[Remote] Senior Clinical Project Manager or Project Manager II - Cell & Gene Therapy

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fortrea is a company focused on cell and gene therapy, and they are seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager or Project Manager II to join their team. This role involves overseeing and managing domestic and global projects, ensuring effective communication, risk management, and project delivery while meeting client expectations.ResponsibilitiesOperational deliveryAccountable for project delivery with regards to agreed time, scope, cost, and qualityTEAM COMMUNICATION: Serve as key client contact for assigned projects, establishing working relationships with client project teams which result in client satisfaction, operational excellence and thereby increase potential for repeat businessLead core project team(s) and facilitate team's ability to lead extended project team(s), ensuring effective cross-functional teamwork among project team members including both internal and external stakeholders. Depending on size and scope of project(s), this job duty may be performed in collaboration with a Project DirectorServe as escalation point for project issues to internal and external stakeholders, as appropriateTEAM COMMUNICATION: Proactively identify and resolve conflicts as neededCOST: Understand the project delivery strategy, costing assumptions and resulting budget for assigned project(s)SCOPE: Deliver project(s) to scope, schedule, and costs, ensuring all remain on track with the contract and with financial performance targets. Initiate and implement appropriate actions to proactively manage the change control process both internally and externallyRISK: Proactively lead both quality control and risk assurance activities to ensure project deliverables are met according to regulatory, Fortrea and client requirementsQUALITY: Create and manage variance to required project plans. Per SOPs, implement and monitor progress against project plans and revise, as necessary. Ensure that all staff allocated to assigned project(s) adheres to professional standards and SOPs, providing performance feedback to team member’s respective supervisorsAid in development and maintenance of key project performance indicators for client specified metrics, ensuring that the KPIs are within scope of the project contractDefine and manage project resource needs and establish succession plans for key resourcesBusiness DevelopmentIn collaboration with relevant departments, prepare and deliver presentations for new business as requiredPerform other duties as assigned by managementLine Management and Talent DevelopmentTrains and mentors PM Academy PCs in multiple areas of expertiseMay be responsible for Line Management and Talent DevelopmentEnsures allocated resources are aligned with current and forecasted work in terms of capability, quantity, timing, and efficiencyMay be responsible for on-boarding, development, and retention of high performing talent; strengthening and deepening talent bench and successionAssesses project management competencies for assigned staff in order to create developmental plans that will increase competencies and close performance gapsProvides line management and technical support to assigned project leaders, including training, development, and performance review of assigned staffAll other duties as needed or assignedSkillsUniversity/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession (i.e., nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately accredited institutionFortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirementsMinimum of seven (7) years of relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO, including at least two (2) years of full project management responsibilityCell & Gene Therapy experienceWorking knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programsAdvanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and Power Point)Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environmentExcellent communication, planning, and organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions independentlyDemonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources effectivelyDemonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix systemFinancial awareness and ability to actively utilize financial tracking systemsGood knowledge of project management processesAbility to work independently and mentor junior project team membersAbility to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional mannerAbility to present to staff at all levelsMaster's or other advanced degreePMP certificationBiotech experienceBenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)401(K)Paid time off (PTO) – Flex PlanEmployee recognition awardsMultiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)Company OverviewFortrea is a provider of comprehensive Phase I through IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, patient access solutions. It was founded in 2023, and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.fortrea.com.