The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) provides leadership to a cross-functional/ multi-national team in the execution of the clinical research projects. He/ she contributes significantly in the proposal development process, the development of budgets and related documents as well as the strategic planning and execution of bid defence meetings. The Sr. PM has demonstrated capabilities to function in a leadership role among PMs, is able to lead in global programs with Regional PMs and manage the most complex studies. The Sr. PM develops and manages the overall study planning and implementation and is the primary liaison between the sponsor, the SGS project team, and the different vendors participating in the study throughout the lifecycle of the project. The Sr. PM performs general supervision of the project and liaises with the coordinating team member of the different departments involved in the execution of the project in order to ensure the assigned trial is conducted in accordance to the contract and in compliance with i) the applicable regulatory requirements, ii) the pre-defined procedures, iii) the applicable quality standards, and iv) the mutually accepted timelines. It is the responsibility of the Sr. PM to manage the project as such that the sponsor's expectations are met within the constraints of the budget allotted to the project. The Sr. PM works pro-actively with project team members to identify potential issues that might impact the execution of the project and/or the budget in any way and provides contingencies to accommodate the needs of the assigned project. The Senior PM shall provide mentorship to junior Project Managers (PMs) and Associate Project Managers (APMs), as well as to new team members during the on-boarding process. In addition, the Sr. PM is expected to effectively and independently manage critical internal and external stakeholders, adeptly managing risks and challenges through various stages (identification, management, mitigation, escalation, resolution). In these areas, the Sr. PM is able to function with relative independence while keeping the critical stakeholders informed.

Qualification / Education nimum of 4-year University / College degree in science area or nursing) o Equally recognized degree and/or relevant qualifications by experience may also be acceptable and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. uent in English (written and spoken). Any other language is an asset. od knowledge of MS Office and MS Project od knowledge of ICH/GCP

perience monstrated capability and experience as a Project Manager within the domain of clinical research in a pharmaceutical or biotech company or another CRO, commensurate with the requirements of the position both in leadership and execution of complex, global programs across multiple therapeutic indications.

SKILLS:

The employee has to demonstrate excellent skills in: rong problem-solving and leadership skills. rong organizational skills to cope with multi-tasking which result in a goal-oriented approach without losing the attention to details. ility to prioritize and delegate. ress resistant and a strong team player with the ability to work independently without supervision. ility to handle troublesome situations and to think ahead with a problemsolving and decisive attitude. od people management skills: rong communicator with the ability to set clear performance oriented objectives and to use persuasive strategies ility to lead and to encourage a team, to anticipate and to refocus if necessary emplary presentation and writing skills. sitive, constructive and professional attitude towards colleagues, team members and sponsors ility to adapt to changing situations focusing on the needs, goals and priorities of the organization. lling to travel (domestic and international) as needed.