Director, FSA Project Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic and operational guidance to project management teams engaged in Feasibility and Site Activation (FSA) delivery.

• Direct activities related to site start-up and activation, ensuring adherence to quality, efficiency, and alignment with business goals.

• Lead FSA project management teams to successfully execute feasibility and site activation tasks on schedule, within scope, and up to quality and compliance standards.

• Oversee planning at the portfolio and program levels, including risk management and mitigation strategies to facilitate successful study initiation.

• Drive the adoption of standardized project management methodologies, tools, and best practices across FSA initiatives.

• Collaborate with business development, clinical operations, and functional leaders to support bid defenses, proposals, and client interactions.

• Monitor operational performance metrics, identify trends, and implement continuous improvement initiatives throughout FSA project delivery.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for FSA Project Managers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, business, or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience in clinical research with a strong emphasis on feasibility, site activation, and project or program management.

• Proven success in leading high-performing project teams and managing complex, global portfolios within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or similar environment.

• Strong strategic thinking, organizational, and analytical abilities.

• Capability to translate data and insights into actionable operational plans.

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

• Confidence in engaging with customers and senior leadership.

• Demonstrated ability to drive process optimization, manage change, and achieve results in a dynamic, matrixed organization.

• Willingness to travel as needed, approximately 20% of the time.

• Legal authorization to work in the country where the position is located.

• Advanced degree or project management certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary along with performance-based incentives.

• Health and wellness programs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable.

• Retirement and pension plans.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Employee assistance programs and wellness resources.

• Opportunities for learning and development through structured training and career pathways.