Project Director, Dermatology, Rheumatology

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

📋 Description

• Manage a portfolio or program of clinical projects along with the Project Managers responsible for executing awarded studies.

• Ensure that studies align with therapeutic-area and client-specific needs.

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

• Communicate program deliverables in an effective manner.

• Guarantee that studies advance in accordance with quality standards, SOPs, GCPs, regulatory requirements, and ICH guidelines.

• Oversee executed contracts and financial matters, including study budgets and expenditures.

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

• Retain comprehensive therapeutic and client-specific knowledge for assigned portfolios.

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

• Lead planning for contingencies and risk mitigation strategies.

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

• Drive enhancements in performance, operational efficiencies, and innovative strategies.

• 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.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the industry.

• At least 5 years of experience at a CRO.

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

• Experience in conducting trials related to dermatology or rheumatology is essential.

• Proven experience in leading concurrent multicentered, multinational Phase III clinical trials, including financial tracking and forecasting for project budgets.

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

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

• Extensive experience with business development activities, including proposal development, client presentations, and bid defense meetings.

• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practices and relevant regulations/guidelines from Health Canada and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

• Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Germany.

🏝️ Benefits

• Engaging work environment.

• Attractive opportunities for advancement.

• Regular travel, including the possibility of overnight and international trips as part of the role.

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