Project Director, Early Phase and Translational Research – Europe

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

📋 Description

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

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

• Act as the face of Indero to clients, maintain satisfaction levels, and communicate program deliverables effectively.

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

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

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

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

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

• Spearhead contingency planning and risk-mitigation initiatives.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

• 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, including functional services and vendor management.

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

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

• Proven experience leading concurrent multicentered, multinational Phase III clinical trials, with a focus on project budget financial tracking and forecasting.

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

• Extensive 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.

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant field.

• PMP or PRINCE2 Certification is advantageous.

• A Master's degree is a plus.

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

• Must possess legal authorization to work in Europe.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.

• Home-based position.

• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

• Attractive possibilities for career advancement.

• Commitment to equitable treatment and equal opportunity.

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