Senior Technical Project Manager (Remote)

$87,480 - $136,000/Yr

Wirb-Copernicus Group - Princeton, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Princeton, NJ

About the position

The Senior Technical Project Manager at WCG is a pivotal role responsible for the overall management of the Study Implementation Team members assigned to various projects. This position is crucial in ensuring that eCOA/ePRO projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to the agreed-upon scope of work. The Senior Technical Project Manager acts as a bridge between sponsors, internal teams, and partners, managing the operational execution of these projects. This role involves overseeing and analyzing the development trajectory of eCOA/ePRO technology within the portfolio, identifying potential risks and mitigations at the roadmap level, and escalating risks to leadership and stakeholders as necessary. In addition to project management, the Senior Technical Project Manager is responsible for configuring study setups for complex eCOA/ePRO solutions and driving departmental process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance in project delivery. The position requires direct oversight of assigned Study Implementation Team members, ensuring that project goals, milestones, and deliverables are met. The role also includes defining and implementing business and system process best practices, creating strategies for contingency planning and risk mitigation, and leading the process of issue identification and resolution. The Senior Technical Project Manager will also provide support to the Business Development team as required and may be assigned other duties by the supervisor that may not be directly related to the position. This role is essential for the successful execution of clinical trials and requires a strong background in project management within a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of assigned Study Implementation Team members.
• Oversee and manage scope of assigned eCOA/ePRO projects to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Responsible for planning, scheduling, and successful completion of project goals, milestones, and deliverables for assigned projects.
• Lead as an operational interface between the client and Company for project/service solutions.
• Responsible for running moderate to complex programs and projects which include management of tasks for solution planning, analysis, configuration, and execution.
• Define and implement business and system process best practices.
• Configure eCOA/ePRO study deployments by creating study metadata, study configurations, and Azure service configurations.
• Create strategy for contingency planning and risk mitigation within assigned project scope.
• Lead process of issue identification and resolution.
• Serve as functional lead for complex initiatives spanning multiple lines of business.
• Provide support to the Business Development team, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 5 years' experience in a clinical project management environment (CRO, pharmaceutical company, or other centralized service provider used in clinical studies) required.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience preferred including proven skills and ability to lead, motivate, engage and integrate a remote team.
• Must have firsthand experience with all stages of the project life cycle, from requirements gathering to release, as well as successful delivery within a regulated framework.
• Hands-on experience working with clinical trial technology platforms, familiarity with json and .html languages preferred.
• Experience in reviewing protocols and identifying key reference areas preferred.
• Knowledge of GCP.
• Ability to deliver complex programs through independent work and effective task delegation.
• Excellent problem solving/decision making skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with the ability to utilize technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to positively engage with clients.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project and the ability to produce detailed reports and presentations using these tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Azure service configurations.
• Familiarity with clinical trial technology platforms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Disability, 401k with match, and flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs and additional work/life resources
• Referral Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible PTO
• Volunteer Time Off to benefit the community
• Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training, certification assistance, and continuing education reimbursement