Technical Project Manager I

At YPrime, we help our clients in the pharma and biotech industries to collect data from patients using mobile devices, assign patients to study treatment groups, and dispense clinical trial drugs and supplies using web apps.  We’re supporting life-altering research, one project at a time. 

 

Is your career in its prime?  It could be!

YPrime’s Project Delivery team is looking for a Technical Project Manager to provide exceptional customer service while facilitating the successful execution of custom IRT software development projects.  In this role, you’ll lead a cross-functional team from study kick-off and requirements gathering through maintenance, and you’ll serve as the main point of contact for our clients. You’ll be based in our Raleigh, North Carolina office. 

Does our mission sound like something you can get behind?  If so, here’s what we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IRT
• Minimum of 3 years’ project management experience
• Experience with software systems in support of clinical trials
• The ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• A foundational knowledge of the principals of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Have these things too? Even better!

• Project or Product Management-related certification (PMP, CAPM, PgMP, etc.)
• Experience with SQL (querying databases)
• Experience with SaaS delivery
• Experience with Scrum Software Development
• Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical or the CRO industry 

Here are some more details about the job:

• You’ll ensure all requirements for system build are identified, documented, and communicated across the project team
• You'll provide consistent implementation of Software Development Life Cycle
• You'll be responsible for the technical design of basic studies based on protocol, client requests and experience
• You'll review and support configuration of basic systems; understand the capabilities of base products to ensure custom code is not created inadvertently
• You'll ensure all functional requirements are captured in Systems Requirements Document and other applicable system requirements documents
• You'll translate functional requirements into technical specifications for programmers
• You'll lead the team in ad-hoc testing of requirements in the development environment
• You'll ensure the delivery of a clean study through validation environment
• You'll support system validation through the timely triaging of defects
• You'll demonstrate software prototypes for customers
• You'll set and track project milestones related to technical delivery; manage and account for unforeseen delays and realign schedules and expectations as needed

What are the YPrime Perks?

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package largely subsidized by YPrime
• 401(k) with company match
• Friendly, smart, passionate and hard-working coworkers
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement