Clinical Project Manager

****Primary Responsibilities**** Identifies project guidelines and communication needs by: * Reviewing study requirements and response assessment criteria and collaborates with key stakeholders to develop study start-up activities and associated documents * Defining project plans (i.e. timelines, milestones and limitations for project staff) * Establishing project reporting schedules * Providing project updates to BD Director, Global Services Managing Directors, Sponsor representative(s) on schedule * Communicating timely, appropriate project information to project teams, sites and company/sponsor representative(s) Performs project analysis and management by: * Identifying critical project success factors for tracking, analysis and reporting * Determining needed resources for project completion and communicating needs to appropriate departmental managers * Collaborating with department leaders for appropriate training of those involved with the project toward excellence in successful and timely completion of project * Performing financial tasks including monthly billing, forecasting, project scope reviews and amendments, and pass-through cost management * Possessing a thorough understanding of the project contract and totals needed for monthly revenue reporting * Understanding SOPs and working closely with QA for clarification and documentation of deviations * Training and maintaining project team knowledge and applications of SOPs * Communicating all protocol clarifications/revisions to project team * Coordinating site management of data collection with internal and external teams Provides project team leadership by: * Leading by example with professional and collaborative conduct * Developing and delivering team project training * Establishing team performance expectations and guidelines * Providing input to departmental managers of respective team members’ performance level * Analyzing team performance for consistency/quality within established project guidelines * Collaborating with the departmental managers for team coaching/mentoring Supports Business Development efforts by: * Collaborating with BD Director in the development and presentation of company capabilities calls/meetings * Attending professional meeting(s) as Company representative * Delivering polished Investigator Meeting presentation projecting solid comprehension of project/protocol and company services Oversees project close out by: * Assisting with coordination of submission activities, as applicable * Assisting with initiating and overseeing all project close out activities to completion Performs supervisory functions by, if applicable: * Communicating job expectations * Planning, monitoring and appraising job results * Coaching, counseling and disciplining staff * Initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures * Approving direct reports time sheets, requests for time off and/or overtime * Performing timely performance evaluations of direct reports * Coordinating and conducting new hire interviews; facilitating hiring decision * Training new hires on departmental processes and responsibilities Maintains Quality Service and Departmental Standards by: * Reading, understanding and adhering to organizational Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”) * Establishing and enforcing departmental standards * Reviewing and updating company SOPs related ****Secondary Responsibilities**** Contributes to team effort by: * Exploring new opportunities to add value to organization and departmental processes * Helping others to accomplish results * Performing other duties as assigned and deemed necessary Maintains Technical Knowledge by: * Attending and participating in applicable company sponsored training **Qualifications:** Education: * Bachelor’s degree required or commensurate experience level.  Educational majors in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or other healthcare field highly desirable Experience: * Previous management or project experience in clinical development of investigational medications required * 1-3 years clinical trials experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical research organization required; preferably in a project management related role. * Working knowledge of GCH, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations * Medical Imaging experience a plus * Experience working with computer software including Word, Excel, Access and Project preferred Additional skill set: * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written * Strong organizational and leadership skills * Goal oriented * Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude **Working conditions:** Travel:  0-20% Lifting:  0-15lbs Other:  Computer work for long periods of time **EEO Statement** Bioclinica is an equal opportunity employer. Bioclinica evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic