Project Manager - eCOA - Operations at Signant Health in ZA

About Signant Health
At Signant Health, we help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster. We are a global evidence generation company that supports clinical trials with smart technology, scientific expertise, and hands-on operational support — so better data leads to better decisions in healthcare. We embrace AI and advanced technologies to enhance every aspect of what we do, from data analysis to operational efficiency.

Our teams work at the intersection of science, technology, and patient experience, delivering digital solutions powered by AI innovation that make clinical trials more efficient, more accurate, and more accessible around the world. Trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies and CROs, our platforms and services support studies across more than 90 countries and have contributed to hundreds of new drug approvals.

If you are motivated by meaningful work, global impact, and innovation in clinical research and digital health — including the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies — you will find purpose and opportunity at Signant Health.

About the Role:

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution and completion of projects considering budget, timelines, resources and task management. The Project Manager will communicate in a transparent and timely manner with the assigned Signant Health clients and internal stakeholders. He/she will manage project risks and ensure timely resolution while reporting out on project status with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.

The Project Manager contributes to the implementation of company-wide process improvements to ensure effective and efficient project delivery.

This role requires an effective leader that excels in problem-solving, able to motivate a result-oriented team, and can build trust-based relationships with Signant Health’s clients.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Function:
• Manage and lead the initial project delivery tasks, including, but not limited to the software development lifecycle (SDLC) of Simple to Medium complexity studies.
• Ensure project systems are built and released in accordance with client expectations inclusive of leading the project system change control process.
• Support the implementation of complex, multi product projects as needed.
• Manage projects in accordance with established timelines, budget, quality standards, and/or contractual requirements.
• Review, approve and maintain project and corporate systems and documentation.
• Handle client escalations independently and work with internal and client teams to resolve. Escalate as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Responsible for quality of communication with client - cadence, content and audience. Serves as the primary contact for customers on assigned projects.
• Accountable for financial health of the assigned projects. This can include vendor services, licensing, payments, invoicing, devices, resource assignments and vendor management activities.
• Collaborate with other functional areas for project delivery to ensure timelines and client expectations are met within budget.
• Responsible for identification and documentation of Incident Reports with Quality Management group. (Inclusive of Client Notification and Closure)
• Responsible for reporting of project status updates.
Role:
• As a Project Manager, the employee is expected to recognize the importance of and to create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
• Responsible for compliance with Company Procedures in support of client deliverables.
• Recognize, exemplify and adherence to the company values which centre around our commitment to People, Clients, and performance.
Decision making and influence:
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence.
• Capable of weighing risks and making decisions that align with Signant values and strategy.
• Manage customer escalations effectively, with follow up and closure.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Essential:

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent or relevant experience.
• Understanding of the software development life cycle and the specification and configuration of software products.
• Able to multi-task and work with multiple team members.
• Must have excellent time management, communication (oral and written), and organizational skills.
• Must be detail, and first-time quality delivery, orientated.
• Must have solid MS Office Suite experience – Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint.
• Ability and experience of direct project activities and ensuring customer satisfaction while understanding and adhering to the study budget.
• Must be comfortable speaking in front of diversified and/or large audiences.
• Must be able to communicate and engage effectively with all levels of the organization and have excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Must have experience in a Project Management role OR equivalent.
• Must show initiative and be able to work independently as needed.

Desirable:

• Background in Pharmaceutical, Medical education and/or CRO
• Experience of clinical trials/pharmaceutical industry/life sciences
• Ability to travel for business trips (overnight business trips could be expected quarterly)
• Experience/understanding of the clinical research environment and GCP principles is preferred
• PMP or equivalent certificate.
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Why Signant Health?
At Signant Health, your work has real impact. Everything we build, support, and deliver helps advance clinical research and bring new treatments to patients faster — improving lives around the world. Our teams combine science, technology, and operational expertise to solve complex clinical trial challenges, and every role contributes to that mission.
We offer a collaborative, global environment where you can grow your career while working alongside experts across clinical, technology, data, and operations, with opportunities to learn, take ownership, and drive meaningful innovation — not just maintain the status quo.
If you are looking for purpose-driven work, smart colleagues, and the opportunity to help shape the future of clinical research and digital health, Signant Health is the place to do it.
At Signant Health, accepting difference isn't enough — we celebrate it, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our team members, our clients, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer, committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Prior to their start date, all new hires are required to be verified through a thorough background check and identity verification to confirm eligibility for employment.
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