Associate Project Manager

Cogstate

Associate Project Manager supporting complex Phase III clinical trials and client projects in a remote environment. Working collaboratively with global teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Senior Project Managers and Project Managers with larger Global clinical trials across all phases; lead own projects with limited support from Project Manager supervisor.
Fully support day-to-day Client Solutions activities with minimal oversight (preparing meeting agendas and minutes, following up with team members on action items, reviewing third party invoicing, raising invoices).
Plan and track project specific tasks.
Manage client relationships as a study POC; manage risks in a proactive fashion.
Develop understanding of Cogstate service delivery within operational, financial and regulatory constraints.
Interact with statistical, science and data management teams internally to identify data quality related issues and risks to clinical activities.
Contribute to internal project team leadership utilizing Agile methodologies.
Attend Investigator Meetings and ensure Cogstate is well represented.
Request resources across platform lines and ensure team member follow pre-determined hours allocated in budget.
Analyze reports for project hours and budget utilization and make course corrections in conjunction with Operations Line Managers.
Maintain project narrative for external and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (business, scientific or a technical discipline preferred). Master’s preferred but not mandatory.
2+ Years Project Management experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, CRO environment, Academic Research settings, or other settings where Project Management skills are required.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Budget management experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Paid Time-off: Cogstate employees receive 20 days of vacation leave, 10 days of personal leave and 10 paid public holidays.
401(k) Matching: As you invest in yourself and your future, Cogstate invests in you too: we match up to3% of your yearly salary in Cogstate’s 401k program.
Health, Dental & Vision Coverage: We've invested in comprehensive health & dental insurance options with competitive company contributions to help when you need it most. We also offer free vision insurance for all full-time employees.
Short-Term & Long Term Disability Life Insurance: 100% employer sponsored
Pre-Tax Benefits: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Learning & Development Opportunities: Cogstate offers a robust learning program from mentorships to assistance with programs to improve knowledge or obtain certifications in applicable areas of interest.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementBudget ManagementData AnalysisRisk ManagementAgile MethodologiesClinical TrialsClient SolutionsData Quality ManagementMeeting PreparationInvoicing

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProactive Problem Solving