Project Director (Spain) - 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. The portfolio may comprise studies for specific customers, and/or a group of studies within the same therapeutic area or indication for more than one customer. The Project Director oversees Project Managers (PMs) who are managing projects ranging in size and complexity from single service studies to large full scope, multiple protocol projects, global projects and/or portfolio of projects. The Project Director leads the operational contribution to proposal development and business development activities at a project level with minimal oversight directly applying their therapeutic and project management expertise.

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 or appropriate regulatory requirements.
• 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 and operational efficiencies.
• May provide line management oversight and contribute to leadership of Project Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline.
• A Master’s degree is an asset.
• PMP or PRINCE2 Certification 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.
• Substantial experience with business development tasks.
• Dermatology experience is an asset.
• Good knowledge of good clinical practices and applicable regulations.

Benefits

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