Project Director - Remote

Overview

The Project Director is responsible for oversight of the conduct of a program or portfolio of clinical studies or large global multicentered trials with large study budgets.

In Short

• Oversees a portfolio or program of projects and the Project Managers assigned to operationalize the awarded studies.
• Ensures all studies within a program or portfolio are conducted to reflect the therapeutic or client specific requirements.
• Represents company to the customer, ensuring satisfaction levels are maintained and program deliverables are communicated effectively.
• Ensures the study is progressing according to internal and Customer quality standards, SOPs, GCPs, and ICH guidelines.
• Oversees the management of the executed contract and financial aspects of assigned projects.
• Maintains and evaluates project progress by maintaining timelines and other tracking/analysis tools.
• Leads and ensures consistency in contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies.
• May lead operational input to proposal development and pricing.
• Drives performance improvement, operational efficiencies and innovative strategies.
• May provide line management oversight and contribute to leadership of Project Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline; Master’s degree is an asset.
• At least 15 years industry experience and a minimum of 5 years at a CRO.
• At least 10 years of clinical project management experience.
• Experience leading concurrent multi-centered, multinational phase III clinical trials.
• Substantial experience in project supervision, mentoring and coaching project managers.
• Dermatology or Rheumatology experience is required.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Complete benefits (medical, dental, vision, RRSP, vacation, personal days).
• Ongoing learning and development.