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Catalyst Clinical Research LLC

Project Manager-Australia

FULL TIME

August 14, 2024

Position Summary: As a Project Manager you will be a key member of the Development Operations, Project Management Team. You will be accountable for achieving successful delivery of clinical trial team activities at the trial/program level by meeting contractually agreed sponsor and regulatory requirements according to Scope of Work (SOW) and agreed upon timelines. You will lead and direct cross functional teams and understand/manage sponsor expectations. You will proactively identify, resolve/mitigate, and escalate risks and/or issues.
Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for planning, tracking and delivery of efficient and high-quality trial execution of all operational aspects of assigned clinical trials/programs (can be more than one) from protocol inception through Clinical Study Report (CSR) and trial close out.
  • Responsible to manage and drive the SOW consistent with the targeted timelines and budget for the assigned clinical trials/programs.
  • Responsible for communication to the sponsor with strict attention to budget and timeline estimates for deliverables and timely notification of changes to SOW and timelines.
  • Responsible for timely communications to the sponsor on all aspects of the study with a priority on communicating any patient safety issues.
  • In collaboration with the trial/program team and all stakeholders ensures the completion of all project deliverables from contract signature to delivery of final clinical study report and project close out while complying with ICH GCP requirements.
  • Responsible for managing study vendors, patient enrollment and liaise with investigators and study sites.
  • Lead cross-functional teams while understanding and managing client expectations.
  • Responsible for working with the sponsor, subcontractors and Catalyst assigned project team members to manage resources (internal and external) to meet contracted project timeline and sponsor expectations.
  • Responsible to proactively identify, resolve/mitigate, and escalate risks or issues when necessary and proactively communicate to the project team any issue that may negatively impact the overall project, seeking a collaborative resolution.
  • Continually look for methods to improve the overall collaboration, efficiency, and excellence with which the deliverables are achieved.
  • Perform project status tracking and reporting including participation in the monthly project review with the ELT.
  • Accountable for the overall integration and communication of the study parameters to all stakeholders/partners (sub-contractors, strategic partners, internal partners, and Sponsor representatives) to ensure the execution of the work product.
  • Ensure effective project plans (i.e., Clinical Monitoring Plan, Communication Plan, Project Management Plan, Vendor Oversight Plan, Recruitment Plan) are developed and in place and optimal for the trial as per SOW and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Work proactively with the clinical trial team to set priorities in accordance with applicable project plan, company SOP and procedures, International Conference on Harmonization-Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Responsible for oversight of the Clinical Monitoring Plan to ensure a consistent approach to monitoring is maintained throughout the study.
  • Per SOW collaborate with internal safety team member or Safety Vendor to develop Safety Management Plan and ensure the internal and extended team members are trained on the plan.
  • Proactively report project resource needs to management (overage as well as shortage).
  • Contribute to the development of site initiation presentations and in collaboration with the Clinical Research Associate (CRA) and sponsor deliver to sites for initiation purposes.
  • Provide project/trial level input and coordination of tasks supporting the following deliverables: feasibility analysis, recruitment projections, data collection status, data cleaning progress and strategy, data lock tracking and overall reporting of deliverable timelines.
  • Develops and revises trial and site recruitment strategies/plan to support achieving the recruitment goal as driven by project milestones.
  • Collaborate with Central Site Services (CSS) in the development of the templates for the investigator contract and budget, and investigator Grant payments process.
  • Team with cross functional team members (i.e., Data Management (DM), Clinical Science (CS) and Biostats) in protocol deconstruction e CRF (Electronic Case Report Form) development, the development and review of the data management plan, edit specifications, e CRF completion guidelines, diaries, questionnaires, and data screens.
  • Throughout the course of the project, monitor and QC the electronic Trial Master File (e TMF) to ensure that the required trial documentation is filed per the TMF reference model.
  • At study close out responsible for oversight and transfer of a quality e TMF to the sponsor.
  • Collaborate with internal team, sponsor, medical monitor, and partners to develop agenda and content of the project team meetings.
  • Lead the project, site, internal and vendor meetings and ensure meeting minutes and action items are captured, distributed to all team members, sponsor, and management.
  • In collaboration with CS and DM review and identify study data for trends (per company process) and in collaboration with the internal team develop a plan (retraining of sites etc.) to address any issues or concerns with the data collection/data entry.
  • Participate in data review meetings as needed in collaboration with DM, CS and Biostats, internally and with the sponsor to review data for trends or issues and develop an action plan to address any questions or concerns.
  • Monitor the quality of vendor deliverables, address any issues with the appropriate team members and identify opportunities to improve training, execution, and quality across the team. Responsible for oversight of any changes to the study because of a protocol amendment as per the SOW. This includes ensuring study related documents (i.e., Amendment, ICFs, manuals, plans, e CRF, e CRF completion guidelines and contracts) are updated and distributed/communicated to the internal and external team and vendors in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for oversight of Corrective and Preventative Action Plan (CAPA) process implementation as needed for assigned trials. Collaborates with cross functional teams, Clinical Operations Management and Quality Management on CAPA plan, process, and implementation.
  • Responsible for reviewing and providing input to corrective and preventative actions for Internal Quality Review (IQR) findings for assigned studies and works with Clinical Operations Management to address findings.
  • Facilitate and assist Medical Writing in the development of the CSRs.
  • Maintain proficiency to current ICH and GCP regulations, guidelines, and white papers as they apply to areas of study.
Supervisory Requirements/Responsibilities: N/A
Position Qualifications and Requirements:
Education: Minimum of a BS/BA in a biomedical discipline or equivalent education/training is required.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience with clinical research methodology and product development activities (IND filing, study design, monitoring, study coordination, data management, data analysis, NDA submissions). Prior project management or project lead coordination experience is required.
Required Certifications: N/A
Required Skills:
  • Preferred experience in bid defense process.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in communicating with and motivating multiple partners/vendors/outsource partners.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated track record in leading successful teams to achieve aggressive timelines using creative problem-solving techniques.
  • Collaborative leadership style.
  • Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
  • Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Working Conditions: Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or an appropriate work visa is required for this role. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.


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