Clinical Project Manager (CPM 23894)

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of breakthrough treatments for human disease located in The Woodlands Texas. We are systematically discovering the physiological and behavioral functions of genes to identify potential points of therapeutic intervention, or drug targets.  We have identified and validated more than 100 targets with promising profiles for drug discovery. Our physiology-based approach to understanding gene function and our use of knockouts to model expected drug action are designed to identify new ways to treat major human diseases and create an extensive pipeline of clinical and preclinical programs in the therapeutic areas of diabetes and obesity, cardiovascular disease, psychiatric and neurological disorders, cancer, immune system disorders and ophthalmic disease. 

 

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Project Manager.

 

Summary
This position will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities of Phase 1-3 world-wide clinical trials of drug candidates by ensuring that high quality and valid data supports regulatory applications and approvals of new-marketed products and indications. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to: managing Clinical personnel to conduct investigator identification, selection, training and routine monitoring; maintaining and negotiating vendor contracts; managing budgets and payments; serving as the study lead on Clinical project teams; participating in the design and development of clinical study protocols and CRFs across a range of therapeutic areas to ensure monitoring efforts fully complement the drug development process within established timelines; managing and executing trials through a combination of internal and external (CRO) staff; and other duties as assigned or required.

 

Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific related discipline Minimum of eight (8) years of clinical development experience in a pharmaceutical or clinical research organization Previous Clinical Project Manager experience in conducting and managing Phase 1-3 clinical trials Ability to manage multiple projects across several departments while influencing project decisions in coordination with clinical, regulatory, pre-clinical and CMC timelines Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Excellent organization and communication skills Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment

 

Employees have the opportunity to make significant, personal contributions to the growth and development of the Company. In return, Lexicon is dedicated to providing our employees with opportunities for career development, training, exciting research assignments and a comprehensive benefits program that is part of a progressive compensation package.

 

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is located in The Woodlands, Texas, a master planned community of approximately 75,000 residents located 30 miles North of downtown Houston. Candidates should readily find first class cultural and recreational activities as well as attractive housing options at comparatively reasonable prices. Schools in The Woodlands are rated as exemplary.

 

To apply, please e-mail your resume to:  opportunities@lexpharma.com

 

For additional information about Lexicon and its programs, please visit www.lexpharma.com

 

Lexicon Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer