Senior Project Manager - Clinical Research, China

About the role

Emerald Clinical Trials, a global clinical research partner of over 160 biotech companies and 15 of the world's top 20 pharmaceutical firms, is hiring a Senior Project Manager for its China office. The role owns interim and final contractual deliverables within time, quality/scope and cost constraints, leads cross-functional teams, manages client expectations and escalates risks and issues. The senior PM may act as global or lead project manager for international projects and oversee other project managers.

Key responsibilities

• Act as primary client liaison and lead contact for regional and project matters, managing contractual, organizational and relationship needs
• Provide regular reporting on project metrics, deliverables and risks, chair client meetings and lead internal status reviews with follow-up on action items
• Validate the multi-service and communication plans, guide team leads in prioritization and contingency planning, and liaise with functional leads
• Monitor progress against the contract (time, quality/scope, cost), manage project costs, negotiate contract modifications and control financial risk
• Manage pass-through costs and investigator payments with the project analyst, and lead financial reviews
• Ensure adherence to company SOPs, policies and compliance systems such as CTMS, ART, eTMF and PSR, and take part in bid defenses
• Mentor project management team members and give performance feedback to line managers

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above with a medical, pharmacy or other health-related background
• At least 5 years of clinical research experience in pharmaceutical or CRO companies, and over 2 years in project management
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, able to supervise, delegate and work independently
• Clear written and spoken English

Required skills

• Working knowledge of clinical research procedures, local regulatory requirements and GCP/ICH guidelines
• Problem-solving and attention to detail

What we offer

• A tailored salary and benefits package
• Hybrid or remote working arrangements depending on location and role
• Career growth through learning opportunities and a global network
• Wellbeing programs, recognition and team-building events
• Exposure to diverse projects and clients across a global company