Senior Project Manager

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Project Manager in Canada. This role sits at the center of late-stage, high-impact drug development programs within a fast-paced, international environment focused on precision medicine. The Senior Project Manager will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives supporting the rollout of approved oncology imaging solutions and the advancement of late clinical-stage assets. You will partner closely with senior leadership to define execution strategies, manage budgets, and ensure alignment between project delivery and broader business goals. The role requires strong coordination across global teams, ensuring clarity, accountability, and momentum across multiple workstreams. Operating within a matrixed organization, you will be responsible for driving disciplined planning, risk management, and timely milestone achievement. This is a fixed-term opportunity suited for a seasoned project leader with deep experience in drug development and a strong ability to influence across functions.
• Accountabilities: Lead end-to-end planning and execution of late-stage, high-priority drug development programs, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, and quality expectations. Manage integrated project plans including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, milestone tracking, and performance reporting across global teams. Partner with senior leadership to define project strategy, align objectives with organizational priorities, and support decision-making for complex initiatives. Maintain and optimize project tracking systems (including scheduling tools such as SmartSheet), ensuring data accuracy, risk visibility, and reporting consistency. Facilitate cross-functional meetings, drive alignment across stakeholders, and ensure clear communication of progress, risks, and dependencies. Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks while managing change impacts related to cost, scope, and timelines. Oversee reporting outputs and ensure traceability of project data across interconnected systems and functional areas. Coach and guide team members or junior project staff while contributing to continuous improvement within the PMO structure. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, science-related discipline, or equivalent industry experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments. 6+ years of experience in drug development, including exposure to Phase 1–3 programs and late-stage execution. 5+ years of project management experience leading multiple, complex, cross-functional initiatives simultaneously. Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning. Hands-on knowledge of at least two drug development functions such as clinical operations, regulatory affairs, manufacturing, or non-clinical development. Proven ability to work within matrixed organizations and influence cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels. Proficiency with project scheduling tools, with SmartSheet experience strongly preferred. PMP certification is considered an asset. Strong communication, collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, with a results-driven and detail-oriented mindset. Benefits: Competitive salary aligned with experience and market standards. Annual performance-based bonus program. Equity-based incentive opportunity. Generous paid vacation and wellness days. Flexible hybrid or remote working arrangements depending on role requirements. Strong focus on learning, development, and career growth opportunities. Inclusive, global, and collaborative work environment. Opportunity to contribute to meaningful work improving outcomes for patients with cancer and rare diseases.
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