Sr Project Manager - Full Service

Syneos Health is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization focused on accelerating customer success through clinical, medical affairs, and commercial expertise. The Senior Project Manager leads the operational, financial, and strategic delivery of full-service clinical research projects, serving as the primary client contact and overseeing cross-functional teams, timelines, budgets, risks, and quality. The role independently manages complex global clinical trials from startup through closeout while ensuring regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Independently manage clinical studies from startup through closeout
• Lead the operational and financial execution of Phase II and III clinical trials, including global and multi-protocol studies
• Act as the primary liaison between sponsors and internal project teams
• Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with GCP, ICH guidelines, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables
• Drive day-to-day study execution and proactively identify and resolve project issues
• Coordinate activities across functional teams and external partners to ensure successful project delivery
• Maintain accountability for project quality, financial performance, and customer satisfaction
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and key stakeholders
• Lead client meetings and provide regular project updates
• Independently prepare and present project materials for internal and external meetings
• Participate in bid defense meetings and business development activities as the designated Project Manager
• Support client growth opportunities through exceptional project delivery and relationship management
• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance
• Monitor project progress through timelines, metrics, tracking tools, and reporting systems
• Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans to ensure successful project outcomes
• Ensure inspection readiness, including oversight of Trial Master Files and project documentation
• Prepare project reports for sponsors and senior leadership
• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams
• Mentor and support junior Project Managers and Project Support staff
• Facilitate project-specific and therapeutic area training as needed
• Promote collaboration, communication, and accountability across teams

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of Bachelor's degree and experience
• Clinical Research Organization (CRO) experience required
• Proven experience independently managing clinical trials from initiation through closeout
• Strong hands-on cross-functional project management experience with direct involvement in study execution
• Experience independently managing project budgets, timelines, resources, and client relationships
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH Guidelines, regulatory requirements, and the clinical development process
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25%