Associate Project Manager (Remote)

ABOUT WCG : WCG's clinical solutions are built on a foundation of best-in-class clinical services companies. We deliver transformational solutions that stimulate growth, foster compliance, and maximize efficiency for those performing clinical trials.

WCG is proud to serve individuals on the frontlines of science and medicine, and the organizations striving to develop new products and therapies to improve the quality of human health.

It is our role to empower them to accelerate advancement, while ensuring the risks of progress never outweigh the value of human life.

WHY WE LOVE WCG : At WCG, our employees are our most valuable asset, and as with all our assets, we invest in them with an eye toward future success.

We provide each eligible employee with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their personal and financial health to help make the most of their future.

• Comprehensive Benefits package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Disability, 401k with match, and flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs and additional work / life resources
• Referral Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible PTO
• Volunteer Time Off to benefit the community
• Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training, certification assistance, and continuing education reimbursement

The expected base salary range for this position is $62,200 to $87,000. This salary range may vary based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, education, and geographic location.

JOB SUMMARY : The Associate Project Manager will serve as the bridge between our clients, internal teams and partners to support and manage the effective operational execution of multiple Endpoint Adjudication Committee (EAC) projects.

This role will serve in a client-facing project management capacity. This is a client facing position responsible for supporting current EAC projects, executing and delivering contracted services, engaging the EAC Operations team in the delivery of successful, impactful work, and expanding awareness of EAC services to relevant target audiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required.

• Provide proactive leadership as the primary project leader for any assigned project.
• Serve as primary liaison to Sponsor regarding assigned projects and / or programs.
• Assure that project tasks and deliverables are properly executed and tracked according to defined budgets and timelines.
• Manage project-specific budgets and timelines, including identification of changes in scope and preparation of change order budgets.
• Support proposal development by providing 1) protocol-specific sections to proposal text and 2) specification as needed for budget development.
• Provide regular (at least monthly) status reports to upper management.
• Coordinate project team meetings and record and disseminate minutes of meetings.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS : BA / BS or equivalent experience required, and a minimum of 2 years related experience in life sciences.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSE / REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS : CAPM preferred

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE :

• A minimum of 2 years related experience in life sciences.
• Strong organizational, communication (written and oral), and time management skills required.
• Strong computer skills (i.e., Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

0% - 5%

5% - 10%

10% - 20%

20% - 50%

Physical and Sensory Requirements : The physical and sensory requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be offered to individuals with disabilities to assist in performing the essential functions of the position.

Work activities involve light to moderate physical effort (for example, sitting in one place for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, lifting lightweight objects, intermittent to sustained periods of keyboarding).

Majority of time is spent in a seated position with frequent opportunity to move about at will. Activities require a variety of easy muscle movements.

Work activities involve a frequent need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for moderate to lengthy durations at a time requiring diligence and attention to interpret effectively.

There will be a need to attend to single or simultaneous tasks where accuracy of details is important. The need for detailed and precise work is high.