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Senior Project Manager, PM COE

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Covance)

Singapore, Singapore

Job Overview:

Operational delivery

 Accountable for project delivery with regards to agreed time, scope, cost and quality

 TEAM COMMUNICATION: Serve as key client contact for assigned projects,

establishing working relationships with client project teams which result in client

satisfaction, operational excellence and thereby increase potential for repeat business

 Lead core project team(s) and facilitate team's ability to lead extended project team(s),

ensuring effective cross-functional teamwork among project team members including both

internal and external stakeholders. Depending on size and scope of project(s), this job duty

may be performed in collaboration with a Project Director

 Serve as escalation point for project issues to internal and external stakeholders, as

appropriate

 TEAM COMMUNICATION: Proactively identify and resolve conflicts as needed

 COST: Understand the project delivery strategy, costing assumptions and resulting budget

for assigned project(s)

 SCOPE: Deliver project(s) to scope, schedule and costs, ensuring all remain on track with

the contract and with financial performance targets. Initiate and implement appropriate

actions to proactively manage the change control process both internally and externally

 RISK: Proactively lead both quality control and risk assurance activities to ensure project

deliverables are met according to regulatory, Covance and client requirements

 QUALITY: Create and manage variance to required project plans. Per SOPs, implement

and monitor progress against project plans and revise as necessary. Ensure that all staff

allocated to assigned project(s) adheres to professional standards and SOPs, providing

performance feedback to team member’s respective supervisors

 Aid in development and maintenance of key project performance indicators for client

specified metrics, ensuring that the KPIs are within scope of the project contract

 Define and manage project resource needs and establish succession plans for key resources

Business Development

 In collaboration with relevant departments, prepare and deliver presentations for new

business as required

 Perform other duties as assigned by management

Line Management & Talent Development

 Trains & mentors PM Academy PCs in multiple areas of expertise

 May be responsible for Line Management and Talent Development

 Ensures allocated resources are aligned with current and forecasted work in terms of

capability, quantity, timing, and efficiency

 May be responsible for on-boarding, development and retention of high performing talent;

strengthening and deepening talent bench and succession

 Assesses project management competencies for assigned staff in order to create

developmental plans that will increase competencies and close performance gaps

 Provides line management and technical support to assigned project leaders, including

training, development and performance review of assigned staffEducation/Qualifications:

University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health

profession (i.e. nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately

accredited institutionExperience:Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO, including at least two (2) years of full project management responsibilityWorking knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory

requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs.Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access and Power Point)

Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment

Excellent communication, planning and organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions

independentlyDemonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources

effectivelyDemonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix systemFinancial awareness and ability to actively utilize financial tracking systemsGood knowledge of project management processesAbility to work independently and mentor junior project team membersAbility to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional mannerAbility to present to staff at all levels

Job posted: 2020-08-27

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