Director, Project Management – Oncology

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

📋 Description

• Formulate partnership strategies for clinical trials and associated programs.

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

• Lead, manage, and ensure collaboration among Project Directors and Project Managers in global project and portfolio planning, implementation, and governance.

• Provide leadership and supervision on clinical programs.

• Act as the primary escalation contact for study sponsors beyond project management.

• Enhance the profitability of the Project Management organization in line with budgetary targets.

• Evaluate and manage resource allocations to achieve cost, time, and quality objectives.

• Select, train, mentor, and oversee Project Directors and Project Managers.

• Deliver technical support and guidance regarding scope, risks, resources, goals, and deliverables.

• Recognize and escalate issues affecting project scope, resources, schedule, or budget.

• Guarantee compliance with quality standards, SOPs, project plans, and regulatory requirements.

• Engage in business development, proposal submissions, budgeting, bid defense preparations, and participation.

• Manage interdependencies between projects and programs to meet milestones and deliverables.

• Assess projects and implement modifications, including recovering at-risk projects, re-scoping, postponing, or canceling as necessary.

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

• Oversee staff workload and make adjustments as required.

• Provide continuous feedback, development opportunities, coaching, and conduct annual 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, demonstrating extensive project management and line management expertise, or proven competencies relevant to the position.

• Comprehensive understanding of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process.

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

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration.

• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a customer service-oriented approach.

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

• Working knowledge of project management techniques and tools.

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

• Proven experience in people management.

• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and change management.

• Strong analytical capabilities and business insight.

• Professional presence with the ability to deliver complex presentations to senior management.

• Established leadership record and effective interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in project management software.

• Extensive proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Health insurance.

• Retirement savings benefits.

• Life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.