Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Location: Wilmington, NC

Job Description:
Antiviral/ Anti-infective Division
Wilmington Headquarters

Senior Project Manager (SrPM) is responsible for the overall coordination and management of clinical trials from start up through close out activities. Directs the technical and operational aspects of the projects -- thus securing the successful completion of clinical trials. Works with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project, interpret data on complex issues, make good business decisions and suggest and implement solutions. The SrPM, with support from the Clinical Operations Directors and / or Associate Directors, working in collaborative project management with other functional area leads, is accountable for ensuring that all project deliverables meet the customer/contract expectations, providing accurate hour forecasts, reviewing pass through costs and ensuring timely invoicing.

Manages complex, multifaceted programs in terms of customer, therapeutic area or time/quality/cost parameters of deliverables. Oversees all functional areas involved in delivery of various aspects of clinical programs (i.e., Clinical, Administrative, Data Management, Biostats, QA MA, PVG), while meeting the client’s needs and adhering to the contracts and associated project budgets. Must be experienced in analyzing budget variances and assisting in the preparation of contract modifications, where applicable. Typically responsible for management of more than one project.
Education and Experience:

• Minimum 4 years experience in clinical research in clinical monitoring/management combination or program management
• Minimum 2 years project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or licensed certified health care training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good project management skills
• Excellent problem solving, judgment and decision making skills
• Effective oral/presentation and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management skills.
• Strong leadership skills
• Demonstrated skills in motivating and integrating project teams.
• Able to prioritize workload of project team.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and retains a positive attitude.
• Knowledgeable of FDA, ICH and GCP guidelines
• Able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
• Computer skills

PPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Person of Contact:
Mark Czesak
Phone: 910-772-2885
Email: mark.czesak@wilm.ppdi.com