Project Manager - Clinical Trials

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This role is in support of Cencora's wholesale distribution services in Europe operating through our Alliance Healthcare business.

The mission of a Project Manager is to ensure the correct execution of the different tasks of the study in terms of quality and timelines. To achieve the project's goals, the Project Manager should organize teams and assign responsibilities to ensure effective collaboration, develop and oversee the execution of the project plan, and maintain open lines of communication with stakeholders, team members, and clients.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop project plans that align project objectives with the organization's overall strategy. This includes defining the project's roadmap, objectives, scope, deliverables, and necessary resources.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with the project. Establish contingency plans to address potential issues that may arise during the project's lifecycle.
• Act as the main point of contact between internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication. This includes reporting project progress, resolving conflicts, and managing expectations.
• E nsure that the project complies with all applicable regulations and standards, including the company's internal policies and external laws affecting the project.
• Be the main actor and leader while setting up a project.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring that all necessary activities are planned, and deadlines are met.
• Track project progress, identifying and resolving any issues or deviations from the original plan.
• Ensure smooth invoicing and forecasting.
• Ensure that the project remains within the defined scope and manage any change requests that may arise.
• Oversee the implementation of quality standards throughout the project lifecycle to ensure deliverables meet specified requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of project progress and prepare periodic reports for senior management and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including all the Internal stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of clinical trial supplies/services into ongoing operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Health Sciences, or related fields.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience as a Project Manager, preferably in projects involving external client contact.
• Previous experience in logistics preferred.
• Previous experience in clinical trials preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and consistently deliver solid results.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to manage and resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and aptitude for synthesizing broad and complex sets of information into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with all levels of individuals across the organization and externally
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Result-driven with ideas to drive continuous improvement process.
• Ability to function in a high pace environment, multi-task, manage and prioritize various and differing projects, as well as work effectively toward numerous deadlines.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. For details, visit

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