Director, Project Management - Oncology

Works cross-functionally to develop partnership strategies for clinical trials and programs and collaborates closely with project teams to provide oversight, strategic expertise, and delivery of all activities for designated clinical study projects. Ensures project objectives for quality, scope, cost, and time are accomplished.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, and ensure collaboration within a team of Project Directors and Project Managers in the planning, execution, and governance of global projects/portfolios.
• Provide leadership and oversight on all clinical programs; in unique cases, manage activities directly.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for study sponsors beyond project management.
• Optimize the profitability of the Project Management organization to meet or exceed budget targets.
• Assess and manage resource allocations to meet established cost, time, and quality goals.
• Select, train, develop, and manage the performance of project leadership personnel (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 maintain the highest quality standards and compliance with SOPs, working guidelines, project plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate with Business Development in opportunity development, proposals, budgeting, bid defense preparation, and attendance.
• Understand and manage project/program interdependencies to achieve program milestones and 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 initiatives.
• Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to company values centered on quality, people, clients, and performance.
• Manage the workload of supervised staff with ongoing assessment and adjustment.
• Provide ongoing feedback, development, and coaching to Project Directors and Project Managers, including annual performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or a health-related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 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) and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and a customer service demeanor.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience managing complex and global clinical 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, strategic planning, risk management, and change management.
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and ability to work closely with business unit leadership to understand customer needs.
• Executive presence with the ability to deliver complex presentations to senior management confidently.
• High level of integrity and ability to inspire and demand the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Demonstrated leadership track record and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire excellence within a team and foster an environment of ownership to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Results-oriented, accountable, motivated, and flexible with excellent time management, negotiation, critical thinking, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in project management software.
• In-depth proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research.
• Strong planning, organizing, influencing, and leadership skills.
• Proven experience in delegating while fostering cohesive team dynamics.
• Demonstrated successful independent negotiation and conflict management strategies.

Pay

Reasonable estimate of the current compensation range: $162,000 USD - $243,000 USD.

Benefits

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