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 proposals, presentations, and bid defenses.

• Manage all facets of clinical research trials and the assigned portfolios.

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

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

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

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

• Establish tracking metrics and generate status updates for clients and senior management.

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

• Supervise cross-functional project teams and communicate any protocol or study-related issues.

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

• Ensure compliance and training specific to the study.

• Assist in business development and marketing endeavors, including bid-defense preparation and travel.

• Mentor project managers and contribute to the development of SOPs and departmental updates.

• Provide performance evaluations and address project-level performance challenges.

• Complete all necessary training, time reporting, and administrative responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 8 years of clinical research experience or demonstrated competencies for this role.

• At least 5 years of direct experience in project management.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (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 guidelines and relevant Precision SOPs.

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

• Extensive experience in cross-functional project management environments.

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

• Significant experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research.

• Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and change management with the ability to execute independently.

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

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Emphasis on work-life balance.

• Opportunities for team development.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.