multi-center). Ability to train and guide staff on a national scope.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Recruit and manage associates as necessary. Prepare and deliver performance and development reviews. Demonstrate ability to maintain a constructive problem-solving attitude while dealing with time demands, incomplete information or unexpected events. Ability to work effectively in a team environment, demonstrate interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills. Understand and update staff on overall business goals and objectives. Candidates should possess a willingness to serve as a mentor to other employees.

Candidate Requirements:

Must be extremely flexible and able to rapidly change priorities. Must have the ability to develop solutions and solve problems for a wide variety of situations as they arise. Must have medical and technical aptitude. Must have technical writing skills. A comprehensive knowledge of ISO, GCP, FDA, and other applicable regulations governing the conduct of clinical trials us required. Candidates should have the ability to interact effectively with others in our business, with our customers, and with others externally. Must be computer literate and familiar with Windows, Word, and PowerPoint. Travel as needed (approximately 15%) A minimum of 5 years clinical research experience with a Health Sciences preferred or licensed or certified health care training (i.e.: RN, MT, PA, RPh,) or equivalent experience preferably with CRA experience.

Compensation