Precision For MedicineRemote
Executive Director, Project Management
United States
Full-time
2 weeks ago
$203,000 - $305,000 USD
H1B Sponsor Likely
Key skills
Clinical research experienceGCP/ICH guidelines knowledgeProject managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyProject management softwarePeople managementStrategic planningAnalytical skillscommunicationOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsNegotiation skillsTime managementGCPLeadershipProject ManagementBudgetingResource PlanningCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Precision For Medicine is a company focused on clinical study projects, and they are seeking an Executive Director for Project Management. The role involves managing a team of Directors and Project Managers to ensure project objectives are met in terms of quality, scope, cost, and time.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Senior Leadership to support defined corporate and departmental business strategies for Precision
- Direct, manage and ensure collaboration within a team of Directors, Project Directors and Project Managers in the planning, execution and governance of projects/portfolios on a global platform
- Provide leadership and oversight on all programs including large programs or programs that are increasingly complex (in scope, revenue contribution, volume and design)
- Interact with study sponsors as primary point of escalation beyond project management
- Optimize the profitability of the Project Management organization to meet or exceed budget targets
- Assess and manage resource allocations to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met
- Select, train, develop and manage the performance of talent in project leadership positions (Directors, 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
- Identify and escalate impacts to project scope, resources, schedule or budget through standard methods
- 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
- Understand and manage project/program inter-dependencies to achieve program milestones/deliverables
- Conduct evaluations and implement required changes for all projects (including mid-project recovery of at risk projects, re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation)
- Measure and report KPIs and lead continuous improvement
- Recognize, exemplify and adhere to Precision’s values that center on our commitment to quality, our people, clients and performance
- May function as Executive Oversight for projects not assigned as DPM
- Manages workload of supervised staff with continued assessment and adjustment as needed
- Provides on-going feedback, development and coaching of Directors, Project Directors and Project Managers including annual performance reviews
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field. Advanced degree preferred
- A minimum 15 years of experience in clinical research, including extensive project management and line management experience or proven competencies for this position
- Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process
- Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others in a team setting
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service demeanor
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally including overnight stays
- Advanced degree
- Experience in managing complex and global trials