Director, Project Management – Oncology

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

📋 Description

• Formulate partnership strategies for clinical trials and programs across various functions.

• Supervise strategic planning, coordination, and execution of assigned clinical study projects.

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

• Provide leadership and oversight on clinical programs.

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

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

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

• Select, mentor, develop, and evaluate the performance of Project Directors and Project Managers.

• Offer technical guidance on scope, risks, resources, goals, and deliverables.

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

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

• Collaborate with Business Development on opportunities, proposals, budgeting, and bid defense.

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

• Assess projects and implement changes, including recovery, rescoping, postponement, or cancellation.

• Measure and report KPIs while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee staff workload and provide feedback, coaching, and conduct annual performance reviews.

⛳️ 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, including significant project management and line management experience, or demonstrated competencies.

• Proficient knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service orientation.

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

• Familiarity with project management techniques and tools.

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

• Proven track record in people management.

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

• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.

• Ability to deliver intricate presentations to senior management.

• Established leadership history 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.