Executive Director – Project Management, Oncology

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

📋 Description

• Assist in implementing established corporate and departmental business strategies.

• Lead, manage, and ensure collaboration among Directors, Project Directors, and Project Managers for the planning, execution, and governance of global projects and portfolios.

• Provide leadership and oversight for large and increasingly complex programs.

• Act as the primary escalation point for study sponsors outside of project management.

• Enhance the profitability of the Project Management organization in relation to budget targets.

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

• Select, train, develop, and oversee the performance of project leadership talent.

• Offer technical guidance on scope, risk, escalation, mitigation, resources, goals, and deliverables.

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

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

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

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

• Assess projects and implement changes, which may include recovering at-risk projects, re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation.

• Measure and report KPIs while leading continuous improvement efforts.

• Provide executive oversight for projects when assigned.

• Supervise staff workload and deliver ongoing feedback, development, coaching, and annual performance evaluations.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 15 years of experience in clinical research, including substantial project management and line management experience or demonstrated competencies for this role.

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

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

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

• Familiarity with project management techniques and tools.

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

• Proven track record in people management.

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

• Strong analytical skills along with business acumen.

• Proficient in project management software.

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

• Excellent planning, organizing, influencing, leading, negotiation, critical thinking, decision-making, analytical, interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Proven leadership history and effective interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated success in independent negotiation and conflict management strategies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Health insurance.

• Retirement savings benefits.

• Life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.