Clinical Project Manager

Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Location: Boston, MA 02210 (South Boston area)

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The Clinical Project Manager responsible for independently managing multiple clinical studies of moderate complexity or managing a broader range of activities on large multi-center studies. The Clinical Project Manager is expected to address site and vendor related issues, with assistance as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for managing approved study budget(s)
  • Develops and oversees study operational plan(s)
  • Coordinates internal and external clinical development activities of all team members involved in the design and conduct of assigned clinical studies
  • Assists with protocol design and strategy and medical issue resolution
  • Participates in study data review and assists with patient narrative writing and other data review activities as assigned
  • Contributes significantly to relevant study documentation including clinical protocols, statistical analysis plan, and clinical study reports
  • Proactively identifies project risks and resolves with some supervision
  • Participates in the selection of Investigators and vendors
  • May mentor more junior Clinical Operations Staff or participate in the onboarding of new personnel
  • Represents Clinical Operations in cross-functional initiatives, as assigned by management, and may act on behalf of team
  • Ensures assigned studies adhere to all applicable regulations and requirements relevant to the study phase, design and/or use of data.
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong study management track record showing clear proficiency in clinical project management skills.
  • Solid vendor management skills
  • Broad understanding of operations including those in related development functions
  • Demonstrates detailed understanding of clinical protocol, intended study populations as well as solid overall drug development
  • Demonstrates ability to effectively interface with key medical personnel at clinical site(s)
  • Demonstrates ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
  • Demonstrates ability to flag processes that may not be appropriate for study based on phase, design, and/or use of data
  • Maintains a flexible, can-do approach to address issues proactively and innovatively
  • Possesses excellent written and oral communications skills


Minimum Qualifications

  • M. S.(or equivalent experience) and 4+ years of relevant work experience or B. S. (or equivalent experience) and 6+ years of relevant work experience