Project Director, Dermatology, Rheumatology

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

📋 Description

• Manage a portfolio or program of clinical study projects along with the Project Managers assigned to them.

• Ensure that studies fulfill therapeutic-area and client-specific criteria.

• Act as the company representative to clients and uphold satisfaction levels.

• Effectively communicate program deliverables.

• Ensure that studies progress in accordance with quality standards, SOPs, GCPs, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulations.

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

• Maintain and assess project progress, timelines, and tracking/analysis tools.

• Retain therapeutic-area and client-specific knowledge for the assigned portfolio.

• Implement study-specific learnings across the assigned studies and clients.

• Lead contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies.

• Provide operational input for proposal development, pricing, and operational strategy.

• Propel performance improvements, operational efficiencies, and innovative strategies.

• Offer line-management oversight and contribute to Project Management leadership.

• Engage in regular overnight and/or international travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field.

• A minimum of 15 years of industry experience.

• At least 5 years of experience at a Contract Research Organization (CRO).

• Minimum of 10 years of clinical project management experience, encompassing management of all project phases from initiation to closure, all functional services, and vendor management.

• Required experience in dermatology or rheumatology trials.

• Experience in leading concurrent multicentered, multinational Phase III clinical trials, including project budget financial tracking and forecasting.

• Desirable experience with mid-size and large studies (>10–15 countries) across multiple regions.

• Significant experience in project supervision, mentoring, and coaching of project managers.

• Considerable experience with business development tasks, including proposals, client presentations, and bid defense meetings.

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and relevant Health Canada and FDA regulations/guidelines.

• Legal authorization to work in Germany.

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.

• A Master’s degree is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging work environment.

• Attractive opportunities for advancement.

• Accommodations available throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities, upon request.

• Regular travel, including potential overnight and/or international travel, as part of the role.