Head of Clinical Project Management inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 10 MAY 2024

Job Title: Head of Clinical Project Management

Location: On-Site (London Bridge)

Term: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits (Private Medical, Private Dental, Pension, 33 days Annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays)

Richmond Pharmacology is a leading Contract Research Organisation (CRO) specialising in Phase I - III clinical trials. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to advance medical research and contribute to the development of life-changing therapies.

The Role:

The Head of Clinical Project Management provides a senior level of expertise and management for the clinical project management team. They will be responsible for the fulfilment of all clinical project management activities, ensuring optimum allocation of resources and adherence to budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the department to align with the overall goals and objectives of the organisation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancement in clinical trial operations.
• Take overall accountability of all clinical project management activities to ensure successful execution of trials.

Leadership

• The Head of Clinical Project Management will serve as the senior leader to the clinical project management teams, including:
  • Overall study allocation in agreement with the Associate Medical Director or PI.
  • Allocation and supervision of non-study related tasks
  • Delegate tasks and responsibilities appropriately, ensuring workload balance among team members.
  • Learning and development of clinical project managers
  • Goal setting, reviews, feedback, and appraisals for clinical project managers.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, including timesheets, ensuring adherence to financial targets and efficient use of resources.
• Monitor performance and capability of team in line with the annual business objectives.
• Take accountability for building a good working knowledge of clinical project management activities within the wider organisation, particularly adjacent departments (e.g. medical writing and commercial project delivery).
• Ensure completion and ongoing updates of all clinical project management process maps/Standard Operating Procedures/Work Instructions.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders including clinical operations, data management, research physicians, medical writing, continuous process improvement and the commercial team to efficiently deliver projects to timeline and budget.

Project Oversight

• Oversee the planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and closure of clinical trials according to protocol, regulatory requirements, and timelines.
• Monitor project progress and performance metrics, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may impact project timelines or deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs.
• Monitor the progress of multiple projects, identify deviations from contracts to ensure early identification and communication of requests for out-of-scope work.
• In conjunction with the Head of Medical Writing and Regulatory Affairs contribute to quarterly updates to senior management on potential impacts of regulatory changes/updates on clinical project management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices and advancements in Phase I-III clinical trials and apply knowledge to ensure operational excellence.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including sponsors, investigators, vendors, and regulatory authorities.
• Communicate project updates, milestones, and issues to stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience (8+ years) in clinical project management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing clinical trials from start to finish, including Phase I-III studies.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant scientific, medical or life sciences subject.

• Relevant postgraduate qualification.

Application:

If you are interested in the role, please register your details, including a copy of your CV. Please note, while we try to respond to every candidate, the high volume of applications anticipated may make this impossible and we ask for your patience and understanding.