Director, Project Management - Remote

Precision for Medicine is a precision medicine CRO. Our uniquely integrated offering enables the science of precision medicine by combining novel clinical trial designs, industry-leading operational and medical authorities, advanced biomarker and data analytics solutions, and an unequivocal real passion for rare diseases and oncology.

Position Summary

Works cross functionally to develop partnership strategies for clinical trials and programs and works closely with our project teams to provide oversight, strategic expertise in the planning, coordination, and delivery of all activities for designated clinical study projects to ensure that project objectives of quality, scope, cost, and time are accomplished.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Identify and escalate impacts to project scope, resources, schedule or budget through standard methods
• Measure and report KPIs and lead continuous improvement
• Interact with study sponsors as primary point of escalation beyond project management
• Assess and manage resource allocations to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met
• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to Precision’s values that center on our commitment to quality, our people, clients and performance
• Provide on-going feedback, development and coaching of Project Directors and Project Managers including annual performance reviews
• Understand and manage project/program inter-dependencies to achieve program milestones/deliverables
• Direct, manage and ensure collaboration within a team Project Directors and Project Managers in the planning, execution and governance of projects/portfolios on a global platform
• Ensure project leadership personnel work to the highest quality standards and maintain compliance with established SOPs, working guidelines, project plans and all regulatory requirements
• Participate with Business Development in opportunity development, proposals and budgeting, bid defense preparation and attendance
• Select, train, develop and manage the performance of talent in project leadership positions (Project Directors and Project Managers)
• Provide technical support and guidance (including scope definition, risk identification, escalation and mitigation, resource planning, goals and deliverables) to assigned project managers
• Provide leadership and oversight on all clinical programs and in some unique cases, manage activities
• Conduct evaluations and implement required changes for all projects (including mid-project recovery of at risk projects, re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation)
• Manage workload of supervised staff with continued assessment and adjustment as needed
• Optimize the profitability of the Project Management organization to meet or exceed budget targets

Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum 10 years of experience in clinical research, including extensive project management and line management experience or proven competencies for this position

Other Required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others in a team setting
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally including overnight stays
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service demeanour

Preferred

• Advanced degree
• Experience in managing complex and global trials

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$164,000 — $236,200 USD

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