Project Manager Jobs in North Carolina

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 and to help them 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 $52,470 - $81,500. This salary range may vary based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, education, and geographic location.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Project Manager, DMC is responsible for planning and overseeing the day-to-day organization and operation of client projects. This role collaborates closely with statisticians, statistical programmers, and project specialists to ensure efficient project execution within contract terms, focusing on timely, high-quality deliverables. The Associate Project Manager acts as a bridge between clients, project teams, internal operations, and external vendors, and contributes to company operations by developing templates, tools, and best practice documentation for resource, budget, and deadline management.

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.

• Lead assigned projects as the primary project leader, providing proactive leadership.
• Serve as the main liaison to sponsors for assigned projects/programs.
• Ensure project tasks and deliverables are executed and tracked according to defined budgets and timelines.
• Lead internal and external meetings, ensuring team members understand project specifications, client needs, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Manage project-specific budgets and timelines, including revenue forecasting, monthly invoicing, and change order preparation.
• Coordinate project team meetings, set agendas, and disseminate meeting minutes.
• Collaborate with internal study team members to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.
• Maintain project management boards and record project details and deliverable metrics.
• Compile and retain study files for sponsors.
• Lead or participate in departmental initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

BA/BS or equivalent experience required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

CAPM or PMP preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3 years of project team coordination.
Knowledge of drug/device study development and/or clinical adjudication processes.
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
Knowledge of FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines as they apply to clinical studies and clinical data management.
Experience in developing and managing budgets.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall responsibility of management including direction, coordination, performance, and evaluation of the assigned team and staff. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

5% - 10%

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.

WCG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, marital status, family or parental status, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status, or any other legally recognized basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law. WCG complies with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We promote a "One WCG" culture where all are welcome, respected, valued, and empowered to make a difference every day to advance clinical research.