Associate Director / Director, Project Management - Renal diseases - US/Canada - Remote
About The Position
Worldwide Clinical Trials is a global, midsize CRO that focuses on innovation and creative approaches to find cures for persistent diseases. We are a team of over 3,500+ experts dedicated to improving lives. Our Project Management department combines operational rigor with therapeutic expertise and a client-focused approach. Global Project Leads (GPLs) and Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) guide project teams to deliver high-quality results, focusing on "doing it right the first time." The team collaborates across all aspects of clinical trials, working with scientific and therapeutic leadership, coordinating project teams, and providing flexible, innovative, and proactive solutions. At Worldwide, you will be dedicated to a specific therapeutic area, allowing for in-depth global operational expertise and benefiting from the scientific and medical background of our experts.
Requirements
- Strong leadership skills and excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Strong financial acumen, knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and resource management.
- Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
- Effective organizational, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- A relationship builder who is able to work effectively in matrix organizations.
- Expert knowledge of project management principles and application.
- Skilled in process improvement, especially as it applies to clinical trials, clinical development and project management.
- University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology) or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience including demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks.
- In lieu of the above requirements, candidates with > five (5) years supervisory experience in a health care setting and six (6) years clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered.
- Experience managing Renal and/or Rare Renal studies is required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Be accountable for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Work effectively across multiple divisions to direct the delivery of projects/programs within cost, time and quality requirements.
- Ensure successful design, implementation, tracking and revision of project plans for assigned projects.
- Work with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development/improvement of business processes to support cross functional teams and to ensure that work is uniform, complete and managed appropriately.
- Serve as a liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for client presentations and proposal development.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
