Project Director, Dermatology and Rheumatology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Manage a portfolio or program of clinical studies alongside Project Managers tasked with executing awarded studies.

• Ensure that studies align with therapeutic or client-specific requirements.

• Act as the company's representative to clients, maintaining high satisfaction levels.

• Effectively communicate program deliverables.

• Ensure studies are conducted in adherence to quality standards, SOPs, GCPs, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulations.

• Oversee contracts and the financial aspects of studies, including budgets and expenses.

• Monitor and assess project progress using timelines and tracking/analysis tools.

• Maintain comprehensive therapeutic and/or client-specific knowledge for the assigned portfolio.

• Leverage study-specific insights across assigned studies and clients.

• Lead contingency planning and risk mitigation efforts.

• Provide operational insights for proposal development and pricing, including operations strategy.

• Foster performance enhancement, operational efficiencies, and innovative approaches.

• Offer line management oversight and contribute to Project Management leadership as an expert in operations and therapeutic areas.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the industry.

• At least 5 years of experience at a CRO.

• A minimum of 10 years of clinical project management experience, covering all project phases from initiation to closure, management of functional services, and vendor oversight.

• Experience with mid-size and large studies involving more than 10-15 countries across multiple regions (NA, SA, APAC, MENA, Europe) is preferred.

• Proven experience leading concurrent multi-centered, multinational phase III clinical trials, including financial tracking and budget forecasting.

• Extensive experience in project supervision, mentoring, and coaching project managers.

• Significant experience in business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and bid defense meetings.

• Involvement in mentoring and coaching a representative number of project managers.

• Experience in dermatology or rheumatology is essential.

• Strong understanding of good clinical practices.

• Familiarity with relevant Health Canada and FDA regulations/guidelines.

• PMP or PRINCE2 Certification is a plus.

• A Master’s degree is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours.

• Remote work opportunity.

• Continuous learning and development.

• 401k plan.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Bonus structure plan.

• Attractive opportunities for advancement.