Project Director

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

📋 Description

• Act as the main point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional customer service.

• Engage in proposal efforts, client presentations, and bid defenses.

• Manage all facets of clinical research trials and designated portfolios.

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

• Oversee study budgets, scope, change orders, and ensure financial viability.

• Supervise project profitability, billable hours, billing processes, and forecasting.

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

• Guarantee quality management, eTMF inspection preparedness, and corrective/preventative action plans.

• Set up tracking metrics for trial and team progress.

• Compile project status updates, KPI reports, and presentations for clients and upper management.

• Lead both internal and client meetings to drive study-level strategies.

• Manage cross-functional project teams and oversee trial execution.

• Communicate protocol and study-related issues and implement necessary corrective actions.

• Deliver formal presentations to colleagues, investigative teams, and clients.

• Ensure compliance through study-specific training.

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

• Mentor associates, project managers, and senior project managers.

• Contribute to departmental updates and the development of company SOPs.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a science or health-related field for EU candidates; 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.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

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

• Proficient in ICH-GCP and relevant Precision SOPs.

• Extensive knowledge of project management techniques and tools.

• Deep experience in cross-functional project management.

• Solid understanding of cross-functional management.

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

• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research.

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

• Expert knowledge of project management software.

• Strong skills in influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

• Ability to work and plan both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Encouragement of team development.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.