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 deliver exceptional customer service, encompassing proposal activities and client presentations.

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

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

• Oversee study budgets, scope, change orders, and project profitability.

• Supervise financial health, billable hours, billing compliance, and forecasting.

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

• Ensure quality management, eTMF inspection readiness, quality notifications, and corrective/preventive action plans are in place.

• Establish metrics to track trial and team progress.

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

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

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

• Communicate protocol/study issues and take necessary actions to resolve them.

• Deliver formal presentations, including bid defenses.

• Ensure compliance with study-specific training requirements.

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

• Mentor project managers and provide them with performance feedback.

• Engage in departmental updates and contribute to SOP development.

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

• Complete mandatory training, time reporting, and administrative tasks.

• Execute additional duties as assigned by management.

⛳️ Requirements

• North America: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a science or health-related field; advanced degree is preferred.

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

• At least 8 years of experience in clinical research or demonstrated competencies relevant to this role.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct project management.

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

• Proven experience managing complex global studies or a portfolio of studies.

• Extensive knowledge of ICH-GCP and pertinent Precision SOPs.

• Strong familiarity with project management techniques and tools.

• Deep experience in cross-functional project management settings.

• Solid understanding of cross-functional management, project planning, risk management, and change management.

• Significant experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research.

• Proficient in strategic planning, risk management, and change management, with the capability to implement independently.

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

• Outstanding organizational, analytical, presentation, verbal and written communication, negotiation, decision-making, conflict management, and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to work and plan both independently and within a team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Opportunities for team development.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.