Senior Clinical Project Manager
Job ID: 60004 Location:
Lachen, CH
Job Level: Professionals Job Category: Research and Development Employment Type: Permanent position Career Level:
Would you like to combine the opportunities provided by a global company with the benefits of a family-owned business? Headquartered in Lachen near Zurich, Switzerland, the Octapharma Group is a leading company in the worldwide market for therapeutic human proteins. Working at Octapharma means having an opportunity to contribute to our common goal – developing lifesaving therapies to improve patients’ lives.
What's the best thing about working with us?
1. You help save lives - Every day is meaningful as we produce life-saving medicines
2. Family values - Long-term perspective for employees and relationships
3. Be rewarded with market-related salary and benefits package
4. You will have a high level of influence where you can make a difference and leave your footprint
5. Work with skilled and fun colleagues in a relatively informal organization
6. Skills development - We offer various internal and external employee and leadership trainings, trainee programs and digital solutions
What will you be doing as Senior Clinical Project Manager?
7. Planning, implementation and evaluation of global clinical Phase 1-4 GCP studies
8. Directing activities of team members to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. Providing input to overall clinical development programs with coagulation and critical care products and lead the development of study protocols
9. Evaluate, analyse and interpret clinical data. Preparing study reports, CTDs, summary reports, expert statements, etc. for Competent Authorities
10. Keeping track of study budgets, involvement in vendor oversight
11. Interacting with Independent Data Monitoring and Steering Committees (install, update, present results, etc.)
12. Representing Octapharma`s Clinical Research at meetings with Competent Authorities
13. Contribute to publications and prepare abstracts, posters and/or presentations for national and international congresses
14. Review scientific literature, participate in continuing education activities or attend conferences and seminars to maintain / keep up to date current knowledge of all aspects regarding clinical studies
Who are you?
15. PhD or MD background
16. Minimum of 8 / 13 years experience in clinical research (as CPM / 10 years for Senior CPM) in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company
17. Excellent communication skills to be able to effectively convey messages across to both study team members and other external persons like vendors and external consultants
18. Good organizational, and leadership skills
19. Ability to maintain oversight of various aspects of the clinical study conduct and to integrate cross-functional input into development milestones
20. Ability to pay keen attention to detail at all times and work within stipulated timeframes or deadlines even in the face of multiple responsibilities or projects
21. Engaging and convincing personality for team building and in many cases leading a team
22. In depth knowledge of medical terminology, physiology and pathophysiology related to the relevant clinical trial
23. Experience in writing clinical study procedures and other clinical documents
24. Preferably experienced in the field of coagulation and critical care
25. Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to daily resolve trial issues
26. Strong project management skills and planning competencies to set plans and execute on time and within budget
27. Experience managing CROs and outside vendors to plan and execute Phase 1- 4 clinical trials
28. Excellent presentation skills and expertise in stakeholder management
29. Demonstrated ability to collaborate, multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced matrix environment
30. Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
31. Willing to travel up to 30%
Apply Today!
If you have questions about the position, contact Ms. Claudia Vignau, Senior Expert Talent & Acquisition; +41 55 451 21 35
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About Octapharma
Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.