Senior Project Manager eCOA

About Signant Health
At Signant Health, we are on a mission to help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. As a global leader in clinical trial technology and services, we operate at the intersection of science and innovation—partnering with biopharmaceutical companies to simplify trial execution and enhance the patient experience. With a collaborative culture, cutting-edge digital solutions, and a focus on real-world impact, Signant is where your work drives meaningful change in global healthcare.

­­­­­­­­­­­­­Role Purpose
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution and completion of large projects considering budget, timelines, resources and task management. The Senior Project Manager will communicate in a transparent and timely manner with the assigned Signant Health clients and internal stakeholders. He/she will manage project risks and ensure timely resolution while reporting out on project status with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.

The Senior Project Manager supports external governance and leads internal governance (providing metrics, KPIs, risks, issues). The Senior Project Manager contributes to the implementation of company-wide process improvements to ensure effective and efficient project delivery. He/she can be responsible for supervisory management of Project Managers and Associate Project Managers.

This role requires an independent, experienced and effective leader that excels in problem-solving, able to motivate a result-oriented team, and can build trust-based relationships with Signant Health's clients.

Key Accountabilities - Function

• Has knowledge and understanding of assigned client contracts, deliverables, business practices and key performance indicators.
• Manage and lead the initial project delivery tasks, including but not limited to the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of Medium to Complex complexity studies.
• Manage projects in accordance with established timelines, budget, quality standards, and/or contractual requirements. Responsible for maintaining the project budget.
• Collaborate with other functional areas for project delivery to ensure timelines and client expectations are met within budget.
• Ensure project systems are built and released in accordance with client expectations inclusive of leading the project system change control process as appropriate.
• Able to proactively identify and resolve risks within direct reports projects through internal governance process.
• Handle project escalations independently and work with internal and client teams to resolve these. Escalate as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Responsible for reporting of internal project status updates.
• Serves as the primary contact for customers on assigned projects. Responsible for quality of communication with client.

Key Accountabilities - Role

• Be actively involved in process improvement activities within the Project Management functional area.
• If managing others, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and to create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• May be responsible for day-to-day management of direct reports including the personal development and performance management activities.
• Responsible for compliance with Company Procedures in support of client deliverables.
• Recognize, exemplify and adherence to the company values which centre around our commitment to People, Clients, and performance.

*Decision Making and Influence*

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence.
• Capable of weighing risks and making decisions that align with Signant values and strategy.
• Manage customer escalations effectively, with follow up and closure

*Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
Essential:*

• Bachelors' degree or equivalent or relevant experience.
• Understanding of the software development life cycle and the specification and configuration of software products.
• Able to multi-task and work with multiple team members.
• Must have excellent time management, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must have solid MS Office Suite experience – Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint
• Ability and experience of direct project activities and ensuring customer satisfaction while understanding and adhering to the study budget.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of diversified and/or large audiences
• Must be able to communicate and engage effectively with all levels of the organization and have excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Must have experience in a Project Management role OR equivalent.
• Must show initiative and be able to work independently as needed.

*Desirable:*

• Background in Pharmaceutical, Medical education and/or CRO
• Experience of clinical trials/pharmaceutical industry/life sciences
• Ability to travel for business trips (overnight business trips could be expected quarterly)
• Experience/understanding of the clinical research environment and GCP principles is preferred
• PMP or equivalent certificate.

*ROLE DIMENSIONS
Direct Reports*
: May have up to 5 direct reports
*Indirect Reports*
: 0
*Travel:*
25 % of International / domestic travel
*Budget Responsibility*
: N/A
Location:
Santiago, RM, Chile

Language:
Resumes must be submitted in English. Advanced level of English required.

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At Signant Health, accepting difference isn't enough—we celebrate it, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our team members, our clients and our community. Signant Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.