Project Manager
Location: Wayne, PA
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., is a fast growing Development Partnering Organization (DPO), which acts as a virtual partner in supporting its Biopharmaceutical & Pharmaceutical clients throughout the entire clinical research, development and submissions process. Based in Wayne, PA, Octagon meets their client's unmet needs by integrating information technology and multidisciplinary services to create a complete solution. We offer unparalleled practical knowledge and industry expertise that spans the clinical research and development lifecycle.
The Project Manager provides project management expertise in the planning and execution of regulatory oversight, leadership and oversight of multi-functional task force teams. Reporting directly to the Director of Project Management within our Clinical Data Operations Department, the Clinical Project Manager's primary responsibilities will include the following:
- Serve as the key point of contact between internal and external project teams
- Plan and execute on assigned project(s)
- Act as primary liaison (i.e. effectively communicate project timelines/milestones, assign workflow, coordinate team meetings)
- Responsible for project budget, forecasting, costing and timelines
- Establish and maintain client relationships
- Provide regular status on all aspects of a project to reporting manager and/or directors.
- Recommend departmental needs such as staffing, process solutions, efficiency practices
- Support business development proposal writing
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practices
- Manage projects and team meetings (issuing agenda, previous meeting minutes, follow up actions items)
- Provide or arrange project specific training for internal and external customers
- Assist or review project supporting documents including data review guidelines, study materials and any other supporting documentation
The successful candidate will have a combination of the following skills/experience:
- Minimum four year degree and Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and/or CRO experience preferred
- Proven ability to manage and/or coordinate projects from start to completion.
- Hands on experience in developing and administering standard operation procedures as related to project management
- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks and delegate authority as necessary
- Experience managing and forecasting budgets
- Strong written, oral & presentation skills, with an ability to make professional and credible first impressions with internal and external customers
- Must be able to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with both internal and external customers, responding effectively to sensitive inquiries
- Intermediate to Advanced user skills in MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Octagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an outstanding corporate culture. We are an emerging growth company providing a business casual environment, strong benefits, competitive compensation and outstanding career advancement opportunities. The entrepreneurial setting, coupled with our financial stability, has made us an employer of choice, and one of the most sought after Life Sciences employers in the area. Please visit us at www.octagonresearch.com to learn more about how we are revolutionizing the drug development lifecycle.
