Our search for better is changing the lives of our customers. Its changing the careers of our people too creating new challenges and opportunities all the time. Were a business that never stands still. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a Senior Clinical Program Manager and you wont either.
Position Overview:
As part of the Project andPortfolio Managementteam for Medical and Clinical Affairs the Clinical Program Manager oversees theproject management planning execution tracking and reporting of clinical studies and/or research projects in accordance with agreed upon resourcing timing and budget. This individual drives cross functional project and/or program execution through collaboration with a wide range of functional groups acrossConvatec.
Key Responsibilities:
- Consistently project manage clinical studies to ensure completion on time within the agreed scope and budget
- Work with cross functional managementclinical operationsteams and project teams to provide a coordinated and collaborative approach to executing the clinical studies
- Organize and manage the clinical portfolio activities to identify and sequence the activities needed to successfully complete each study and establish the resources (time money functions etc.) required to complete the activities
- Work within a cross functional team to ensure workstreams are appropriately planned and integrated into master study schedules and are aligned with the target business need
- Develop communication plans and provide updates on assigned studies to stakeholders specifically with the Head ofClinical Operations
- Review study schedules with senior managementclinical operationsteam members and project team members; revise schedules/plan as required to ensure successful completion
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks. Escalate as appropriate to ensure timely resolution of identified issues
- Set up files to ensure all study information is appropriately documented and secured
- Support the PMO (Program ManagementOffice) to develop and enhanceproject managementtools processes and systems to ensure consistent and efficient ways of working
Skills & Experience:
- Strong proficiency in the use ofMS WordMS ProjectMS ExcelMS PowerPoint MS Teams database softwareSAPMS OutlookProject ManagementCloud Software
- Strong communicator; Speak listen and write in a clear thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
- Leader and team-worker who actively looks to develop themself and others; proactivelynetworksacross a complex organizational hierarchy and works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals and resolve problems
- An active listener and connector. The ideal candidate can take the broader picture and the perspective of others into account activating the right plan based on holistic understanding of the business challenges and business needs
- Tenacity and sense of urgency; the ability to make things happen quickly with large less nimble partners and/or teams. and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
- Problem solver: Assess situations & conflicts to identify causes gather and process relevant information generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
- Positively influence others and manage stakeholders to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
- Strong experience driving culture of Execution Excellence and accountability
- Good understanding ofClinical ResearchTrials
- Good balance of technical and commercial understanding
- Proven experience in project planning & managing complex technical elements of development projects or clinical studies
- Understand ethical behavior and business practices
- Ability to manage workload in either site-based location(s) or a home environment utilizing video-based meeting platforms and onlineproject managementtools
Qualifications/Education:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science; advanced degree preferred
- 3-5 years of experience successfully managing technical projects within a medical device and/or pharmaceutical company
- Project managementqualification is preferred (PMPor equivalent)
- Prior experience with clinical study execution within medical devices desirable
Dimensions:
Team
No direct reports
Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact
MACA (Medical and Clinical Affairs) organization to exchange information and coordinate action; T&I (Technology & Innovation) Finance and strategy team to exchange information and coordinate actionR&Dto exchange information.
Travel Requirements
Position may involve travel up to 10% of the time within the United States and Europe. Most trips will include overnight travel.
Languages
- Writing/Reading: Yes English
Working Conditions
Hybrid working with expectation to come into the local office 1-2 days every other week if applicable to location.
Special Factors
N/A
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