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About the Role

Responsible for leading and delivering transformation initiatives, providing leadership, business coordination, and digitalization of processes to improve the quality and effectiveness of project delivery across the CRO. Ensure projects are customer-focused and well-governed. Regularly report to the steering committee on project progress. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Transformation Office (ETO), the PM will closely work with different CRO Teams, IT, and other departments as required.

Responsibilities

Lead transformation initiatives, including project plan preparation, resource identification and coordination, budget monitoring, and governance/reporting requirements to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, to quality standards, and within agreed scope.
Monitor and evaluate all aspects of project implementation, including risk and contingency management, benefits realization, project impacts, outcomes, and measures to ensure project success.
Monitor resource allocation in consultation with the ETO Manager to ensure achievement of strategic deliverables while maintaining a high level of service for BAU activities.
Ensure successful project implementation in consultation with regional BU’s within CRO, aiming to improve the quality and impact of services provided.
Ensure appropriate governance and risk frameworks are utilized for project success.
Utilize established standardized PM methodologies, tools, and governance frameworks.
Ensure consistent tracking of project performance, risks, dependencies, and benefits realization.
Ensure alignment between project outcomes and business objectives.
Proactively identify and resolve cross-functional dependencies, bottlenecks, and risks.
Foster strong collaboration across global and regional teams.
Ensure stakeholder readiness, communication, and adoption of new processes and systems.
Project and Test (including Data Migration) Planning.
Staff Training and Communication coordination (as required).
Coordination of Project daily/weekly standups and SME meetings.
Participation in regular ETO meetings.
Upload project timesheets as required into PSA system.
Develop an overall view of change supporting decision-making around project delivery timing due to stakeholder impact, in conjunction with the ETO Manager.
Lead change management, communications, and adoption activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, Life Sciences, or related field; MBA preferred.
7-10 years of experience in project management, transformation operational excellence, or consulting with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.
Significant Project Management Experience working in complex, multi-functional organizations.
Experience in CRO, Biotech, or similar regulated environment preferred.
Strong ability to read and interpret relevant legislation, regulations, and local policies.
Deep understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
PMP, PgMP, or Agile or equivalent certification preferred.

Skills

Strategic thinking with strong execution focus.
Process improvement with analytical skills.
Stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
Proven ability to communicate across all levels in an organization maintaining strong client relationships ensuring collaborative project delivery.
Excellent presentation, verbal and written skills.
Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
An agile working style with the ability to negotiate, problem-solve and work flexibly.
Strong ability to manage risk, task scheduling and opportunity identification and risk mitigation.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, align programs and resources to deliver in line with corporate direction and appropriate governance.
Global or regional project management / Transformation experience.

Experience Level

3-5 years in a leadership role
7-10 years of experience in project management, transformation operational excellence or consulting

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, Life Sciences or related field
MBA preferred
PMP, PgMP, or Agile or equivalent certification preferred

Benefits

Flexible working options
Paid parental leave for both parents
Flexible leave entitlements
Wellness programs
Ongoing development programs

About the Company

Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).
At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth.
Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.
Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.
With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.
At Novotech we have advanced therapeutic and regulatory expertise, the ability to execute across markets and a client-centric service model, so that our clients get a trusted, long-term partner and an accelerated path to bring their life-changing advances to market.
This gives our employees the opportunity to develop their careers by joining a diverse and supportive global organization with a collaborative culture, whilst working with clients on the cutting-edge of life sciences.
At Novotech you will work alongside empowered teams with a shared commitment to success.
Strategic vs transactional mindset.
Ability to gain insights and make proactive decisions quickly.
Culture that fosters partnership and collaboration, where every voice is heard and valued.
Ongoing support from senior stakeholders and leadership team.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
We are looking for people who are passionate about working in clinical research and biotech, including people who identify with LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every application.