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Director, Clinical Project Management

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Precision Medicine Group

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Healthcare
  • Madrid
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor’s in science or health, 10+ years in clinical research, project management and leadership experience, knowledge of GCP/ICH, and strong communication and organizational skills.
  • You will lead project teams, manage resources and budgets, ensure quality compliance, support project directors, interact with sponsors, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Advanced degree
  • Experience in managing complex and global trials, ideally within the area of Oncology.
  • 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 Influencing and leading
  • Proven experience in delegating while fostering cohesive team dynamics
  • Demonstrated successful independent negotiation and conflict management strategies

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What is the main focus of Precision for Medicine as a CRO?

Precision for Medicine primarily focuses on improving the speed, cost, and success rate of bringing life-changing therapies to patients, with a strong emphasis on Oncology and Rare Disease.

What are the essential functions of the Director, Clinical Project Management?

The essential functions include directing and managing the Project Management team, providing leadership on clinical programs, optimizing profitability, managing resource allocations, ensuring compliance with standards, and overseeing project governance.

What qualifications are required for the Director, Clinical Project Management position?

A Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field is required, with an advanced degree preferred. Additionally, a minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical research, along with extensive project management experience, is essential.

What specific experience is preferred for applicants?

Preferred experience includes managing complex and global trials, ideally within the area of Oncology, as well as having an advanced degree.

Are there any specific skills necessary for this role?

Yes, important skills include excellent communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in project management software, and strong analytical skills.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the role requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays.

What competencies are important for the Director, Clinical Project Management role?

Important competencies include strategic planning, risk management, change management, and the ability to lead and inspire teams while maintaining high ethical standards.

How does Precision for Medicine view its employees?

Precision for Medicine strives to ensure employees feel appreciated for their contributions, encouraging input and valuing ideas to foster positive change within the company.

What is the company's stance on equal opportunity employment?

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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Precision Medicine Group

Moving Science Closer to Health

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We founded Precision Medicine Group in 2012 because we believed there was a transformational opportunity to improve the process of bringing new drugs to market. It involves utilizing technology, data, and human expertise. It is a big challenge that requires diverse talents. Our model involves both nurturing and investing organically and acquiring capabilities that we do not have but critically need. Our core executive team is anchored to this model, building life science services that address fundamental changes in healthcare that are necessary for health and outcomes improvement.