The posting
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We are proactively inviting qualified candidates to join our talent pool for anticipated Project Management needs (across multiple seniority levels from Project Managers (PM) to Project Directors (PD)). At Alimentiv, we have project management teams in Full-Service Study Management, Imaging, as well as supporting roles in Corporate Services. At this time, we're primarily seeking those with clinical project management experience at the PM or PD level.
What the process looks like:
- A Talent Acquisition representative will contact selected candidates to schedule a qualifying call to learn more about your experience, and what your timeline looks like
- We'll also share details about timelines on our side - note that this Talent Pool is not necessarily for an immediate, active role
- We'll keep your details on file and in mind - if an active vacancy does arise which matches your seniority and logistical details, we'll reach out to get an interview scheduled with the team
- Our Talent team is actively monitoring this pool - no black box here!
About the Role(s)
- Project Manager
- As the project lead, will act as primary liaison throughout the project life cycle ensuring client/sponsor expectations appropriately managed; addressing and resolving queries/issues, planning and executing all project meetings, assisting with site and patient recruitment strategies and materials, assisting with the development of stakeholder training and by regularly providing sponsor/client with project status and update reports.
- Manage project budget and initiate, review and negotiate changes to study budgets with sponsor.
- Identify, assign and monitor the completion of interdisciplinary project tasks.
- Develop and/or participate in the development of project communications, training, regulatory submissions and/or audits and selection of third party vendors as required.
- Define and manage project resource needs and establish contingency plans for key resources.
- Initiate improvements to enhance the efficiency and the quality of the work performed on assigned projects.
- Ensure that staff allocated to assigned project adheres to professional standards and SOPs established for clinical research.
- Lead, motivate and coordinate teams and mentor/coach team members as appropriate.
- Delegate effectively and prioritize own and project team members workload.
- Project Director
- Establish and maintain high quality, well-functioning client relationships throughout project life cycle, working with client(s) and CPMs to establish delivery expectations, metric, and communication standards.
- Ensuring client remains well informed on project progress, risks, issues and changing needs and that clients' queries are appropriately addressed and resolved in a timely manner, within established project guidelines/standards.
- When required assist with RFP/bid defense processes.
- Working with CPMs and other functional specialists to deliver high quality projects that include all required elements within pre-established corporate standards.
- Review and approve project scope, budget, metrics, tools, recruitment, and training requirements with CPM ensuring all project elements are in place, are realistic, are completed and delivered, and adhere to all project and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee and review project critical path(s) providing guidance and regular feedback to Clinical Project Managers to ensure process aligns with client expectations, that project SOPs, controls, guidelines, regulatory standards, and industry best practice are being met or exceeded, and that consistent high quality service level is maintained from internal and third-party providers throughout the project life cycle.
- Evaluate, assign, and monitor unit resource requirements to ensure all current and upcoming projects are planned, staffed and resourced appropriately and that staff and third-party vendor performance meets or exceeds sponsor, project and regulatory expectation.
- This will include hiring, terminations, performance evaluations, staff training and development activities and providing input to the director during the corporate budget process.
Qualifications (may vary depending on role needs)
- Project Manager - Applicants should have a minimum of a college diploma/degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience + substantial on-going training. The ideal candidate will have people management experience and possess significant and progressive experience in the management of global, multi-centre, investigator-initiated clinical trials. The successful individual will demonstrate exceptional communication and time management skills.
- Project Director - Applicants should have a minimum of seven years of related work experience with ongoing training, and a three-year College Advance Diploma/Degree in a relevant field of study, preferable in (Health) Sciences or Clinical Research.
Compensation/Total Rewards
- Compensation may vary depending on the role seniority, geographic location, and candidate experience.
- All full-time, permanent roles will include a base salary + eligibility for performance-based bonus, as well as a variety of benefits which vary by location, but are designed to ensure you feel supported.
- If contacted for an initial call, a member of our TA team will be happy to share more.
