Program Manager, Safety Assessment (REMOTE)

Program Manager, Safety Assessment (REMOTE) Req ID #:  164876 Location: 

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IMPORTANT:   In order to be considered for this position, a resume/CV must be uploaded and submitted during the application process.  Please make sure work history and education are added correctly.    Job Summary The principal role of the Program Manager is to provide support to clients and internal stakeholders following the award of multi-site and/or multi-study Safety Assessment programs. Resolve moderately complex issues independently and escalate as appropriate.  Ensure communication with all stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•    Manage assigned projects/programs according to CRL’s best practices and project management methodology. 

•    Manage CRL and client expectations from project/program awardment to project/program closure. 

•    Deliver project/program scope and deliverables as defined within the CRL statement of work and amendments. 

•    Provide project/program leadership to the internal and external project team, clients, and stakeholders. 

•    Oversight of the project/program timeline while collaborating and supporting the CRL Study Director(s)/Scientists. 

•    Develop project/program communication and risk management plans, as applicable. 

•    Identify and manage the project/program dependencies and critical path. 

•    Negotiate and mediate with project team, clients, and stakeholders to deliver a proactive approach in the management of project/program issues and risks. 

•    Document and communicate timely status of the project/program, incorporating an overall health report on project/program timeline, issues, and risks. 

•    Consult with business development, client service and project coordination team members in areas of contracts and change orders. 

•    Foster relationships to support the success of the project/program delivery, and overall client relationship. 

•    Utilize best practices and tools for project execution and management. 

•    Provide feedback for improving the CRL project management best practices and methodology based on lessons learned to meet CRL and Client expectations. Job Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION 

•    Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in a scientific or business discipline. 

•    Project Management certification: Advantageous, not required

•    Fluent in written and verbal English

EXPERIENCE 

•    Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management and/or client/study management, preferably in a life sciences company and/or multinational corporation.

•    An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

•    Other:  Capable of working with minimal supervision, able to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize based on identified goals.  Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Organizational skills and attention to detail required.  Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.  Ability to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines.

IMPORTANT: A resume is required to be considered for this position. If you have not uploaded your resume in your candidate profile, please return to upload field and attach your resume/CV. 

Vaccine Mandate

Charles River is a U.S. Federal Contractor.  As a result, we must follow the Presidential Executive Order to mandate vaccinations, and ensure our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  Our main priority is the wellbeing, health, and safety of our people. We require proof of vaccination from all employees. 

Anyone with requests for disability-related and/or religious exemptions should contact Talent Acquisition (crrecruitment_US@crl.com) so that information can be provided about the accommodation process at Charles River.

About Corporate Functions

The Corporate Functions provide operational support across Charles River in areas such as Human Resources, Finance, IT, Legal, Sales, Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Corporate Development. They partner with their colleagues across the company to develop and drive strategies and to set global standards. The functions are essential to providing a bridge between strategic vision and operational readiness, to ensure ongoing functional innovation and capability improvement.  

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 18,000 employees within 100 facilities in over 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. 

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of >80% of the drugs approved by the FDA for the past 3 years.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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