Director, Project Management - Rheumatology - US/Canada - Remote
About The Position
Worldwide Clinical Trials is a global, midsize CRO that focuses on innovation and quality in developing cures for persistent diseases. The Project Management team blends operational rigor with therapeutic expertise, employing a client-focused approach. Global Project Leads (GPLs) and Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) guide project teams to deliver high-quality results, emphasizing accuracy from the start. The team collaborates across all trial aspects, working with scientific and therapeutic leadership, coordinating project teams, and offering flexible, innovative, and proactive solutions. Professionals in this role are dedicated to a specific therapeutic area, allowing for in-depth global operational expertise and benefiting from the company's scientific and medical background.
Requirements
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong financial acumen
- Expert knowledge of project management principles and application
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
- 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 ten (10) 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 eight (8) years clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered
- Experience managing Rheumatology studies is required for this role.
Responsibilities
- Works effectively across multiple divisions to direct the delivery of projects/programs within cost, time, and quality requirements.
- Provide direct supervision, support, training, and mentoring to project managers.
- Collaborate with Business Development team on proposals and bid defense.
- May have immediate supervision of employees, prepares and may conduct performance appraisals and salary reviews, and applies company policies.
- Works 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.
- Serves as a liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for the client presentations and proposal development.
- Assists in resource utilization, policy development, and implementation of goals.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
