Director, Project Management

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

📋 Description

• Formulate partnership strategies for clinical trials and programs.

• Offer oversight and strategic guidance in the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned clinical study projects.

• Lead, manage, and ensure collaboration among Project Directors and Project Managers teams.

• Provide leadership and oversight for clinical programs.

• Serve as the main escalation point for study sponsors beyond project management.

• Enhance the profitability of the Project Management organization to meet or surpass budget objectives.

• Evaluate and manage resource allocations against cost, time, and quality benchmarks.

• Select, train, develop, and assess the performance of Project Directors and Project Managers.

• Offer technical support and guidance regarding scope, risks, escalations, mitigation, resources, goals, and deliverables.

• Identify and escalate issues impacting project scope, resources, schedule, or budget.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, SOPs, project plans, and regulatory requirements.

• Engage in business development opportunities, proposals, budgeting, and bid defenses.

• Manage project/program interdependencies to meet milestones and deliverables.

• Assess projects and implement necessary changes, including recovery, re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation.

• Measure and report on KPIs while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee supervised staff workload while providing coaching, development, and performance evaluations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a science or health-related field.

• At least 10 years of experience in clinical research, which includes extensive project management and line management experience or demonstrated competencies for this role.

• Familiarity with GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project.

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

• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.

• Direct work experience in a global, cross-functional project management setting.

• Demonstrated experience in people management.

• Proven track record in strategic planning, risk management, and change management.

• Strong analytical skills coupled with business acumen.

• Competent in project management software.

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research is required.

• An advanced degree is preferred.

• Experience in managing complex and global trials is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Health insurance.

• Retirement savings benefits.

• Life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.