[Remote] Sr. Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Project Manager II - Ophthalmology

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fortrea is seeking an Ophthalmology Senior Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Project Manager II to join their growing FSO team. This role involves owning the operational strategy for clinical projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while meeting customer needs. The successful candidate will lead project teams, manage risks, and drive innovation in clinical trials with a focus on patient centricity.ResponsibilitiesTake accountability for proactively driving project performance toward contracted deliverables while meeting customer needs and maintaining operational excellenceTake ownership of the customer relationship while drawing on the Company’s pool of expertsDrive communication and collaboration with the client and project team across a matrixed, multi-cultural, environment. Lead the development of the project strategy and ensure prioritization with the project team and key stakeholders in the creation of clear, data driven strategies and proactive management of project scope, timelines, quality, and budget. In collaboration with relevant departments, prepare and deliver presentations for new business as requiredLead the identification of project, financial and quality risk leveraging end to end risk management practices and quality by design principles. Appropriately utilize data sources, dashboards, and risk management strategies to drive innovation and proactive problem solving with the project and client teams. Lead the adherence to project governance and issue escalation pathways, ensuring that project plans are in place to address identified risk while adhering to professional standards, SOPs, client, and regulatory requirementsPartner with project team members and key stakeholders to oversee and manage project budgets, resources, and scope. Ensure adherence to established budget and financial milestones. Accountable for accurately forecasting project revenue and managing project costs in adherence to the budget. Leading the timely management of changes to scope and the change order process. Ensures project team awareness and tracking of KPIs for any client specific metricsProvide inspiring leadership and play a key role in the creation of high performing project teams. Facilitating communication and teamwork while driving delivery, ensuring that team members understand contracted scope, timelines, and budget. Ensures that resource projections are accurate and visible to resourcing teams, proactively escalating resource constraints and challenges. Develops and mentors team members in multiple areas of expertise and provides feedback as needed to respective line managersAll 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 five (5) years of relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO3 - 5 years on clinical project management experience within a CRO or pharmaStrong ophthalmology experienceExperience in Project Management of the End-to-End Clinical Trial Lifecycle or Project Management of large-scale Projects in other industriesWorking 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 systemsAbility 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 certificationProven experience managing global clinical trials across multiple regions, with an understanding of cross-functional and cross-cultural considerationsBenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)401(K)Paid time off (PTO) 6 Flex PlanEmployee recognition awardsMultiple ERG 2 (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.