We are looking for an enthusiastic project manager to join our clinical operations team. The PM provides 360° oversight of assigned clinical studies, driving timelines, quality, budget and team performance, and serves as the primary point of contact for sponsors and vendors. This role is ideal for an up-and-coming project leader who is ready to take ownership of full-service trials within a fast-growing CRO environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, start-up, execution and close-out of clinical trial projects, ensuring that all contractual deliverables are met on time and to the highest quality standards.
- Act as the primary liaison between sponsors, vendors, and internal functional departments, maintaining clear and timely communication, and fostering robust relationship management.
- Develop and maintain the Project Management Plan, Communication Plan, and study-specific, risk-based Study Assessment Plan. Track progress against timelines and milestones.
- Coordinate and supervise the creation and revision of functional plans (monitoring, data management, statistical analysis, safety, etc.) and track the corresponding deliverables.
- Drive regular project team and status meetings and provide concise status, budget, milestone and time-tracking reports to sponsors and senior management.
- Monitor key risk indicators, analyse deviations, implement/oversee mitigation actions, and escalate issues as required to ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and German law.
- Select study sites and third-party vendors, and oversee the contracting, site activation, and investigator payments during the start-up phase.
- Manage the project budget with the support of the Director of Operations to ensure that financial performance aligns with client expectations.
- Mentor junior project managers and contribute to team training and performance feedback initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing or a related field (or Bachelor’s degree plus relevant clinical research experience).
- Experience: A minimum of one year’s experience in external clinical project management or two years’ experience as a junior project manager within the company, with demonstrated leadership of study teams.
- Regulatory and technical knowledge: Profound understanding of ICH-GCP, German drug/device regulations, and internal SOPs governing clinical trials.
Skills and competencies:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in German and English; able to convey complex study information to diverse audiences.
- Strong planning, organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proven track record of meeting timelines and managing multiple priorities.
- Proficient in common project management and productivity software tools.
- Customer-centric mindset with high attention to detail, integrity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Ability and willingness to travel as study needs require.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@palleos.com.
