Start Up Project Manager II- FSP in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Start Up Project Manager II – FSP in Canada.

This role sits at the core of global clinical trial delivery, leading the full study start-up lifecycle across complex, multi-region interventional studies. You will drive activation strategies that ensure investigative sites are ready to enroll patients on time, working across regulatory, feasibility, contracting, and operational teams. The position requires strong coordination skills to align multiple stakeholders across countries, vendors, and internal functions. You will play a critical role in shaping and executing start-up plans for studies in areas such as oncology, vaccines, immunology, and rare diseases. Acting as the main driver of start-up timelines, you will ensure study readiness while proactively identifying and mitigating risks. This is a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment where precision, accountability, and global coordination are essential. Your work directly contributes to accelerating patient access to new therapies.

You will lead and coordinate global study start-up activities, ensuring sites are activated efficiently and in alignment with operational timelines and regulatory requirements.

• Own and manage end-to-end study start-up strategy, including site activation planning across multiple countries and regions
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including regulatory, feasibility, contracts, vendors, and study management to ensure alignment and execution
• Lead start-up project planning, tracking timelines, and ensuring delivery of site activation milestones (e.g., first patient visits, activation targets)
• Oversee and maintain study, country, and site-level timelines within enterprise project management systems
• Drive critical path management for site activation activities including submissions, contracts, budgets, training, and supply logistics
• Lead start-up meetings, risk assessments, and escalation management to ensure proactive issue resolution
• Support protocol amendment implementation and continuous improvement of activation processes

This role requires strong clinical research and global study start-up expertise, combined with advanced project management capabilities and stakeholder coordination skills.

• 5–7+ years (MS/PhD) or 7+ years (BS/BA) in clinical research, study start-up, or clinical trial management
• Strong experience in global clinical trial operations across multiple regions (North America, Europe, and Asia preferred)
• Deep understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory processes, and clinical trial methodology
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-country project timelines and cross-functional dependencies
• Strong project management skills using enterprise tools, dashboards, and reporting systems
• Ability to perform critical path analysis, risk management, and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
• Fluent English required; additional scientific or technical degree preferred

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and responsibilities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Global exposure across therapeutic areas and international clinical programs
• Remote or hybrid work flexibility depending on project needs
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute directly to advancing global patient access to therapies
• Collaborative, science-driven work environment with strong cross-functional support