Senior Project Manager

Summary

Join PicnicHealth as a Sr. Project Manager, Study Success, and be at the forefront of delivering high-impact, tech-enabled research and insights for life sciences partners. You will blend deep knowledge of the clinical research space with operational excellence and a bias towards innovation. In this highly cross-functional role, you’ll drive the planning, implementation, and execution of studies, ensuring timely and quality delivery. Collaborate closely with internal teams and work directly with customers to create seamless study experiences. You will provide functional leadership, drive end-to-end study execution, and implement scalable project governance practices. Manage study finances, champion AI-enabled tools, and ensure successful study execution, including patient recruitment and data collection. Manage external vendors and work internally to scale the tech-forward platform. PicnicHealth offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a remote-first work environment and flexible time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in life science area or public health, along with 5 years working in the clinical trials/research industry, with at least 2 years leading and managing full-service research studies
• Experience working with observational or low-interventional research studies, including both site-based and decentralized studies
• Experience leading complex real-world or clinical research studies using structured project management methodologies (PMP or equivalent)
• Direct experience with medical records and claims data in the biopharmaceutical or RWD industry
• Strong history of driving outcomes across multidisciplinary teams, including scientific, technology, patient engagement, and commercial stakeholders
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills that can motivate and influence other teams to action
• Solutions-driven mindset with the ability to anticipate blockers, manage ambiguity, and keep projects on track
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• Well-versed in relevant research regulations (e.g., ICH-GCP, HIPAA), with the judgment to apply them in evolving, tech-forward models
• Comfort working in a tech-enabled or AI-enhanced environment, with curiosity around how technology can drive scale, speed, and quality

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership and drive end-to-end study execution with a focus on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business growth - delivering projects on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic outcomes
• Drive cross-functional execution by anticipating needs and risks, navigating trade-offs, and bridging internal expertise with client priorities to keep studies moving forward and high-impact
• Implement clear and scalable project governance practices that drive visibility into progress, risks, and performance across study workstreams
• Act as the financial steward of your studies: managing forecasting, reporting, and scope changes in close partnership with internal teams and external sponsors
• Champion the adoption of AI-enabled tools that streamline study operations and automate manual workflows
• Own the flow of study-critical information, ensuring that stakeholders stay aligned, risks surface early, and decisions are made with full context across functions and partners
• Ensure successful and timely execution of study designs, patient recruitment, data collection, and analytics efforts
• Monitor project progress, identify and develop appropriate solutions to mitigate risks, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure a successful study outcome
• Where needed, manage external vendor workstreams for the relevant research studies
• Work internally to inform and influence how we scale our tech-forward platform to streamline delivery

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including above market Health, Dental, Vision
• Family friendly environment
• Flexible time off
• 401k plan
• Free PicnicHealth account
• Equipment and internet funds for home office set up
• Wellness Stipend