Principal Project Manager
16 hours ago
Birmingham
We are a leading provider of pharmacovigilance analytics software for the pharmaceutical industry, delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that help clients enhance drug safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. We are seeking a Consulting Technology Project Manager to manage client implementation projects for our Pharmacovigilance SaaS solutions. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic client facing services professional with extensive project management experience in the life science technology domain. This is a strategic role requiring deep project management expertise, pharmaceutical domain knowledge, and excellent leadership skills. This role is ideal for a highly experienced, strategic thinker with deep domain expertise in software delivery for the pharmaceutical industry—particularly in the areas of pharmacovigilance, safety, and regulatory technology. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end project management of client software implementations, upgrades, and integrations., • Develop and manage project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource demand, and author project initiation documents., • Coordinate cross-functional, global teams to ensure successful project delivery., • Serve as the primary point of contact for senior client stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and strong relationship management., • Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and performance of all project deliverables., • Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and mitigating risks and issues as they arise., • Facilitate regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders., • Actively manage project scope and costs, ensuring any changes are documented and approved through formal change control processes., • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project initiation documents, risk management plans, and post-project reviews., • Ensure all projects comply with industry regulations, particularly those related to pharmacovigilance and data privacy (e.g. GxP, GDPR)., • Coordinate and manage interactions with third-party vendors, consultants, and partners to ensure successful delivery and integration of external components or services., • Support continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and best practices within the organization., • Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment. Essential Experience and Qualifications: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field., • 8+ years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead role delivering software solutions to pharmaceutical or life sciences clients., • Proven experience managing pharmacovigilance, clinical, or regulatory technology projects., • Knowledge of pharmacovigilance workflows and regulatory standards (e.g., ICH E2E, GVP Modules, FDA, EMA)., • Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)., • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, SmartSheet). Preferred Experience and Qualifications: • Familiarity with signal detection, case management, and safety databases (e.g., Argus, ARISg)., • Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and big data technologies., • Technical background with experience in software development or IT infrastructure., • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for technology solutions., • Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2). What We Offer: • Competitive salary., • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team and world-class clients., • Professional development and growth opportunities., • A collaborative and inclusive work environment., • Work from home with limited travel.