Project Manager (clinical research)

Company Description

At SGS, you can choose. First of all, out of our various vacancies. However, SGS also gives you another choice. Do you choose to expand or to enrich? We are not only looking for colleagues who can go in to depths of their discipline. We are equally as much looking for colleagues who we call ‘connectors’, people who can connect our diversity to our services. To each other. And this way, enrich our business.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We’re also the benchmark worldwide for quality and integrity. And that makes us very proud. This can only happen thanks to more than 90 000 colleagues worldwide, with 1650 employees in Belgium only. Our employees give 110% of themselves every day, divided over all expertises, branches and cultures. Our coworkers build their own way inside the company, the services and the expertise.

SGS Life Sciences carries out all type of services for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, from coordination and running of clinical trials with new molecules or techniques on human beings, to support and consultancy on post marketing registration activities. SGS Life Sciences has also expertise in the quality control of pharmaceuticals.

In the spirit of continued growth and to help improve our business, we are currently seeking for a Project Manager.

Job Description

As Project Manager (Clinical Research) at SGS you will provide leadership to a (cross-functional) team in the execution of clinical research projects (late phases). You will manage the project as such that the sponsor’s expectations are met within the constraints of the budget allotted to the project.

You may also be involved in the pre-award process, the development of the project budget and related documents as well as client meetings, including bid defense meetings, if applicable.

You will develop and manage the overall project planning and implementation, and you will be the primary liaison between the sponsor, the SGS project team, vendors and the site participating in the study throughout the lifecycle of the project.

You will perform general supervision of the project and will liaise with the coordinating team members of the different parties involved in the execution of the project, in order to ensure the assigned trial is conducted in accordance to the contract and in compliance with 1) the applicable regulatory requirements, 2) the pre-defined procedures, 3) the applicable quality standards and 4) the mutually accepted work scope, study protocol and timelines.

You will work pro-actively with the study team members to identify potential issues that might impact the execution of the project and/or the budget in any way and will provide contingencies to accommodate the needs of the assigned project.

Qualifications

What do you need to be successful?

You have obtained a university degree or PhD in life sciences/medical background.
You have at least 2 years of experience in an International Project Management role, having managed international phase 2 and 3 clinical trials in a pharmaceutical or biotech company or another CRO.
ICH/GCP and MS Project do not have any secrets for you.
You are fluent in English. Do you also speak another language? Great! That can be an asset!
You are willing to travel (domestic and international)

Furthermore, you can recognize yourself in the following character traits:

You have strong problem-solving, organizational and leadership skills.
The word "stress" is not mentioned in your dictionary.
You are a born team player: you motivate and encourage the project team and set clear performance-oriented objectives
You have a positive, constructive and professional attitude towards your colleagues, team members and sponsors.
You are a true chameleon: you can easily adapt to changing situations focusing on the needs, goals and priorities of the organization.

Additional Information

What we have to offer:

Were you already considering a big switch in your career? Maybe this could be your next step. At SGS you can count on an interesting position where you can take responsibility. Come enjoy our fun team of colleagues and on top of that, we will reward you with an interesting salary package (incl. retirement plan, meal vouchers, …)

Do you want to be part of this?

We are looking forward to hearing from you! Send us your story and your resume via the apply button and maybe you will soon join us for work and coffee breaks. Still have questions? Anneleen Vanbuggenhout can give you more details about the job. Send her an e-mail at [email protected]