Vice President, Project Management

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

📋 Description

• Drive excellence in global project delivery, client partnership strategies, portfolio management, resource planning, and organizational performance throughout the clinical development lifecycle.

• Provide strategic leadership to global project management teams.

• Ensure the successful execution of clinical programs while upholding quality, operational performance, financial responsibility, and client satisfaction.

• Act as a trusted partner to sponsors and executive leadership.

• Align business objectives with delivery strategies to foster organizational growth and establish long-term client relationships.

• Offer direct management and leadership to Project Managers and other project leadership staff.

• Serve as a senior strategic leader and advisor to sponsors regarding clinical development programs and operational strategies.

• Support business development initiatives, including proposal strategies, bid defenses, RFP responses, and growth opportunities.

• Lead global client management efforts and act as the executive sponsor for key strategic accounts.

• Provide executive oversight for global clinical studies and programs.

• Ensure delivery aligns with scope, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and contractual obligations.

• Direct demand forecasting and resource planning to maximize capacity and utilization.

• Collaborate with Finance Business Partners on budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and financial performance management.

• Offer coaching, mentorship, professional development, performance evaluations, goal setting, succession planning, and career advancement for project leadership staff.

• Promote quality assurance, inspection readiness, risk mitigation, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

• Participate in the Global Clinical Operations leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and business unit goals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Business, or a related field is required.

• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in clinical research.

• Extensive leadership experience in project/program management, client services, and operational delivery.

• Proven success in managing large, complex global clinical programs and portfolios.

• Experience in leading global, cross-functional teams within a matrixed environment.

• Strong track record in client relationship management and strategic business growth.

• Exceptional skills in leadership, coaching, and talent development.

• Strong business and financial acumen, including forecasting, budgeting, and profitability management.

• Advanced abilities in strategic planning and organizational leadership.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all organizational levels.

• Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational transformation.

• Working knowledge of GCP, relevant regulatory requirements, and clinical development processes.

• Experience in CNS clinical development is preferred.

• An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MBA, or equivalent) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Domestic and international travel required as necessary to support client engagements, business development efforts, industry meetings, and organizational initiatives.

• Approximately 25% to 35% travel depending on business needs.