Details for the position are as follows:
- 12-month contract to start with the possibility of extension or conversion depending on performance and budget.
- Rate: $42.57-49.29 hr for 3-5 years of experience // $54.71-64.29 an hour for 5-7 years of experience.
- Location: Remote - candidate must be based in EST/CST and able to work EST hours.
- This critical role provides project management support to the DX-DSS organization, specific to the project management activities of compound projects, studies, and activities. It involves overseeing the coordination, planning, and execution of activities related to prioritized compounds or initiatives.
- This individual is to collaborate with a cross-functional, matrix-ed organization. This role also provides the opportunity to manage and drive initiatives prioritized by the leadership team.
- Develop and maintain project plans with milestones, timelines, and budget for compound-related activities
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of project milestones
- Identify and escalate potential / current workload capacity issues in partnership with team
- Serve as two-way communication channel between DX-DSS LT and compound team for project management topics that require escalation (ie timeline, high-level budget, milestones)
- Document action items and decisions while maintaining appropriate project management artifacts
- Capture, monitor and escalate project risks, actions, decisions · Proactively identify potential roadblocks and implement mitigation strategies
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on objectives
- Track project performance, reporting progress and key metrics to DX-DSS-LT using Smart Sheet or other reporting project management support
- Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the project management space
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 3 years in business management functions in mid-sized/large international companies, authorities or associations
- Experience in standard business computer applications (Microsoft Office, Smartsheet)
- Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
- Formal knowledge of project management methodologies within industry standards
- Proficiency on managing financial tracking.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts, methods, and standards of Clinical Research
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in explaining in simple terms complex concepts
- Proven negotiation and facilitation skills, a team player and self-starter
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and positive attitude for customer service mindset.
- Ability and flexible to work remotely with worldwide team members across cultures and time zones.