Director, Project Management – Evidence Development Solutions

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

📋 Description

• Lead and nurture a team of Clinical Project Managers overseeing clinical studies and observational research initiatives.

• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, performance evaluations, career growth, succession planning, and performance enhancement measures.

• Establish and uphold KPIs related to milestones, budgets, quality, client satisfaction, revenue generation, utilization, and retention.

• Execute resource allocation strategies and ensure team utilization remains within targeted ranges.

• Take ownership of contingency planning for leave coverage, attrition, portfolio increases, and concentration risks.

• Propel the adoption of SOPs, RACI, governance frameworks, QMS, and enterprise systems.

• Engage in Project Reviews to pinpoint risks, mentor PMs, uphold standards, and implement corrective actions.

• Ensure the accuracy of Planisware milestone, baseline, and financial forecast updates.

• Advocate for inspection readiness and track portfolio health.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on CAPA implementation, audit responses, and SOP enhancements.

• Represent UBC in governance meetings, business reviews, and escalation discussions as required.

• Provide executive-level communication and status updates for clients and leadership.

• Work in partnership with Data Management, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Medical Writing, Regulatory, Site Management, HR, Finance, and Segment leadership.

• Assist in organizational design, compensation planning, and capacity forecasting.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in life science, health science, or a related discipline is required.

• A minimum of 10 years of clinical project management experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.

• At least 5 years of direct experience in people management.

• Proven track record in leading teams that deliver full-service clinical trials and/or PASS, registries, and RWE programs.

• Capability to lead teams responsible for revenue generation, margin management, and change order implementation.

• Proficiency in project management methodologies, resource planning, risk management, and contingency strategies.

• Strong expertise in Planisware, CTMS, financial forecasting tools, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and Copilot.

• Experience with regulatory inspection readiness involving FDA, EMA, and Health Canada.

• Familiarity with GCP/ICH standards.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills at an executive level.

• Ability to distill complex issues into straightforward decisions and recommendations.

• Capacity to hold teams accountable for KPIs while fostering talent development and maintaining engagement.

• Comfortable working in a matrixed and global environment with teams across the US and Europe.

• An advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MBA) is preferred.

• PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for remote work.

• Competitive salary packages.

• Opportunities for career advancement and promotion.

• 401K plan with company matching.

• Tuition reimbursement available after 90 days of employment.

• Flexible work environment.

• Discretionary paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Telemedicine services (virtual doctor appointments).

• Wellness programs.

• Adoption assistance programs.

• Short-term disability coverage after 90 days of employment.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Employee discount programs.