AtCovance Central Laboratory Services, drug solutions for patients are made real! Join our mission to support drug development through our laboratory testing services. We are currently recruiting new talents to join our Project Management team and seeking to hire a Global Study Manager/Project Manager based in in our Mechelen offices (50% in the office, 50% home-based).



About the Job

As a key member of the Project Management department, you will be managing a portfolio of global, high complexity clinical studies. As such, your main responsibilities will entail:

• Being the key contact between the clients (pharmaceutical companies), the various departments within our Central Laboratory organization, other Covance business units and external vendors (e.g. CRO)
• Providing project management oversight for your portfolio of studies, focusing on key client deliverables through budget, risk, and milestone management
• Ensuring successful interactions between the clients and the extended Covance study management team you are collaborating with (e.g. Study Design Lead and Regional Study Coordinators)
• Being accountable for the implementation, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics
• Reviewing the study protocol to ensure quality implementation and successful delivery of client specifics and requirements
• Ensuring that all customer expectations are documented and acted upon in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Working with appropriate internal and external personnel to understand the culture and pipeline of assigned clients
• Participating actively to Covance CLS development through continuous process improvement, quality and productivity

Your skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Work-proficiency English skills
• Proven ability to negotiate and collaborate to deliver effectively
• Great customer service skills
• Robust self-organization and at-ease with managing conflicting priorities
• Ability to make difficult decisions and act efficiently in an environment with dynamic timelines
• Dedicated to a culture of quality and continuous improvement

Get to know Covance

Covance, the drug development business of LabCorp, is the world's most comprehensive drug development services company. Because of our broad experience, from early research to commercialization, our more than 20,000 employees from across the globe are in a unique position to supply insights that go above and beyond testing. Our team's impact on healthcare is remarkable. Through their everyday work they've supported 100% of the top 50 drugs on the market and all the oncology drugs approved in 2016. Even though we span multiple businesses, we operate as one, sharing our knowledge to improve our efficiency and deliver on the promise of a healthier world.



The Covance team is driven by an energized purpose to improve health and improve lives across the globe. Here, you'll work alongside exceptional people who each play an important role in bringing new scientific discoveries and therapeutic area advancements to life. And, because we span the drug development spectrum, you'll directly impact a wide-range of initiatives as you explore unique career paths and discover your extraordinary potential.

Get ready to make a difference as we speed the delivery of groundbreaking therapies and improve lives of countless individuals.



EEO Statement

Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Individual with Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).

Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.



Please apply by submitting a CV in English.
Education/Qualifications:
To be successful in this position, a University degree is required (degree in Life Science preferred).


Experience:
You will also need to demonstrate robust related industry experience (education can be substituted for work experience). Project management experience in clinical trials is a strong asset.
Locations:
Mechelen, Belgium