Associate Director, Project Management – Europe

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

📋 Description

• Provide senior leadership and oversight for the Project Management function.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality projects consistently across the portfolio, in alignment with company strategies, policies, SOPs, and global regulatory standards.

• Build, lead, and develop the Project Delivery Project Management team.

• Ensure adequate resourcing and promote operational excellence in all awarded studies.

• Integrate project delivery with cross-functional departments to facilitate collaboration, scalability, and satisfaction among sponsors.

• Oversee training and professional development for employees.

• Offer leadership and guidance for the Project Delivery function.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance delivery models, improve scalability, and aid in long-term operational planning.

• Support workforce planning and initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Lead, develop, and manage Project Managers, including responsibilities such as hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance oversight, career development, and succession planning.

• Cultivate a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.

• Oversee departmental KPIs, workflow enhancements, process standardization, and the adoption of clinical trial systems and technological tools.

• Review project scope, timelines, budgets, and complexity to ensure proper resource allocation and forecasting.

• Collaborate with Project Directors regarding resource deployment, performance, workload, capability, training, and succession risks.

• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet contractual obligations.

• Provide advice on risk and issue management and develop mitigation strategies.

• Mentor Project Managers in proactive planning, stakeholder management, and resolution of problems.

• Share valuable lessons learned and best practices with internal stakeholders.

• Ensure adherence to SOPs, Good Clinical Practices, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory requirements.

• Draft, review, and maintain SOPs, tools, and process documentation.

• Support readiness for audits and inspections.

⛳️ Requirements

• B.Sc. in a field related to clinical project management.

• PMP certification is an asset.

• At least 7 years of combined experience in clinical research and project management within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or CRO industry.

• Proven leadership and line management experience, preferably in a CRO setting.

• Strong leadership, judgment, problem-solving, organizational, and communication abilities.

• Capability to work efficiently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

• Ability to establish strong relationships with internal teams, sponsors, and external partners.

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Solid understanding of good clinical practices, as well as applicable Health Canada and FDA regulations/guidelines.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the EU.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent full-time position.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Vacation benefits.

• Home-based work opportunity.

• Continuous learning and development.

• Attractive opportunities for advancement.