Associate Director – Project Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Support and oversee large, multinational projects.

• Manage significant national or global projects, programs of projects, and complex initiatives related to customer deliverables.

• Provide functional leadership, supervision, support, training, and mentorship to Project Managers.

• Oversee project/program delivery, ensuring adherence to cost, time, and quality requirements across various divisions.

• Lead core project teams and facilitate the leadership of extended project teams.

• Coordinate internal and external cross-unit collaboration, including subcontractors.

• Define and manage project resource requirements and contingency plans.

• Design, implement, monitor, and adjust project plans as necessary.

• Foster effective teamwork and mediate conflicts.

• Communicate project-related issues with PM Management.

• Achieve financial performance targets for assigned clinical projects.

• Ensure project deliverables align with company and client expectations.

• Initiate enhancements to improve efficiency and quality.

• Act as the primary client contact for designated projects and clients.

• Cultivate relationships with client project teams and vendors.

• Ensure staff compliance with professional standards and clinical research SOPs.

• Collaborate with Business Development and Bids/Contracts on client presentations and proposals.

• Assist in resource utilization, policy formulation, and goal implementation.

• Prepare and potentially conduct performance evaluations and salary assessments.

• Execute other responsibilities as assigned by management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or college degree (preferably in life sciences) or certification in a related allied health field from a recognized institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical technology, or laboratory technology), or an equivalent mix of education and experience.

• At least eight (8) years of experience in the clinical pharmaceutical industry, demonstrating skills and competence in clinical project management tasks.

• Alternatively, over five (5) years of supervisory experience in a healthcare environment and six (6) years of clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.

• Proven success in clinical development and in leading and developing professional staff in a project-focused environment.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing budgets and resources for a segment of the business.

• Proficient in project management software.

• Experience in conducting global clinical trials.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays.

• Possession of a valid passport.

• Capability to drive with a valid driver's license.

• Proficient in both the local office language and English, in written and verbal forms.

• Broad understanding of the drug development process and client requirements.

• Strong leadership capabilities.

• Solid financial understanding.

• Excellent judgment and decision-making abilities.

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including proficiency in English.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and problem-solving aptitude.

• Strong organizational and negotiation abilities.

• Expert knowledge of project management principles and their applications.

• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.

• Ability to function effectively in matrix organizations.

• Understanding of multicultural service organizations.

• Awareness of regulatory guidelines and directives.

• Skills in process improvement, particularly in clinical trials, clinical development, and project management.

• Knowledge of medical therapeutic areas and medical terminology.

• Strong marketing and negotiation skills.

• Proficient computer skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package based on location.

• Transparent compensation and pay equity.

• Opportunities for domestic and international travel, including overnight stays.