Sr. Clinical Project Delivery Mgr – Covance – Durham, NC

Job Overview:
The Senior Clinical Project Delivery Manager (SCPDM) will be responsible for both line management and portfolio delivery. The SCPDM will work with the CTLs assigned to a TA/Client portfolio to provide consistent oversight and delivery across the TA/Client studies

Responsible for:
As portfolio(s) GCDP lead: Global oversight of clinical delivery within the project/portfolio Portfolio health

Supporting the CTL team in resolving issues that cannot be resolved at an individual level

Succession planning and talent development with the project/portfolio

Partnering with other functions to drive portfolio delivery

Supporting portfolio growth opportunities, including supporting proposals and bid defenses

Ensuring efficiencies across a portfolio

As Line Manager:
Provide day-to-day Line Management support of CTLs and CPDMs within GCPD

Support the world-wide growth of GCPD through candidate selection, onboarding, mentoring and ongoing development

Foster a collegial learning environment within and across GCPD

Participate in resource allocation Education/Qualifications:Required:
University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession (i.e. nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately accredited institution.

Preferred:
Masters or other advanced degree. PMP certification Experience:

Minimum Required: Minimum of six (6) years relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO, including at least two (2) years of CTL or equivalent combination of experience to successfully perform the responsibilities of the job. In lieu of the above requirement, candidates with (a) six (6) years supervisory experience in a heath care setting and (b) five (5) years clinical research experience including one (1) years of project management experience (international clinical trial management experience preferred) in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered

Preferred: Global clinical project management experience.