Project Manager executing change management strategy for clinical transformation at Excelya. Leading cross-functional collaboration and mentoring junior team members in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
**About the Job**
Join Excelya, where Audacity, Care, and Energy define who we are and how we work. We believe in creating bold solutions and fostering an inclusive environment where collaboration and individual growth go hand in hand.
This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, ambitious team. You will play a critical part in driving innovatio and making an impact in the clinical research space, while enjoying a stimulating professional environment that encourages personal and intellectual growth.
**Activities**
Conceive and execute the change management strategy for a major clinical transformation program
Conduct an initial audit to assess organizational readiness and identify key change levers
Design and deploy communication and training plans to support adoption of new tools and processes
Produce impactful deliverables (e.g., video tutorials, communication assets, workshop materials)
Lead and facilitate workshops with clinical teams to drive engagement and alignment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, R&D, Data, Quality) to ensure operational integration
Provide hands-on support from strategy to delivery, with strong ownership of project scope
Mentor junior team members and act as a point of leadership in a complex environment
Challenge existing practices and proactively propose solutions aligned with transformation goals
Requirements
**About You****At Excelya, taking audacious steps is encouraged, so we're looking for individuals who are ready to grow with us and share our values.
**Experience**: 5–7 years in transformation and change management roles, ideally in clinical development or healthcare R&D environments. Proven experience leading similar digital or organizational transformation programs, with a strong ability to engage stakeholders and deliver tangible results. Experience working in matrixed and cross-functional environments is essential.
**Skills**: Expertise in change management methodologies and organizational design. Deep understanding of clinical development processes and GCP requirements. Strong leadership and communication abilities, including facilitation and stakeholder engagement. Capable of producing high-impact deliverables (strategic plans, training materials, visual content). Comfortable navigating complex environments and bringing clarity to teams. Familiar with digital health tools, clinical trial platforms, and agile methodologies
**Education**: Degree in Life Sciences, Project Management or related fields
**Languages**: Fluent in French and English (written and spoken).
Benefits
**Why Join Us? **
At Excelya, we combine passion for science with enthusiasm for teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.
Here's what makes us unique:
We are a young, ambitious health company representing 900 Excelyates, driven to become Europe's **leading mid-size CRO **with the **best employee experience**. Our **one-stop provider service model **— offering full-service, functional service provider, and consulting — enables you to evolve through diverse projects. Working alongside preeminent experts, you will help improve scientific, operational, and human knowledge to enhance the patient's journey.
**Excelling with care** means benefiting from an environment that values your natural talents, pushes boundaries with audacity, and nurtures your potential, allowing you to contribute fully to our shared mission.
Job title
Project Manager – Change Management, Clinical Field
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