Senior Director, Project Management

• Lead the overall management and direction of the Project Management team within a therapeutic group
• Ensure successful conduct of assigned projects
• Recruit, train, develop, and conduct performance reviews for personnel
• Support strategy and acquisition of new business with business and senior management
• Develop and maintain effective client and sponsor relationships
• Oversee departmental project financial performance and assess financial progress of assigned projects
• Oversee development, implementation, and adherence to project plans and performance indicators
• Conduct budget reviews and provide financial analysis support
• Review and approve strategy, content, and costing of new business proposals
• Identify resource needs for new projects
• Meet resource management and utilization targets
• Potentially lead sub-therapeutic groups and oversee their management and financial performance
• Conduct project and sponsor relationship reviews to ensure delivery to procedures, timelines, budgets, and sponsor satisfaction
• Facilitate resolution of sponsor relationship issues
• Present capabilities and attend bid presentations
• Ensure project deliverables meet sponsor and Worldwide Clinical Trials expectations
• Participate in company initiatives as directed by VPPM
• Perform other duties assigned by management

• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of global clinical pharmaceutical industry experience
• Minimum of 8 years demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks and management of staff
• Ability to lead and line manage staff in a global environment
• Ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate personnel within a matrix system
• Experience managing global drug development programs
• Ability to negotiate with clients professionally
• Available for domestic and international travel, including overnight stays
• Valid passport
• Ability to drive and have a valid driver’s license
• Fluent in local office language and English, written and verbal
• Broad knowledge of drug development processes and client needs
• Excellent leadership skills
• Financial analytical skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective written and oral communication in English
• Interpersonal skills
• Understanding of clinical research principles and processes
• Delegation and prioritization skills
• Cross-cultural awareness and adaptability
• Marketing and negotiation skills
• Experience creating and implementing new processes
• Good computer skills

• Diverse and inclusive workplace environment
• Supportive and cohesive teams
• Accessible leadership
• Equal employment opportunities