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Job Ref.	ERA-24880
Job Title	Project Manager
Region	London
Location	Maidenhead
Salary	£56,000
Sector	Healthcare

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Education/Qualifications
Required:
• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology).
• Detailed knowledge of project control procedures
• Thorough knowledge of project management processes.
• Basic knowledge of time and cost estimate development.
• Thorough knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs.
• Fluent in local office language and in English, both written and verbal.
• Broad knowledge of drug development process and client needs.
Preferred:
• Masters or other advanced degree.
• Detailed knowledge of Covance and the overall structure of the organization.
• Basic knowledge of Covance sales and business development strategies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Covance S.O.P.s
Experienced/Skills
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience including demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks.
In lieu of the above requirements, candidates with > five (5) years supervisory experience in a health care setting and four (4) years clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered.
• Experience in managing projects in a multi-office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities; utilize resources effectively.
• Financial awareness and ability to actively manage financial tracking systems.
Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional manner.
• Good computer skills with ability to understand and assess technology alternatives and implication for current processes.
If you wish to apply for this position please apply directly to Covance www.covancecareers.com quoting the ref no: 24880.