Abarca Health

Senior Clinical Project Manager

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Clinical ResearchIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full time
  • Salary: Not specified

The Sr. Project Manager serves as a project lead to ensure the efficient implementation of study protocols. The Sr. PM works closely with all Clinical Operations and cross-functional team members and communicates directly with study sponsors and vendors. The Sr. PM serves as an important resource for less experienced team members and assists with team training, process improvements, and other initiatives.

Requirements

  • BS/BA from an undergraduate program (life sciences or related field)

Responsibilities

  • Manages clinical research studies to ensure studies are conducted in accordance with approved scope of work/budget, ICH GCP guidelines, and FDA regulations and within established timelines.
  • Serves as project lead and primary contact for sponsors.
  • Oversees all clinical study functions, which may include investigational supply, IWRS/IXRS, data management, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, and central laboratory.
  • Generates and presents frequent study status updates and reports to sponsors.
  • Supervises and provides support to the Clinical Operations team, including Clinical Assistants, In-house Clinical Research Associates, and Clinical Research Associates.
  • Assists with training of Associate Project Managers (APMs) and provides ongoing support and high-level guidance to PMs.
  • Creates and reviews clinical study documents, including protocols, ICF templates, site study budgets, site log/form templates, study manuals and plans, etc.
  • Drives and facilitates teamwork and communication to ensure timely attainment of trial milestones and delivery of quality work product.
  • Ensures accuracy of reports and material work product.
  • Provides monthly billing and revenue information to finance team.
  • Presents at project meetings such as investigator meetings and new client meetings.
  • Updates management accurately and regularly through frequent communication.
  • Identifies issues and develops problem-solving strategies to ensure study timelines are met.
  • Manages subject accrual, retention, and compliance.
  • Coordinates/assists with TMF management and TMF reviews as needed.
  • Prepares for and participates in third-party audits and FDA inspections.
  • Complies with and ensures team compliance with ICH GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and company SOPs.
  • Participates in internal, client/sponsor, scientific, and other meetings as required.
  • Travel for participation in client meetings or for other in-person activities as required (< 20%), including the ability to travel internationally.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Company Information

  • The company emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and shared values: be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive and elevate others.

Skills

Clinical Research
Project Management
ICH GCP guidelines
FDA regulations
Study Protocols
Data Management
Biostatistics
Pharmacovigilance
Team Leadership
Training and Mentoring
Documentation
Communication
Reporting

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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