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Project Management Associate (PMA)

TFS HealthScience


Job Location:

Lisbon - Portugal

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this role

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full-service capabilities resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.

The Project Management Associate (PMA) is aligned to and managed under the assigned therapeutic business unit. The PMA will function operationally as a member of the study team and provide administrative support to the Project Manager (PM)

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the planning setup execution and close-out of clinical studies ensuring timelines quality standards and regulatory requirements are met.

  • Maintain study documentation CTMS records contact lists trackers logs and study files.

  • Provide administrative and operational support to Project Managers Clinical Research Managers and CRAs.

  • Coordinate study communications meetings agendas minutes presentations and newsletters.

  • Assist with vendor management investigator payments invoice tracking and financial reconciliation.

  • Support regulatory submissions audits inspections and document translation processes.

  • Coordinate study logistics supplies and investigator meeting activities.

  • Act as a central point of contact for study teams and sponsors fostering effective collaboration and communication.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a CTA or in another entry-level role within a major CRO such as ICON PPD IQVIA or Syneos Health.

  • Motivated individuals looking to develop their careers take on new challenges and grow professionally.

  • A genuine interest in progressing toward a Project Manager career path in the long term.

  • Strong Excel skills including experience managing multiple trackers and spreadsheets as well as using formulas pivot tables and macros.

  • Interest in leveraging AI tools to improve efficiency streamline processes and generate innovative ideas.

  • Strong English communication skills.

  • Comfortable working in a client-facing environment.

What We Offer

We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You will join a team that values collaboration quality and making a difference in the lives of patients.

Our core values of Trust Quality Passion Flexibility and Sustainability guide our decisions and shape our culture. By aligning on these values we foster collaboration innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. Together we make a difference.

A bit more about us

Our journey began over 30 years ago in Sweden in the city of Lund. As a full-service global CRO we build solution-driven teams working toward a healthier future. Bringing together over 600 professionals TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 50 countries offering flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology Neuroscience Oncology and Ophthalmology.