Director, Project Management - Rheumatology - US/Canada - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials is a global midsize CRO dedicated to improving lives through innovative clinical research. The Director of Project Management will oversee project delivery, mentor project managers, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful trial execution.

Responsibilities:

• Works effectively across multiple divisions to direct the delivery of projects/programs within cost, time, and quality requirements
• Provide direct supervision, support, training, and mentoring to project managers
• Collaborate with Business Development team on proposals and bid defense
• May have immediate supervision of employees, prepares and may conduct performance appraisals and salary reviews, and applies company policies
• Works with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development/improvement of business processes to support cross-functional teams and to ensure that work is uniform, complete, and managed appropriately
• Serves as a liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for the client presentations and proposal development
• Assists in resource utilization, policy development, and implementation of goals

Requirements:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Expert knowledge of project management principles and application
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
• Skilled in process improvement, especially as it applies to clinical trials, clinical development, and project management
• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology) or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Minimum of ten (10) years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience including demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks
• In lieu of the above requirements, candidates with > five (5) years supervisory experience in a health care setting and eight (8) years clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered
• Experience managing Rheumatology studies is required for this role