Director / Senior Director: Metabolic Disease (Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes experience required) - US or Canada - Remote Based

Requisition Number: 7862

Position Title: Director, Project Management

External Description:

Senior Director, Project Management, Metabolic 

Therapeutic Experience Required: Obesity / Type 2 Diabetes

Full Time & Remote in the United States or Canada

Who we are

Worldwide Clinical Trials (Worldwide), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), works in partnership with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to create customized solutions that advance new medications – from discovery to reality. Anchored in our company’s scientific heritage, our dedicated therapeutic focus on cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroscience, oncology, and rare diseases, is applied to develop flexible plans and solve problems quickly for our customers.

Our talented team of 3,000+ professionals spans 60+ countries. We are united in cause with our customers to improve the lives of patients through new and innovative therapies.   

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What Project Management does at Worldwide

Worldwide Clinical Trials Project management is the perfect blend of operational rigor and therapeutic expertise, with a client-focused approach.  Our Global Project Leads (GPLs) and Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) expertly guide our project teams to deliver with high quality, focusing on “doing it right the first time”.   

The Project Management team is engaged in all aspects of the trial collaborating with scientific and therapeutic leadership, coordinating across project teams, and providing flexible, innovative and proactive solutions. At Worldwide, you will be dedicated to a specific therapeutic area which will not only give you an opportunity to develop in depth global operational expertise, but also benefit from exceptional scientific and medical background that our experts bring.

What you will do

The Senior Director, Project Management (SDPM) is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Project Management team within a therapeutic group.  This is a leadership role.

• SDPM is responsible for the successful conduct of assigned projects
• Line management responsibility for the recruitment, training, development and performance review of personnel
• In cooperation with business and senior management, responsible for the strategy and acquisition of new business
• Responsible for developing and maintaining effective client relationships
• Sub-TA Head responsibility

Responsibilities:

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and be responsible for departmental project financial performance including ongoing assessment of financial progress of all assigned projects
• Oversee the development, implementation and adherence to project plans and performance indicators 
• Conduct budget review and provide financial analysis support as needed
• Review and approve strategy, content and costing of new business proposals
• Identify resource needs for new projects
• Meet resource management and utilization targets for assigned staff
• As per management appointment could lead sub-therapeutic groups and, in such role, will be responsible for the overall management and direction of the Project Management Team within sub-therapeutic group as well as for financial performance for all departments within the sub therapeutic group
• Develop and maintain connections and good working relationships with sponsors
• Conduct regular project and sponsor relationship reviews to ensure projects are delivered to the appropriate procedures, time, budget and sponsor satisfaction
• Facilitate the resolution of any issues arising from the sponsor relationship
• Provide capabilities presentations and attend bid presentations
• Ensure project deliverable are met to sponsor and Worldwide expectations on all assigned projects
• Participates in company initiatives as directed by VPPM
• Perform other duties as assigned by management 
  

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated ability to lead and line manage staff in a global environment
• Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate personnel within a matrix system
• Experience in managing global drug development programs
• Proven ability to negotiate with clients in a professional manner
• Available for domestic and international travel, including overnight stays
• Valid Passport
• Ability to drive and have a valid driver’s license
• Fluent in local office language and in English, both written and verbal
• Broad knowledge of drug development process and client needs
• Demonstrated excellent Leadership skills
• Proven financial analytical skills
• Sound planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills
• Displays effective communication skills and can communicate in the English language (oral and written)
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Understanding of clinical research principles and process
• Able to delegate effectively and prioritize own and workload of project team members
• Cross cultural awareness and ability to adapt appropriately
• Strong marketing and negotiation skills
• Experienced in the creation and implementation of new processes 
• Good computer skills  
  

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

Your experience

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of global clinical pharmaceutical industry experience including 8 years demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks and the management of staff 
• Expertise with Obesity / Type 2 Diabetes clinical studies within a CRO setting expected 
• University/College degree, within Life Science is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of project management processes with a solid understanding of how to craft and manage a project budge
• Can demonstrate experience of successfully managing and/or leading multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to travel when needed

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. 

To view our other roles, check out our careers page at www.worldwide.com/careers! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

 

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We’re a global, mid-size CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents — because the path to a cure for the world’s most persist diseases is not paved by those who play it safe, but by those who take pioneering, creative approaches, and implement them with quality and excellence. We are experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs, in the best possible way.

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