Crinetics

AssociateDirector,ClinicalProjectManagement

$158–197k Newport, Rhode Island, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Associate Director, Clinical Project Management at Crinetics. Skills: Clinical Project Management, Process Management, Cross-functional Coordination, Vendor/Stakeholder Management, Operational Metrics, Resource Planning, Continuous Improvement. Oversight of Clinical Project Management activities for multiple studies and molecules. Timeline, risk, and budget management for all clinical trials managed by Clinical Operations”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot variances; Identify potential budget issues and recommend and implement solutions or corrective actions

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel up to 5% of the time, Physical activities: sit at a desk for extended periods, intermittently answer telephone calls, use a keyboard, some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs., Biology and chemical laboratory environment experience needed, Environmental health and safety requirements also apply

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or a combination of relevant education and applicable job experience, Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in clinical project management within a CRO, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical organization, 7 years of supervisory experience, understanding of drug development, clinical operations, and clinical financial management, Demonstrated leadership capability with experience mentoring and overseeing project management staff, Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrix environment

What You'll Do.

Oversight of Clinical Project Management activities for multiple studies and molecules

and budget management for all clinical trials managed by Clinical Operations

and manage high-quality consistent study processes and templates

Provide clinical program timeline and budget estimates

Oversee and mentor team of Clinical Project Managers

Develop and oversee policies and procedures aimed to streamline Clinical Project Management process

Provide input on annual planning activities

Subject Matter Expert (SME) for study and program clinical timelines and budgets

Oversee routine status reporting

Ensure teams are providing monthly milestone and timeline updates

Develop program scenario plans and support life cycle management activities

Support creation and incorporation of resource demand algorithms into project management software

Oversee and streamline monthly accrual process

Facilitate and oversee cost accruals by study managers

Meet with finance periodically to review accrued costs against forecasts and troubleshoot variances

Identify potential budget issues and recommend and implement solutions or corrective actions

Provide program-level timeline and financial health summaries for management

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination with Clinical Operations peers; Collaboration with Project and Portfolio Management; Collaboration with Clinical Trial Operations; Partnership with finance; Working in a matrix environment

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills

Process & Methodology

Timeline management, Risk management, Budget management, Resource planning, Scenario planning, Life cycle management

Full Job Description

**Position Summary:** The Associate Director, Clinical Project Management is responsible for oversight of Clinical Project Management activities for multiple studies and molecules, including timeline, risk, and budget management for all clinical trials managed by Clinical Operations. **Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:** These may include but are not limited to: * Oversee timeline, budget and accruals for the clinical studies and clinical programs within the Clinical Operations group. * Develop, maintain, and manage high-quality consistent study processes and templates with cross-functional Clinical Operations peers to drive consistent and reliable clinical study outcomes. * In collaboration with the Project and Portfolio Management, provide clinical program timeline and budget estimates to support annual budgets and long-range planning (LRP). * Oversee and mentor team of Clinical Project Managers as needed. * Develop and oversee policies and procedures aimed to streamline Clinical Project Management process. * In collaboration with Clinical Trial Operations and Project and Portfolio Management, provide input on annual planning activities to meet corporate study and program objectives. * Subject Matter Expert (SME) for study and program clinical timelines and budgets. * Oversee routine status reporting including study timeline and budget dashboards and management updates. * Ensure teams are providing monthly milestone and timeline updates to Project and Portfolio Management for entry into corporate project management system. * In collaboration with Project and Portfolio Management, develop program scenario plans and support life cycle management activities as needed, support creation and incorporation of resource demand algorithms into project management software. * Oversee and streamline monthly accrual process in partnership with finance. * Facilitate and oversee cost accruals by study managers to ensure accuracy. * Meet with finance periodically to re

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