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Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
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Position Overview:

As part of the Project and Portfolio Management team for Medical and Clinical Affairs, the Sr Program Manager oversees the project management, planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of clinical studies and/or research projects in accordance with agreed upon resourcing, timing, and budget. This individual drives cross functional project and/or program execution through collaboration with a wide range of functional groups across Convatec.

This is a remote US-based role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consistently project manage clinical studies to ensure completion on time within the agreed scope and budget
• Work with cross functional management, clinical operations teams, and project teams to provide a coordinated and collaborative approach to executing the clinical studies
• Organize and manage the clinical portfolio activities to identify and sequence the activities needed to successfully complete each study and establish the resources (time, money, functions, etc.) required to complete the activities
• Work within a cross functional team to ensure workstreams are appropriately planned and integrated into master study schedules, and are aligned with the target business need
• Develop communication plans and provide updates on assigned studies to stakeholders, specifically with the Head of Clinical Operations
• Review study schedules with senior management, clinical operations team members, and project team members; revise schedules/plan as required to ensure successful completion
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks. Escalate as appropriate to ensure timely resolution of identified issues
• Set up files to ensure all study information is appropriately documented and secured
• Support the PMO (Program Management Office) to develop and enhance project management tools, processes, and systems to ensure consistent and efficient ways of working

Skills & Experience:

• Strong proficiency in the use of MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, database software, SAP, MS Outlook, Project Management Cloud Software
• Strong communicator; Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Leader and team-worker who actively looks to develop themself and others; proactively networks across a complex organizational hierarchy and works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals and resolve problems
• An active listener and connector. The ideal candidate can take the broader picture and the perspective of others into account, activating the right plan based on holistic understanding of the business challenges and business needs
• Tenacity and sense of urgency; the ability to make things happen quickly with large, less nimble partners and/or teams. and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Problem solver: Assess situations & conflicts to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Positively influence others and manage stakeholders to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Strong experience driving culture of "Execution Excellence" and accountability
• Good understanding of Clinical Research Trials
• Good balance of 'technical' and 'commercial' understanding
• Proven experience in project planning & managing complex technical elements of development projects or clinical studies
• Understand ethical behavior and business practices
• Ability to manage workload in either site-based location(s), or a home environment utilizing video-based meeting platforms and online project management tools

 

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience successfully managing technical projects within a medical device and/or pharmaceutical company
• Project management qualification is preferred (PMP, APM, or equivalent)
• Prior experience with clinical study execution within medical devices desirable

Dimensions:

Team

No direct reports

Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact

MACA (Medical and Clinical Affairs) organization to exchange information and coordinate action; T&I (Technology & Innovation) Finance and strategy team to exchange information and coordinate action, R&D to exchange information.

Travel Requirements

Position may involve travel up to 10% of the time, within the United States and Europe. Most trips will include overnight travel.

Languages

• Speaking: Yes English

• Writing/Reading: Yes English

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About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch:

Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com.