Senior Project Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.
We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.
As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.
Join us and build your future here.
What You'll Be Doing:
Ensures successful management and coordination of efforts assigned to all members of the global project team, including but not limited to Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Biometrics, and Medical Affairs/Safety, to support milestone achievement and overall project delivery
Ensures adherence to project budget and scope of work to realize project profitability
Ensures all project tasks are completed in accordance with project plans and in compliance with standard Premier Research processes, policies and procedures
Acts as the primary liaison between Premier Research and the customer for all assigned projects and chairs project team meetings and teleconferences
Assists in Business Development activities, including proposal development and leading proposal presentations in partnership with Business Development and Scientific Account Leadership
Develops strong relationships with current clients to generate new and/or add-on business for the future
What We Are Searching For:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a clinical, biological- or science-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of Project Management experience in a CRO/Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Specialty Pharma industry
Budget/finance/costing experience on a project level
Experience in managing complex trials, multiple phases, and full lifecycle
Global experience preferred
In depth, multiple therapeutic area including protocol knowledge in Psychedelics, MDD, and Epilepsy
Core Responsibilities
The Senior Project Manager will lead global project teams across clinical operations, regulatory, and biometrics to ensure successful project delivery and budget adherence. They will also act as the primary client liaison and support business development activities to secure new and add-on business.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a science-related field and at least 5 years of project management experience within the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries. Strong expertise in managing complex, full-lifecycle clinical trials and proficiency in budget management are required.
Benefits
- Flexibility
- Work-life balance
About Premier Research
Industry: Biotechnology Research
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Premier Research International LLC (Premier) is a global leader in clinical research and consulting services with expertise in driving an efficient and effective path to market for the life sciences industry. Premier is built with the needs of biotech in mind, turning breakthrough science into life-changing drugs, devices, and diagnostics by addressing trial complexity, overcoming development hurdles, and demonstrating product value. Leveraging deep therapeutic expertise, innovative technology, and product development operational proficiency—from preclinical planning to clinical trial execution and commercialization—our integrated approach offers personalized, end-to-end solutions to identify the pertinent data and insight necessary to make informed decisions earlier and deliver accelerated development timelines for a smarter, faster path to approval. Through our commitment to partner boldly, deliver impact, and foster community, we’re driving change that advances research and improves lives while creating meaningful opportunity for patients, customers, and all Premier team members. Follow our page to learn more about our work—and explore career opportunities to be part of the transformation.