Clinical Trial Department - Project Management Specialist

Project Management Specialist

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Job Description

Together, we are Marken, UPS Healthcare Precision Logistics. As the clinical and advanced therapy part of UPS Healthcare, we reach patients faster, with greater scalability and access to new pathways throughout the supply chain. With our One UPS advantage and comprehensive service portfolio, including Polar Speed's in-network pharmacies, we are optimally positioned to keep our clients competitive in an increasingly complex market.

The main purpose of the Project Management Specialist role is the overall responsibility for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of clinical supply and/or patient centric services projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. The role is highly people oriented and entails dealing directly with clients and internal operational departments for setup and implementation of projects including but not limited to the following scope:

• Patient Centric Services (e.g. Home Healthcare (HHC) visits, Direct-to/from-Patient (DTP/DFP) shipments)
• Storage and Distribution of supplies (ancillaries as well as medicinal products, such as Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP), Non-Investigational Medicinal Product (NIMP), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Standard of Care (SoC) Commercial Product, Product(s) for Named Patient Programs (NPPs)) to investigator sites, local and regional depots, HHC providers and clinical trial participants
• Expanded Access Programs

• The role necessitates taking ownership of the project. This involves providing the client with a primary contact point and acting as the "project owner" to coordinate the internal operational and quality departmental roles in the project.
• The Project Manager is responsible for managing the project budget and ensuring key study deliverables are maintained in accordance with study contracts. Project activities among others encompass the support of project strategy and feasibility discussions, the creation of a Project Management Plan between Marken and its clients, development of additional project related internal and external forms and work instructions, training of Marken and external project stakeholders, setup of involved system (e.g. Marken inventory, track & trace or Home Health Care system), tracking of project activities and milestones, support with Quality incidents.
• Other responsibilities include dealing with project enquiries, preparation and maintenance of study reports and KPIs, supporting change order processing and project billing activities, assisting in client audits, developing SOPs and project forecasting.
• Outside of client project support, the Project Manager is expected to be an engaged member of the Project Management team, contributing to training, business process documentation, departmental activities, and the similar which will improve the department, and Marken, over time.

To adhere to all company Policies always. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the Line Manager. Ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation. Travel as reasonably requested by the Line Manager for the performance of duties.

Person Specification

Title: Project Management Specialist

Reportable to: Project Manager, Team Lead

Department: CTD

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $25.55 to $31.95 with a goal starting rate of $27.55. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to, market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and education/training and a candidate's work experience. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Hired applicants may be eligible for Medical/prescription drug coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Disability Income Protection Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) retirement program, Vacation, Paid Holidays and Personal time, Paid Sick and Family and Medical Leave time as required by law.

Employee Type: Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria: UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.