Project Manager II

Project Manager II (PM II)

Are you looking to make your next career move? CellCarta, a Contract Research Organization, is hiring a Project Manager II to join our dynamic team. As a Project Manager II, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise and skills, on a global scale, to ensure that our services meet the highest industry standards. Come work with a team of talented individuals who are committed to making a positive impact on human health and well-being. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting new career with CellCarta!

Summary

The Project Management II (PM II) for CellCarta Logistics reports to the Director of Project Management. The PM II primarily acts as the key contact for sponsors of CellCarta Logistics. The PM II communicates with Sponsors to collect and organize information and materials based on RFP/Protocol requirements to develop a  management plan of the study and study materials. The PM II leads the study team in fulfilling the scope of work outlined in the contract.

The PM II is expected to work effectively with counterparts in Operations, IT, Quality Control, Contracts, Business Development, Finance, PM I and Associate Project Managers (APM) to meet portfolio and company strategies. The PM II should work with the PM III portfolio managers on their studies.

Responsibilities

The PM II is responsible for maintaining  and managing individual projects and is tasked with ensuring clients trust CellCarta Logistics as a provider of laboratory manuals, labels, kits, and sample management services for PK, PG, PD, and tumor tissue samples.

More specifically, you will participate in the following:

1. Developing Study Materials for Sponsors

• Liaise with sponsors, review study protocol and Statement of Work (SOW) to generate study timeline;
• Coordinate with drafting team to develop draft and final study materials including laboratory manuals, labels, and kits;
• Submit documents to the sponsor for review and approval;

2. Providing Support to Investigator Sites

• Conduct or assist with sponsor training to sites regarding study materials or processes;
• Develop or contribute training materials as requested by sponsor;
• Provide additional materials or support to sites as required;

3. Coordinating and Monitoring Sample Shipments

• Schedule sample shipments with investigator sites;
• Coordinate with Sample Management and Logistics (SML) to resolve queries, escalations or delays as needed;

4. Communication

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders including (but not limited to):Operations Associates, other CellCarta Logistics colleagues, sponsor, sites, and suppliers;

5. Accountability

• Responsible for meeting all project timelines as determined by CellCarta and sponsor;
• Management and oversight of study materials;
• Provide direction and guidance to Operations Associates, as required.

Education

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree or combination of education and experience.

Main Requirements

• Previous experience in Project Management or equivalent;
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Office 365 applications;
• Strong people management skills;
• Ability to establish work priorities and meet deadlines;
• Strong communication skills including reading and writing, verbal and editing skills;
• Able to work in collaborative environment as well as independently;
• Ability to provide coaching and mentoring;
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to provide objective evaluation;
• Ability to develop and meet study timeline with respect to protocol specifications;
• Takes initiative and acts in a pro-active manner in all aspects of work;
• Must be able to communicate with sponsors and other external contacts in a professional and effective manner.

Physical Requirements

• Fine motor skills and coordination, grasping, turning, and manipulating small objects and power equipment;
• Intermittent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, pulling items from their correct location (shelves) and moving freight weighing up to 25 pounds;
• Read and verify sometimes small print, both printed and electronic.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in both an office environment and in a warehouse environment where products are assembled and distributed;
• A standard work week is 40 hours, however, overtime and weekend work may be required to meet project deadlines or in emergencies;
• Frequent pressure to meet deadlines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive Wages;
• Vacation and Personal Days;
• Comprehensive Group Insurance Plans;
• RRSP Contribution with Employer Matching;
• Employee Annual Incentive Plan (EAIP);
• Dialogue Telemedicine Service and Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Referral Program;
• Career advancement opportunities.

About CellCarta

CellCarta Logistics, a CellCarta company was founded in 2002. CellCarta Logistics (CCL) has supported clinical trials in over 50 countries. The company has earned a reputation for quality and customer service excellence with some of the largest pharmaceutical companies, biotechs and CROs. Answering an unmet need in the marketplace for high quality handling of critical samples from clinical trial sites to the laboratory, CCL is positioned as a key player in clinical trial logistics with a focus on specialty specimens. CellCarta Logistics services also include assembly and distribution of kits for pharmacokinetic / pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) and pharmacogenomic (PG) sample collection and shipping.

CellCarta is a leading provider of specialized precision medicine laboratory services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late-stage clinical trials. The Company operates globally with facilities located in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.

Joining CellCarta means working with dedicated professionals who are focused on achieving our mission of impacting the future of patient therapy. We make a difference in the lives of patients around the world! 

Join us as we make an impact on patient therapy!

 

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