Project Manager

Position Title:
Project Manager

Department:
Research

Reports To:
Senior Research Management

Direct Reports:
President, Research

POSITION FUNCTION

The Project Manager will function to support project management within the Research Department. This will include project management coordination and tracking of new site start up, growth of existing sites, growth of therapeutic area capabilities including new physician or strategic partnerships, site technology consolidation, or other projects as necessary. This role is fully remote with technology provided.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

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Our Passionate Cause: _**

Revolutionizing Research & Changing Lives

**_ Organization Profile:_**

Centricity Research is a clinical research organization with more than 40 sites, access to over 1.6 million patients and participants, and more than 150 active investigators across Canada and the southeastern United States. Our name, Centricity Research, was purposefully chosen to signify the fact that we are customer centric. Our study participants, sponsors, CROs, and physicians are the cornerstone of our business. The name Centricity Research also highlights the fact that our organization has earned a position of prominence and importance within the industry. We aim to build and nurture strong, trusting relationships with all audiences, and being customer-centric is embedded within our company culture.

**_ FUNdamentals:_**

Centricity Research recognizes the following core values as being essential characteristics for individual and collective success:

- Dream Big
- Go Above and Beyond
- Do The Right Thing
- Be Curious
- Have Fun

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Project Management Coordination
- For any assigned Project, collaborate with Senior Research Management to outline project scope, risks, essential items and timelines in a clear manner using Project Management tools
- Create a Project Tracker template, and customize to each project that is underway
- Complete follow-up of items within the Project Tracker or assigned system, source out updates prior to deadlines, and maintain up-to-date information at all times
- With support from Senior Research Management, identify any areas of the Project that are at risk of delay or failure, determine source of risk (e.g. staffing support, sponsor delay), and implement contingency plan or project plan adjustment
- With support from Senior Research Management, facilitate communication of key project outcomes, accomplishments, and adjustments to stakeholders
- Areas of Projects may include (but not limited to)
- New Site Start (de novo or merger)
- New Therapeutic Area Start
- New Technology Implementation
- New strategic partnerships
- Must be able to balance multiple project priorities simultaneously and shift focus quickly as priorities change
- Must be an strong communicator, work proactively, and facilitate multi-level collaboration

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

**Minimum**: Bachelors of Science Degree or equivalent, required

**Preferred**: Post secondary education or certification in project management

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- Prerequisite (Essential):_
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage time efficiently
- Self-directed
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Proficient level of clinical, interpretive, and analytical skills with organizational skills for project planning
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Strong knowledge of ICH GCP, FDA & HC Division 5 guidelines
- Foundation:_
- Conflict resolution
- Receptive to feedback
- Empowering & Developing others
- Empathy Skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Achievement oriented
- Analytical ability
- Initiative
- Decision making
- Leadership:_
- Forward thinking
- Innovative
- Creative
- Strategic thinking
- Self confidence
- Strong interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Physical demands include but not limited to prolonged sitting, light lifting, standing, reaching, walking, and bending.
- Frequently required to complete work on the computer in a seated position
- May be required to lift light boxes (10 - 20lbs)

WORKING CONDITIONS
- Modern medical office environment or home office environment
- Required to follow OSHA and CCOHS guidelines, in addition to other local healthcare regulations
- Required to perform duties in relation to HIPAA, PIDEDA, and other local privacy regulations
- Some positions may require overnight/weekend hours

**BENEFITS**:

- Opportunities to work with internationally renowned physicians
- Comprehensive health benefits, competitive salary
- RRSP or 401(k) contribution matching
- Continued opportunities for growth & development; yearly education allowance
- Paid holiday closures and employee appreciation days off

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an ex