Hybrid Manager, Project Associate

at Syneos Health

• Job title: Manager, Project Associate
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Belgrade, Serbia

About the role

• Manager, Project Associate responsible for operational management and delivery within clinical study portfolios. Working in synergy with senior team members to enhance process improvements and project management systems.

Responsibilities

• responsible for the management and delivery of operational activity within the assigned TBU
• Provides coordination and support of processes and functions related to the delivery of a program or portfolio of clinical studies with oversight of senior team members
• Provides support to senior team members for strategic and operational level planning
• Supports leadership as needed to drive ‘positive change’ throughout the company through effective participation in continuous process improvement programs
• May include line management responsibilities for project management staff within the BU
• The position may also, as needed, manage study activity for projects ranging in size and complexity from single service studies to large full scope, and/or multiple protocol projects
• Supports senior team members in the implementation of global project management systems and processes to increase efficiency, as directed
• Responsible for the management and delivery of operational activity within the assigned BU
• Provides support to leadership in performance improvement, operational efficiencies, and operational excellence by identifying best practices and ideas for innovation and continuous improvement within Project Management
• Assist in the development of contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies to ensure success of the Project Management Function

Requirements

• BA/BS in the life sciences, nursing degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• extensive progressive management experience preferably in a worldwide clinical research, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company
• Comprehensive management skills and experience, including short and long-term planning, evaluation, directing and motivating staff, marketing and financial management
• Thorough knowledge of FDA regulations, drug development, and clinical project management procedures
• Strong ability to manage time and work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convinces, and persuade
• High proficiency with full MS Office Applications, including MS Project
• Direct therapeutic area expertise is preferred
• Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 25%)

Benefits

• supportive and engaged line management
• technical and therapeutic area training
• peer recognition
• total rewards program