Project Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Romania, +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 portfolios.

• Guide project managers through the processes of project establishment, planning, initiation, procurement, execution, and closure.

• Oversee study budgets, scope, change orders, and overall financial health.

• Manage project profitability, billable hours, billing, and forecasting.

• Create or supervise detailed project plans, timelines, risk management strategies, and mitigation efforts.

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

• Establish tracking metrics to monitor trial and team progress.

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

• Facilitate internal and client meetings, advancing study-level strategies.

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

• Communicate issues related to protocols and studies, implementing necessary actions accordingly.

• Conduct formal presentations, including bid defenses.

• Ensure compliance and training specific to studies.

• Assist with business development and marketing efforts, including travel for bid defenses.

• Mentor associate, project, and senior project managers.

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

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

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

• Execute assigned responsibilities and administrative tasks, including training and time reporting.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least 8 years of clinical research experience or proven competencies related to the position.

• Minimum of 5 years of direct project management experience.

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

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Orientation towards customer service.

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

• Mastery of ICH-GCP guidelines and relevant Precision SOPs.

• Excellent understanding of project management techniques and tools.

• Extensive experience in cross-functional project management settings.

• Strong grasp of cross-functional management principles.

• Proven expertise in project planning, risk management, and change management.

• Highly experienced in pharmaceutical and/or device research.

• Demonstrated excellence in time management, negotiation, critical thinking, decision-making, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, presentation abilities, and both verbal and written communication skills.

• Expert knowledge of project management software.

• Well-developed skills in customer orientation, influence, negotiation, and conflict management.

• Ability to work and plan independently as well as in a team setting.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Opportunities for team development.

• Recognition and appreciation for employee contributions.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• Provision of reasonable accommodations during the application process.