Senior Project Manager – Oncology/Hematology
Syneos Health
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Arizona • Maine • United States
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About the role
- Drive the operational and financial success of Phase III clinical trials.
- Lead cross-functional teams across Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and QA.
- Act as the primary liaison with clients, ensuring smooth project launch, conduct, and closeout.
- Oversee project deliverables, timelines, and budgets while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Mentor junior project managers and project support staff, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Own project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
- Ensure alignment and accountability across all vendors and study partners.
- Implement contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
- Maintain and evaluate project progress using advanced tracking tools.
- Prepare and present project materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support inspection readiness and Trial Master File compliance.
- Participate in bid defense meetings as the potential project lead.
- Build strong client relationships to generate new opportunities.
- Stay up-to-date on oncology/hematology trends and the evolving drug development landscape.
- Train and mentor new project managers and clinical staff.
- Facilitate team communication, collaboration, and professional development.
Requirements
- Experienced Global Project Leader (NA, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC) with strong Phase III CRO project management experience and a proven track record of delivering clinical trials successfully.
- Oncology and Hematology expertise, with direct experience leading complex Phase III trials.
- Cross-functional team leadership, overseeing such teams as Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality Assurance.
- Financially savvy, skilled in managing multi-million-dollar budgets, including creation, forecasting, and negotiation of out-of-scope work.
- Vendor management expertise, ensuring alignment, quality, and accountability across all study partners.
- Deep regulatory knowledge, with expertise in GCP/ICH guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Educational foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related field.
- Tech-forward, comfortable leveraging digital tools and emerging technologies to optimize project delivery.
- Strategic, results-driven leader with exceptional communication skills, able to navigate complex, dynamic environments while inspiring teams to achieve excellence.
Benefits
- Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company match 401k
- Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time
- Company car or car allowance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Phase III clinical trialsCRO project managementbudget managementforecastingvendor managementregulatory knowledgeGCP guidelinesICH guidelinesrisk mitigation strategiesproject tracking
Soft Skills
cross-functional team leadershipcommunication skillsmentoringcollaborationstrategic thinkingresults-drivenclient relationship buildingproblem-solvingprofessional developmentinspiring teams