Project Launch Manager

At Premier Research, we help biotech and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas into reality. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our staff members are the most valuable asset in delivering success. Inspiring and nurturing staff to do their best work means a better, healthier future for all. We’re a community of 2,000 people in more than 20 countries delivering unmatched expertise, operational skills, and dedication to meet the most challenging needs facing clinical trials today.

We’re looking for a
**Project Launch Manager** to join our
**Project Management**
***team that is passionate about improving healthcare through innovative clinical research. As a member of the Premier Research team, you’ll help create tangible solutions for patients in need while building cross-functional partnerships that enable your growth and success.
- ** We are Built for You.** We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
- ** We are Built by You.** Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.
- ** We are Built with You.** As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Together, we are Built for BiotechSM.
** Join us and build your future here.**

As the
**Project Launch Manager,** you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise to manage and oversee Project Launch activities of functional groups that make up the project teams To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be proficient in the launch of newly award clinical trials. Because of this critical role, Premier Research is able to avoid the common pitfalls which place key milestones in jeopardy. You will be able to use your expertise to lead the multidisciplinary team through this critical part of the clinical trial lifecycle to ensure success leading to customer satisfaction.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Coordinate efforts for the launch within Premier Research, the Sponsor and third-party vendors
- Establish and maintain full communication across the project team by interacting with functional groups for Project Launch activities from award through completion of Startup; facilitate internal cross-functional communication including but not limited to Finance, Business Development, Strategic Development and Regulatory departments until the end of Startup; communicate project launch risks to the Project Leader and leads resolution of project related conflicts with necessary corrective/preventative actions and alert Project Leader to potential issues
- Establish standard core project plans, documents, templates and project timelines across multiple functional departments; review and ensure drafted plans developed by functional leads are submitted to clients prior to Kick-Off Meetings and fully signed off by Premier and Sponsor following the meeting
- Ensure adherence to project budget and scope of work during Startup.
- Ensure team training is in accordance with protocol and/or project requirements, including therapeutic, protocol specific and process training
- Track and review timelines for all Project Launch activities for assigned projects and ensure that the Project Leader is kept up to date with the latest status
- Monitor the quality of project deliverables and addresses quality issues with the appropriate team members
- Ensure appropriate transition planning for completion of the Startup phase

**You’ll need this to be considered**:

- Bachelor’s degree preferably in a clinical, biological or science-related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of education
- CRO experience is essential
- 5 +years of experience in managing or assisting with the management of clinical trials
- Solid experience with delivering Startup milestones on time and with high quality; participating in the development of core project documents including Project Management Plans, Clinical Monitoring Plans, Communication Plans, and Data Management Plans
- Determination, energy, aptitude, and passion to work on short term, high-intensity, highly visible projects/assignments
- Known for being customer-focused in approach to work and communications with the ability to professionally interact with sites, clients, vendors and other functional areas; strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
- Maintains a positive, results orientated work environment; excellent team player, collaborative and able to build an effective team; strong ability to influence project team performance
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, able prioritize work to meet deadlines; ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; accountable, dependable and strong commitment
- Willingness to travel (10%)

Because we are transforming life