IT Project Manager – Clinical Trials

Are you looking for an opportunity to be involved in a great cause and to have a career in a rewarding and exciting organization?  Come be part of a passionate team whose mission is to find a cure for a major disease and its complications through the support of research.  If you’re looking for a fast paced organization with the opportunity for professional and personal growth, this is the place for you!  Are you ready to make a difference?  Check out this exciting position currently available with the newly created Canadian Clinical Trial Network (CCTN)

There is currently an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, resourceful and talented individual for the role of IT Project Manager. This position is based in our Toronto, ON office and reports into the VP, IT.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:    

       Manage the relationship with the key clinical trial data centre and ensure the

       Project is tracked effectively.

       Implementation of assigned IT applications in accordance with client’s project management practices.

       Bring Best Project Management Practices into a well-funded clinical research start-up environment for all IT projects.

       Recognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed.

       Participates in the evaluation of computer applications and potential vendors. Makes recommendations based on the requirements of client.

       Provides project guidance, direction and setting of priorities to the client organization while fostering the development of high professional standards

       for IT personnel.

       Maintains a close relationship with the client groups to assist in providing guidance; assesses requirements for additional service and promotes use of IT services where appropriate.

       Coordinates and oversees the activities of the direct report and ensures that all activities are performed in a competent and efficient manner.

       Other duties as required 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

       Post-secondary education (Computer Science or Information Technology Management (MIS) degree)

       Minimum 5years of experience in IT project management following standard project methodologies

       Minimum 5 years of people management experience including both project teams and direct report(s)

       Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

       Experience with management and support of lab systems

       Experienced in implementation, maintenance, management of IT systems.

       Ability to understand and clearly explain information systems methods, processes, principles and development methodologies to other members of the organization

       Highly flexibly and ability to work independently

       Able to manage change effectively

       Analytical and problem solving skills

       Excellent leadership and organizational skill

       Excellent communication and team-building skills

       Commitment to our fundamental principles of Integrity, Respect and Excellence

       Entrepreneurial thinker. Experience building Project Management practices from the ground up.

 Interested Candidates please forward your resume as a WORD attachment to: patricia@globalrecruit.com