Project Director, Dermatology and Rheumatology

Job Description:

• Oversee a portfolio or program of clinical studies and Project Managers assigned to operationalize awarded studies
• Ensure studies meet therapeutic or client-specific requirements
• Represent the company to customers and maintain satisfaction levels
• Communicate program deliverables effectively
• Ensure studies progress according to quality standards, SOPs, GCPs, ICH guidelines, and applicable regulations
• Oversee executed contracts and financial aspects, including study budgets and expenses
• Maintain and evaluate project progress using timelines and tracking/analysis tools
• Maintain in-depth therapeutic and/or client-specific knowledge for the assigned portfolio
• Apply study-specific learning across assigned studies and clients
• Lead contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies
• Provide operational input to proposal development and pricing, including operations strategy
• Drive performance improvement, operational efficiencies, and innovative strategies
• Provide line management oversight and contribute to Project Management leadership as an operational and therapeutic area expert

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline
• At least 15 years industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years at a CRO
• At least 10 years of clinical project management experience, including management of all project phases from start up to closure, management of all functional services, and vendor management
• Experience with mid-size and large studies (>10-15 countries) in multiple regions (NA, SA, APAC, MENA, Europe) is desirable
• Experience leading concurrent multi-centered, multinational phase III clinical trials including project budget financial tracking and forecasting
• Substantial experience in project supervision, mentoring and coaching project managers
• Substantial experience with business development tasks, such as development of proposals, client presentations, bid defense meetings, and the like
• Participation in mentoring and coaching of a representative number of project managers
• Dermatology or rheumatology experience is required
• Good knowledge of good clinical practices
• Knowledge of applicable Health Canada and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations/guidelines
• PMP or PRINCE2 Certification is an asset
• A Master’s degree is an asset

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule / work schedule
• Home-based position
• Ongoing learning and development
• 401k
• Benefits
• Bonus structure plan
• Attractive advancement opportunities