Role Description

At Cogstate, we’re seeking a Project Manager accountable for managing multiple Cogstate projects overseeing delivery of Cogstate Services. The Project Manager will have:

• A strong interest in the pharmaceutical development process.
• A special aptitude and interest in technical and scientific information.
• Demonstrated experience managing a full workload of clinical projects.
• A growing awareness of information technology concepts and terminology.
• Confidence and composure in handling stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate calmly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, particularly in areas of disagreement.

This role will require extensive communication and interactions across multiple time zones with staff, Sponsors, and clinical sites in countries all over the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Global clinical trials across all phases.
• May actively mentor other project management team members and clinical staff.
• Facilitate team building and communication.
• Request resources across platform lines and ensure team member follow pre-determined hours allocated in budget.
• Manage project to target gross profit consistently.
• Accurate and timely financial forecasting and invoicing.
• Assess need for change in scope and lead Change Order Process.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the broader impact of invoicing on company financials.
• Experience managing projects in Start-Up or Conduct or Close-Out phases (can be over multiple projects).
• Develop in-depth understanding of Cogstate service delivery within operational, financial, and regulatory constraints.
• Proactively manage risks with confidence, demonstrating strong leadership in guiding team members through challenges.
• Attend Investigator Meetings (as needed) and ensure Cogstate is well represented.
• Foster team collaboration and effective communication in a virtual environment.
• Analyze reports for project hours and budget utilization and make course corrections in conjunction with Operations Line Managers.
• Review Work Orders and determine deliverables and timelines for project.
• Maintain project narrative for external and internal stakeholders.
• Lead internal project team utilizing available tools and Agile methodologies.
• Motivate, influence, and drive project toward outcomes and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business, scientific, or technical discipline (psychology, nursing, biology, sociology, computer science, or engineering). Master’s preferred but not mandatory.
• Previous CRO experience.
• 4+ years Project Management experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or CRO environment.
• Budget management experience.

Requirements

• Proven ability to successfully manage a full workload across multiple projects with limited supervisory support.
• Able to answer majority of study questions around process, scope, budget independently.
• Anticipates problems and develops recommendations for management resolution.
• Highly driven individual who can demonstrate initiative and deliver against tight timelines.
• Strong grasp of study deliverables and timelines, with ability to manage competing priorities.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance: Company sponsored private medical and dental insurance.
• Pension Contribution: Cogstate contributes 10% of the employee’s salary to state pension program.
• Generous Paid Time-off: Cogstate employees in the UK receive 25 days of vacation leave, 10 days of personal leave, and 8 paid bank holidays.
• Remote Work Practices: Cogstate is a virtual first company.
• Competitive Salary: We offer competitive base salaries plus additional earning opportunities based on the position.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Cogstate offers a variety of learning and development opportunities focused on leadership and professional & personal development.