Clinical Project Manager (Ref: 43539)

Salary / Rate:

GBP 30,000.00-35,000.00 

Location:

Cambridgeshire 

Rate:

Yearly 

Job Type:

Permanent 

Sector:

Other 

Date Posted:

13/06/2008 

Reference:

43539 

Our client is a global pharmaceutical company and their current lead programme is the development of a product portfolio of prescription medicines, including Sativex, to meet patient needs in a wide range of therapeutic indications. The company is now looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Project Manager, who will take responsibility for the management of clinical studies via full service CROs and the internal international CRA team, and reporting of results for assigned projects.
The successful candidate will assume responsibility for studies in the continuing phase III neurology and analgesia programme. The role is for individuals seeking to work within a dynamic leading edge research environment. In addition to providing scientific input and project management to clinical trials, the successful candidate will also be responsible for communicating budgetary and financial aspects of studies to the Accounts Department and, as part of the Clinical Operations Department, will be expected to work with other members of the team to continually improve processes.
The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the execution of Phase II-III and other approved clinical studies according to ICH/GCP guidelines and regional regulations. Overall management of sponsored clinical studies from study design to clinical report finalisation, ensuring that the studies are conducted to the highest quality standards, are within the agreed budget and are delivered on time.
The key responsibilities of the role are the management of sponsored clinical studies in the Multiple Sclerosis and analgesia therapeutic areas and other therapeutic areas from time to time as determined by the needs of the organisation. To include writing study protocols, overseeing monitoring to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements for the study, and evaluating and selecting study investigators. To participate in the selection of all vendors for the responsible study and their supervision. To participate in Investigator Meetings and ensure training of cross-functional team members
The client is looking for a candidate with the below qualifications:

Life Sciences Degree
Broad CRA monitoring experience gained over 3+ years, with either a CRO or pharmaceutical company and with some international clinical project management responsibilities.
Must be able to provide both operational support and scientific input to clinical trials processes.
Experience in analgesia and neurology studies would be beneficial.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be required as solid, productive relationships are built and maintained with internal and external stakeholders often across geographical boundaries.
Must be a self-starter, comfortable working independently and being empowered to make decisions.

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