Director, Project Management – Oncology

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• Develop partnership strategies for clinical trials and programs • Provide oversight and strategic expertise in planning, coordinating, and delivering designated clinical study projects • Direct, manage, and ensure collaboration among Project Directors and Project Managers in global project and portfolio planning, execution, and governance • Provide leadership and oversight on clinical programs • Serve as the primary escalation point for study sponsors beyond project management • Optimize Project Management organization profitability against budget targets • Assess and manage resource allocations to meet cost, time, and quality goals • Select, train, develop, and manage Project Directors and Project Managers • Provide technical support and guidance on scope, risks, resources, goals, and deliverables • Identify and escalate impacts to project scope, resources, schedule, or budget • Ensure compliance with quality standards, SOPs, project plans, and regulatory requirements • Participate in business development, proposals, budgeting, bid defense preparation, and attendance • Manage project and program interdependencies to achieve milestones and deliverables • Evaluate projects and implement changes, including recovery of at-risk projects, re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation • Measure and report KPIs and lead continuous improvement • Manage supervised staff workload and adjust as needed • Provide ongoing feedback, development, coaching, and annual performance reviews Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field • Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical research, including extensive project management and line management experience, or proven competencies for the 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 for effective teamwork • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service demeanor • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays • Working knowledge of project management techniques and tools • Direct work experience in a global, cross-functional project management environment • Proven people management experience • Proven strategic planning, risk management, and change management experience • Strong analytical skills and business acumen • Executive presence and ability to deliver complex presentations to senior management • Demonstrated leadership track record and effective interpersonal skills • Proficient in project management software • In-depth proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive experience in clinical research project management, including strategic planning, risk management, and compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize project profitability, and deliver complex presentations to senior management.

Highest-signal resume keywords • Clinical Research Management • Project Management Techniques • GCP/ICH Guidelines Knowledge • Strategic Planning Experience • People Management Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills • Project Management • Clinical Development Process • Risk Management • Change Management • KPI Measurement • Budgeting • Resource Allocation • Continuous Improvement • Analytical Skills • Pharmaceutical Research Soft Skills • Excellent Communication • Interpersonal Skills • Organizational Skills • Attention to Detail • Customer Service Demeanor Industry Keywords • Clinical Trials • Global Project Management • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Study Sponsors • Regulatory Compliance Tools & Technologies • Microsoft Office Products • Microsoft Project • Project Management Software