Skip to main content
Precision Medicine Group

Director, Project Management - Oncology

RemoteUnited States only
Published
Role
Project Management
Experience
Lead
$162k–$243k/yr
Check eligibility

Open to US only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.

No BS summary

Director-level project management role in oncology clinical trials. Must have 10+ years clinical research experience including project and line management. Remote, US only. GCP/ICH knowledge required. Global trial experience preferred.

Required skills

Microsoft OfficeMicrosoft Project

What you'll do

  • 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
  • Provide leadership and oversight on all clinical programs and in some unique cases, manage activities
  • 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 (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
  • Manage workload of supervised staff with continued assessment and adjustment as needed
  • Provide on-going feedback, development and coaching of Project Directors and Project Managers including annual performance reviews

What they require

  • 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
  • Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), 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
  • Preferred: Advanced degree
  • Preferred: Experience in managing complex and global trials
  • Working knowledge of project management techniques and tools
  • Direct work experience in a global, cross-functional project management environment
  • Proven experience in people management
  • Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management and change management
  • Ability to work closely with business unit leadership to understand customer's needs
  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen
  • Executive presence with ability to confidently deliver complex presentations to senior management
  • High level of integrity and must inspire and demand the highest standards from a professional and ethical perspective.
  • Demonstrated leadership track record and effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead and inspire excellence within a team
  • Ability to create an environment where employees have a sense of ownership that will lead to increases in productivity and efficiency
  • Results oriented, accountable, motivated and flexible
  • Excellent time management, negotiation, critical thinking, decision making, analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills
  • Proficient in project management software
  • In depth proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research required
  • Excellent Planning and organizing
  • Excellent at influencing and leading
  • Proven experience in delegating while fostering cohesive team dynamics
  • Demonstrated successful independent negotiation and conflict management strategies

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement savings benefits
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off for sick leave and vacation
HealthcareEnterprise

What people say about this company

3.3/ 5

$162k–$243k/yr