Senior Clinical Trial Project Lead

Translational Research in Oncology (TRIO) is a global academic clinical research organization dedicated to advancing translational cancer research in the clinical trial setting. TRIO is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Information Services team. This leader will drive outcomes across cross‑functional teams (clinical operations, finance, IT/security, vendor partners) ensuring projects are delivered on‑time, on budget, and at the expected quality, with measurable value post‑implementation.
This role will report to the Vice President, Information Services , this role is home‑based in Canada . Opportunity and Business Case Development: Lead discovery with business stakeholders to identify opportunities related to process, organizational, and systems improvements. Create measurement frameworks to track progress through implementation. Support implementation by acting as a subject matter expert for business departments
Facilitate project intake and prioritization, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, capacity, and constraints. Maintain portfolio‑level visibility of status, risks, and dependencies, escalating issues with clearly defined actions
Project Management & Delivery: Manage scope, cost, and schedule to ensure successful delivery of projects within the assigned portfolio
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with key stakeholders to gather requirements. Risk Management: Partner with subject matter experts to identify, track, and mitigate project and initiative risks
Monitor and measure project benefits to ensure delivery of expected value. Lead lessons learned, benefits validation, and formal project closure processes
Continuous Process Improvement: Performance Reporting: Prepare and present regular performance reports to sen ior management highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations
Note: This role is an individual contributor position and does not include direct people management responsibilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field; experience in clinical research or healthcare is a strong asset
Minimum 10 years of project management experience
Minimum 5 years of business analysis experience, preferably within the clinical research industry
PMP or equivalent project management certification required
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Experience with resource forecasting for a weighted project pipeline
Proficiency with project management software and tools
3 weeks of vacation plus paid December holiday closure

• 10 paid personal/sick days
• Comprehensive benefits plan (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance – premiums covered by TRIO)
• Flexible work hours to support work‑life balance
• Monthly Internet allowance for home‑based work
• Work arrangement options (Office‑Based / Hybrid / Home‑Based) with a one‑time home office allowance
• Maternity and parental leave top‑up program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee recognition and referral bonus programs

Pay Range: $120,000 to $140,000 Salary will be determined based on education, experience, location, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.