Senior Project Manager - CNS (Central/Eastern Europe)

As a Senior Project Manager CNS, you will play a critical role in delivering Phase I-IV clinical trials that have local, regional, or global reach. You will take ownership of study delivery from start-up through closeout, ensuring projects are executed efficiently while meeting quality, timeline, and budget expectations. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a key point of contact for clients, leading cross-functional teams and driving collaboration across internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors. This is a remote role open to candidates based in Central or Eastern Europe. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones. Travel will be required on an as-needed basis, including domestic and international travel as required by project needs.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver Phase I-IV clinical trials from start-up through closeout; Drive project planning, execution, tracking, and risk management to ensure successful delivery against timeline, quality, and budget objectives; Coordinate internal teams, external partners, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution; Serve as the primary client contact, building trusted relationships and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction; Manage project resources, identify potential gaps, and develop contingency plans to maintain project momentum; Monitor project financial performance and contribute to meeting assigned revenue and budget targets; Facilitate collaboration, resolve conflicts, and promote effective teamwork across global project teams; Ensure project deliverables meet contractual requirements, client expectations, and applicable clinical research standards and SOPs; Drive process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and quality across assigned projects

Requirements

University or college degree in a life science discipline preferred, or certification in a related allied health profession, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Minimum 7 years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience, including demonstrated clinical project management experience, or significant healthcare supervisory experience combined with clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry; Proven experience leading multidisciplinary, cross-functional project teams and managing CNS clinical research projects; Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, timelines, quality, resources, and cost management; Solid financial acumen, including experience developing and managing project budgets; Thorough knowledge of ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and international regulatory requirements governing clinical development programs; Experience using project management software and strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills; Fluent in English, both written and verbal, and fluent in the local office language; valid passport and driver's license required, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed