For over 25 years PAREXEL has supported the Bio-Tech and Pharmaceutical industries in helping the development of new drugs and treatments on a global basis. As a leading global biopharmaceutical service provider, we supply knowledge-based contract research, medical communications and consulting services across a broad range of therapeutic areas to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. We have helped over 800 clients to develop and launch some of the most important drugs and devices of our time—helping people live better and healthier lives everywhere in the world. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, PAREXEL operates in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information about PAREXEL International visit www.PAREXEL.com.
In this role, the Project Manager coordinates all project development activities for a given study with input from the Associate Director Client Services and/or Level II/III PM. These activities range from overall timeline management to specification development, project validation and through to project go-live.
Under the direction of the Associate Director Client Services, the PM will oversee that projects are developed to the full satisfaction of our clients and in accordance with project timelines. Once a project has been won, the Project Manager is the primary client contact.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Write the design specification and oversee the development of individual projects in accordance with client needs.
- Manage the project team's activities and interact with Clinical Project Associates, Technical Project Managers and Programmers in order to ensure quality, accuracy and the timely delivery of projects to clients.
- Guide the client to successful use of the IVRS. Assist the client with any problems or questions they may have throughout the development phase, including implementing changes or suggesting necessary improvements to project specifications.
- Supervise the project testing and validation for quality control on assigned projects, adhering to Perceptive Informatics's Quality System and regulatory requirements at all times.
- Travel to client sites and investigator meetings to give presentations and/or training on the Perceptive Informatics product.
- Ensure that documentation of validation is completed.
- Ensure that regular contact is made with the client to foster satisfaction with the product and the company.
- Support the training needs of the Clinical Project Associates.
- Communicate pertinent information with reference to design specification changes, ensuring an understanding of client requests across all team members.
- Develop a system that will create a timely and efficient workflow process, and identify and suggest necessary process improvements to fellow team members.
Experience - External:
Qualifications: A strong client-focused attitude is required, along with strict attention to detail, the ability to work well under pressure, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Good computer skills, including use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are also essential, together with a working knowledge of databases. Sound project management skills are also essential, as is the ability to work well as part of a team.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in conjunction with at least 1 to 2 years of experience working as a CRA or experience in a related field. Project management experience working in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is required. Experience supporting clinical trials using IVRS technology is desirable.
- Location: Northbrook, IL
- Compensation: $60,000-80,000
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