Project Director – Neurology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases

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

📋 Description

• Accountable for the overall quality and management of clinical trial project deliveries and associated programs.

• Manages intricate, cross-functional resource needs in accordance with budget, timelines, scope, and quality expectations for project completion.

• Oversees financial budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, planning, invoicing, and timely execution of out-of-scope activities.

• Reviews and approves proposal content and associated costs.

• Ensures effective risk management throughout the project delivery lifecycle.

• Negotiates and influences both internal and external team members in a professional manner to achieve successful outcomes.

• Effectively resolves problems within project teams by utilizing strategic thinking and conflict resolution skills.

• Balances multiple competing priorities while ensuring effective and efficient resource utilization across projects and programs.

• Acts as the primary contact for assigned clients regarding scope delivery, customer satisfaction with services and capabilities, and assessment of client needs.

• Demonstrates knowledge and insight into general business principles and practices, effectively balancing business priorities.

• Exhibits a growth mindset and approaches complex challenges with creativity and adaptability.

• Leads by example, encouraging team members to develop robust solutions for clinical trial delivery.

• Assists in the recruitment and interviewing processes for new employees.

• Responsible for supervising project staff and communicating with functional managers, including providing performance feedback.

• This position requires 10% business travel, which may include international travel.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or business; a Master’s degree or higher is preferred.

• At least 7 years of relevant work experience.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in drug development and/or clinical research.

• Extensive experience in clinical project management, with no less than 5 years in that role.

• Candidates with Clinical Research Associate (CRA) experience are preferred.

• Expert knowledge of ICH-GCP(R2), data and patient privacy practices, and relevant local regulatory requirements.

• Strong financial acumen, administrative competence, and analytical abilities.

• Experience in managing global clinical trials.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, planning, critical thinking, and organizational skills, including a strong command of the English language.

• Proficiency in various applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Expertise in the clinical trial delivery process.

• Strong general administrative skills and experience.

• Outgoing and client-focused.

• Proactive and solution-oriented.

• Strong presentation and networking skills.

• Experience in applying a data-driven approach to enhance clinical trial delivery solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to location.

• Competitive salary structures based on location.

• Departmental Study/Training Budget to promote professional development.

• Flexible working hours (within reasonable limits).

• Opportunity for remote/hybrid work arrangements depending on location.

• Leadership and mentoring opportunities available.

• Participation in our Buddy Program for new or existing employees.

• Internal growth opportunities and pathways for career progression.

• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program.

• Access to online soft skills and technical training through GoodHabitz and other internal platforms.