Clinical Project Manager I

Job description

  Job facts

Manages project information to support project-related decision making by project teams, Clinical Operations Biometrics (COBM) Leadership Team, Life Cycle Teams (LCTs) and Life Cycle Committee (LCC). Applies project management skills and experience in delivering projects on time, within budget and with high customer satisfaction. Projects may be limited in scope; may involve collaboration with other Clinical Project Managers, other PMO Project Managers and/or PMO leadership.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Manages clinical project information to support project teams, LCTs and LCC decision making in collaboration with PMO leadership.
·  Responsible for tactical coordination of timelines/budgets for all clinical projects within the COBM:

Ensures integrated resource and budget planning;

Identifies gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays and challenge assumptions;

Oversees risk management including critical path, risk assessment, scenario creation and analysis;

Proposes options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule;

Compiles and communicates project reports.

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Ensures consistency, transparency and optimization across the COBM portfolio.

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Implements / pulls in best practices to the COBM; fosters continuous improvement by ensuring knowledge, experience exchange.

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Defines, measures and reports key performance indicators for assigned projects, enabling the COBM to measure and improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness.

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Manages meetings to include setting agendas, organizing meeting time and editing meeting minutes.

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Miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal Training/Education:

·  BS/BA in science, engineering or business administration OR equivalent combination of education and work experience
·  Specific Project Management training and/or certification preferred

Experience:

·  0-2 years project management, product development, clinical operations and/or relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·  Problem solving skills and ability to coordinate project related activities
·  Good written and oral communication skills
·  Knowledge of MS Project and/or Project & Portfolio Management Tool
·  Meeting facilitation skills
·  Ability to manage projects with activity/milestone achievement to launch the product/project
·  Understanding of relevant Design Control and/or Phased Development processes preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Some domestic/international travel may be required

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Business Support, Business Support > General Business Operations

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