Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Syneos Health is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization focused on accelerating customer success through clinical, medical affairs, and commercial expertise. The Senior Project Manager leads the operational, financial, and strategic delivery of full-service clinical research projects, serving as the primary client contact and overseeing cross-functional teams, timelines, budgets, risks, and quality. The role independently manages complex global clinical trials from startup through closeout while ensuring regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage clinical studies from startup through closeout
- Lead the operational and financial execution of Phase II and III clinical trials, including global and multi-protocol studies
- Act as the primary liaison between sponsors and internal project teams
- Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with GCP, ICH guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables
- Drive day-to-day study execution and proactively identify and resolve project issues
- Coordinate activities across functional teams and external partners to ensure successful project delivery
- Maintain accountability for project quality, financial performance, and customer satisfaction
- Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and key stakeholders
- Lead client meetings and provide regular project updates
- Independently prepare and present project materials for internal and external meetings
- Participate in bid defense meetings and business development activities as the designated Project Manager
- Support client growth opportunities through exceptional project delivery and relationship management
- Manage project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
- Monitor project progress through timelines, metrics, tracking tools, and reporting systems
- Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans to ensure successful project outcomes
- Ensure inspection readiness, including oversight of Trial Master Files and project documentation
- Prepare project reports for sponsors and senior leadership
- Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams
- Mentor and support junior Project Managers and Project Support staff
- Facilitate project-specific and therapeutic area training as needed
- Promote collaboration, communication, and accountability across teams
Skills
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of Bachelor's degree and experience
- Clinical Research Organization (CRO) experience required
- Proven experience independently managing clinical trials from initiation through closeout
- Strong hands-on cross-functional project management experience with direct involvement in study execution
- Experience independently managing project budgets, timelines, resources, and client relationships
- Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH Guidelines, regulatory requirements, and the clinical development process
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel up to approximately 25%
Benefits
- Remote work (pre-approved)
- Career development and progression
- Supportive and engaged line management
- Technical and therapeutic area training
- Peer recognition
- Total rewards program
- Company car or car allowance may be included
- Medical, dental, and vision health benefits
- Company match 401k
- Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
- Flexible paid time off (PTO)
- Sick time; eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work
Company Overview
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