Clinical Services Project Manager I

$55,100 - $101,000/Yr

Roche - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Tucson, AZ

10,001+ employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Clinical Sciences Project Manager I at Roche is responsible for managing multiple clinical and lab services projects from initiation through contract completion. This role requires applying project management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction. The Project Manager will facilitate cross-functional collaboration and serve as the primary point of contact for Pharma customers, overseeing project timelines, maintaining communication, and implementing best practices within the clinical sciences team.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clinical testing and lab services projects from initiation through contract completion.
• Act as the primary point of contact to Pharma customers.
• Perform tactical coordination of timelines for all projects and functions within CDx Pharma Services.
• Develop project plans and establish timelines for assigned projects.
• Track, maintain, and communicate project reports and clinical study data to Pharma and Roche clients.
• Manage execution of cross-functional plans and track progress of activities.
• Identify gaps and potential bottlenecks or delays in project timelines.
• Guide and manage cross-functional interactions to complete assigned projects within deadlines.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of sample process flow and accurate reporting of results.
• Implement best practices within the clinical sciences team and foster continuous improvement.
• Interface with external resources such as Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and site investigators.
• Manage meeting activities including setting agendas and editing meeting minutes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a life sciences degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field.
• Master's Degree with certification in Project Management Training and/or Clinical Research training.
• 2+ years of project and/or clinical trial coordinator/management experience in a CRO, diagnostic, and/or pharmaceutical company.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality and regulatory processes.
• Experience with clinical projects requiring rapid activity/milestone achievement.
• Knowledge of bio-sample (clinical testing) management and process flow.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with standard project management processes (PMI).
• Experience working within the diagnostic and/or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Meeting facilitation skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance.