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As a Senior Project Manager at Precision for Medicine, you will oversee clinical-study projects, manage relationships with clients, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. You'll coordinate with various functional teams and external vendors, develop comprehensive project plans, and prepare status updates for clients and senior management. Your role will also include mentoring staff and participating in business development activities.

To qualify for the Senior Project Manager position at Precision for Medicine, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field, with an advanced degree preferred. You should have a minimum of 7 years of clinical research experience, including at least 3 years in direct project management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software is essential, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

The Senior Project Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of clinical studies at Precision for Medicine. By developing robust project plans and establishing tracking metrics, you'll contribute to enhancing the quality and efficiency of trial execution. Your efforts will help streamline communication among stakeholders and ensure adherence to timelines, ultimately impacting the speed at which life-changing treatments reach patients.

Essential skills for a Senior Project Manager at Precision for Medicine include strong leadership abilities, analytical thinking, and effective communication. You should have experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management, along with proficiency in project management tools. An understanding of clinical trials and a proven record of managing complex, global projects will significantly enhance your effectiveness in this role.

The Senior Project Manager position at Precision for Medicine offers significant opportunities for career advancement. By leading complex clinical projects and mentoring junior staff, you can develop your leadership skills and expertise. Your successful contributions to trial management can pave the way for roles in senior management or specialized areas within clinical research, making this a valuable position for career growth.

Share specific examples of clinical study projects you've managed, detailing your role, the scope of the project, and the outcomes. Highlight how you organized timelines, collaborated with teams, and navigated challenges to achieve project objectives.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, such as using project management tools to assess deadlines and resources. Mention the importance of stakeholder communication and how you adapt to shifting priorities while ensuring project goals are met.

Explain how you would assess the situation, identify risks, and implement corrective actions. Discuss your experience with reallocation of resources, enhancing team collaboration, or adjusting project timelines and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Discuss your preferred communication methods, such as regular updates, meetings, or collaboration platforms. Emphasize the importance of transparency and how you foster an open dialogue to address any issues or feedback promptly.

Share a specific challenge you've faced in project management. Describe the steps you took to address it, the skills you utilized, and what you learned from the experience that could apply to future projects.

Outline the key performance indicators you use to gauge project success, such as meeting timelines, staying within budget, and achieving stakeholder satisfaction. Discuss the importance of post-project evaluations and how they inform future projects.

Share specific examples of how you've collaborated with external vendors, including how you selected vendors, managed contracts, and ensured quality deliverables. Highlight the importance of strong relationships and effective communication.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution, which might include active listening, mediating discussions, and finding common ground. Provide an example of a conflict you've helped resolve and the outcome.

Explain your process for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle. Provide examples of how effective risk management has positively impacted project execution and outcomes.

Discuss your alignment with Precision for Medicine’s mission and values. Share your passion for clinical research and how your skills and experiences make you an excellent fit for helping advance innovative therapeutics.