Abarca Health

Senior Project Manager

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Contract Research Organization (CRO)Industries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: (Salary not provided in the description)

This role is within the Alira Health Clinical team, focused on ensuring the efficient implementation of study protocols and collaborating with sponsors and vendors. The SCPM plays a key role in managing clinical research studies, providing guidance to the Clinical team, and maintaining compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related discipline (preferred).
  • 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
  • At least 5 years of clinical project management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manages clinical research studies according to approved scope, budget, ICH GCP guidelines, and FDA regulations.
  • Serves as the primary contact for sponsors.
  • Manages clinical study functions, including:
    • Investigational Supply
    • IWRS/IXRS
    • Data Management
    • Biostatistics
    • Pharmacovigilance
    • Central Laboratory
  • Generates and presents study status updates and reports to sponsors.
  • Supervises and provides support to the Clinical team, including Clinical Assistants, In-house Clinical Research Associates, and Clinical Research Associates.
  • Supervises and trains Associate CPMs and provides guidance to CPMs.
  • Creates and reviews clinical study documents:
    • Protocols
    • ICF Templates
    • Study Budgets
    • Site Log/Form Templates
    • Study Manuals and Plans
    • Site Binders
  • Drives clinical teamwork and communications to ensure timely milestone attainment.
  • Ensures accuracy of reports and material work product.
  • Provides monthly billing information to the finance team.
  • Presents at project meetings (investigator meetings, new client meetings).
  • Identifies issues and develops problem-solving strategies to meet study timelines.
  • Manages subject accrual, retention, and compliance.
  • Assists in TMF management and manages TMF reviews.
  • 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.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Application Instructions

  • Refer to the referral link emailed to you if you have been referred to this role.

Company Information

  • Company: Alira Health
  • Team: Clinical Team
  • Values: Be courageous, be accountable, be honest, be inclusive, and elevate others.

Skills

Clinical Project Management
ICH GCP guidelines
FDA regulations
Study Protocols
Regulatory Compliance
Data Management
Biostatistics
Pharmacovigilance
Study Documentation
Team Leadership
Communication
Problem-Solving
Subject Recruitment & Retention

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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