Project Director

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

📋 Description

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

• Supervise all facets of clinical research trials and designated study portfolios.

• Guide project managers throughout project initiation, planning, procurement, execution, and closure.

• Oversee study budgets, scope, change orders, profitability, billable hours, billing, and forecasting.

• Create or manage detailed project plans, timelines, risk management strategies, mitigation, and change management processes.

• Ensure quality management of projects, eTMF inspection readiness, and implementation of corrective/preventive measures.

• Establish tracking metrics for trial and team progress.

• Prepare status updates for clients and senior management, along with KPI reports and presentations.

• Facilitate internal and client meetings, driving program or study strategies.

• Oversee cross-functional project teams and the execution of trials.

• Communicate protocol and study issues, implementing necessary actions.

• Deliver formal presentations, including bid defenses.

• Ensure compliance and training specific to the study.

• Assist in business development and marketing activities, including preparation for bid defenses and travel.

• Mentor associate, project, and senior project managers.

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

• Provide continuous feedback and annual performance evaluations for team members.

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

• Complete organizational training, time reporting, and administrative responsibilities.

• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on project management experience.

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

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

• Mastery of ICH-GCP and relevant Precision SOPs.

• Strong knowledge of project management techniques and tools.

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

• Strong understanding of cross-functional management.

• Thorough knowledge of project planning, risk management, and change management, with awareness of appropriate escalation processes.

• Highly experienced in pharmaceutical and/or device research.

• Proven expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and change management with the ability to implement independently.

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

• Exceptional communication, organizational, presentation, negotiation, critical thinking, decision-making, analytical, interpersonal, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Commitment to work-life balance.

• Encouragement for team development.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.