Project Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Slovakia, +6 more countries.

📋 Description

• Act as the main point of contact for clients and engage in proposal initiatives and client presentations.

• Supervise all elements of clinical research trials and designated portfolios.

• Guide project managers through all phases of project setup, planning, initiation, procurement, execution, and closure.

• Manage study budgets, scope, change orders, and financial health, including profitability, billable hours, billing, and forecasting.

• Create or oversee detailed project plans, timelines, risk management, and change management processes.

• Ensure quality management, eTMF inspection readiness, quality notifications, and the development of corrective/preventive action plans.

• Establish tracking metrics for trial and team progress.

• Prepare project status updates, KPI reports, solutions, and presentations for clients and senior management.

• Lead internal and client meetings, driving study-level strategies.

• Oversee cross-functional project teams and trial execution.

• Communicate protocol/study issues and implement necessary actions.

• Conduct formal presentations, including bid defenses.

• Ensure training and compliance specific to each study.

• Assist in business development and marketing efforts, including travel to bid defense meetings.

• Mentor associate, project, and senior project managers.

• Participate in departmental updates and the development of company SOPs.

• Provide ongoing feedback and conduct annual performance evaluations for functional team members.

• Identify performance issues at the project level and ensure corrective measures are taken.

• Carry out assigned responsibilities while remaining compliant with training, time-reporting, and administrative requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• EU: A degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a science or health-related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

• At least 8 years of clinical research experience or demonstrated competencies for this role.

• A minimum of 5 years of direct project management experience.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, eTMF, EDC, and CTMS.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong customer service attitude.

• Experience managing highly complex and global studies or a portfolio of studies.

• Mastery of ICH-GCP and relevant Precision SOPs.

• Comprehensive knowledge of project management techniques and tools.

• Extensive experience in a cross-functional project management environment.

• Strong grasp of cross-functional management, project planning, risk management, and change management.

• Experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research is required.

• Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and change management.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Commitment to work-life balance.

• Encouragement for team development.

• Equal opportunity employment practices.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.