Project Director, Dermatology – Rheumatology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Manage a portfolio or program of clinical studies along with the Project Managers assigned to the awarded studies.

• Ensure that studies comply with therapeutic-area and client-specific requirements.

• Represent the organization to clients and uphold customer satisfaction.

• Effectively communicate program deliverables.

• Ensure that studies adhere to quality standards, SOPs, GCPs, ICH guidelines, and relevant federal and local regulations.

• Oversee executed contracts and manage financial aspects, including study budgets and expenses.

• Monitor and assess project progress utilizing timelines and analytical tools.

• Maintain knowledge of therapeutic areas and client-specific details for the assigned portfolio.

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

• Lead contingency planning and strategies for risk mitigation.

• Provide operational input for proposal development and pricing.

• Promote performance enhancement, operational efficiencies, and innovative strategies.

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

• Engage in regular travel, which may include overnight and international trips.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Required experience in dermatology or rheumatology trials.

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field.

• At least 15 years of industry experience with a minimum of 5 years at a CRO.

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

• Proven experience leading concurrent multicenter, multinational Phase III clinical trials, including project budget financial tracking and forecasting.

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

• Extensive experience with business development tasks, such as proposals, client presentations, and bid defense meetings.

• Required experience in dermatology or rheumatology.

• Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practices and applicable Health Canada and FDA regulations/guidelines.

• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is considered an asset.

• A Master’s degree is also an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Attractive opportunities for advancement.

• A stimulating work environment.

• A home-based position.

• Regular travel, including potential overnight and international trips.