IRT Project Manager, Remote US
Project manager for clinical-trial Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems: leads study-specific IRT implementations, coordinates vendors and cross-functional stakeholders, runs UAT testing, manages data integrations, budgets, and study closeout. Requires 5–6 years in clinical systems PM with an IRT/eCOA focus; remote within the US (Fortrea role via Lifelancer).
- Compensation
- $110K–$125K / yr
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Part time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- University/college degree (life sciences, health sciences, IT or related preferred) or certification in allied health professions; equivalent experience accepted
- Fluent in English, written and verbal
- 5–6 years of relevant experience in clinical systems project management with a strong focus on IRT and/or eCOA platforms
- Hands-on UAT experience including planning, execution, defect tracking, and go-live support
- Ability to manage outsourced technology vendors and collaborate with sponsors and cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills with proactive, detail-oriented approach to issue resolution and system validation
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Solid understanding of the clinical trial lifecycle, system implementation, data flow, regulatory compliance, and TMF documentation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Strong time management and prioritization skills with ability to meet tight deadlines
- Self-motivation, accountability, and ownership of assigned tasks
- Cooperative, team-oriented mindset
Full description
Job Title: IRT Project Manager, Remote US
Job Location: Durham
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level: Job Overview:
The IRT Project Manager is accountable for the client’s study specific Interactive Response Technology (IRT) implementation, ongoing conduct support, closeout and decommission. Provides subject matter expertise, leads study specific implementation, ensures on time delivery, and remediation of support issues.
Summary of Responsibilities:
· Lead study-specific IRT Implementation Teams, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders including Clinical Trial Supply, Global Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Data Management, and vendors.
· Create and manage IRT-related timelines and deliverables.
· Conduct internal review meetings for vendor-written specifications and integration documents.
· Plan, facilitate, and lead IRT study review meetings.
· Ensure completion and approval of all IRT documentation, including specifications.
· Serve as the primary point of contact for the IRT vendor for study-specific matters.
· Ensure compliance with relevant regulations such as GxPs and ICH E6.
· Provide guidance to the IRT Implementation Team on optimal system utilization.
· Act as a subject matter expert on IRT best practices and share lessons learned across teams.
· Define and complete initial documentation for scope of work requests from vendors.
· Review and provide expert input on User Requirement Specifications and other IRT-related documents.
· Review and approve UAT schedules aligned with URS.
· Create study-specific IRT Test Plans and test scripts.
· Facilitate UAT execution, coordinate issue resolution with vendors, and ensure proper documentation.
· Define and oversee data exchange requirements between IRT and other systems.
· Collaborate with stakeholders to determine integration solutions.
· Manage initial and ongoing testing to ensure efficient and error-free data transfers.
· Guide study teams on site-initiated data changes and vendor implementation.
· Facilitate collection of closeout deliverables from IRT vendors.
· Maintain a study-specific issue and risk log, documenting root causes, corrective actions, and preventive measures.