Freelance - Project Director

TFS HealthScience; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

TFS HealthScience in the United Arab Emirates is a leading global mid-size CRO, partnering with biopharma across the full clinical development journey. The Project Director will lead the operational planning, execution and oversight of global studies, including observational and interventional designs, while ensuring delivery within time, budget and quality.

You will manage external vendors and sponsors, oversee study budgets and contracts, guide cross-functional teams, and drive governance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in clinical project delivery within the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.
• Strong knowledge of interventional and observational study models, GCP/ICH guidelines and real-world evidence frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional study teams in the delivery of complex clinical and real-world evidence projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective governance, study design and operational feasibility.
• Oversee external service providers (e.g. CROs) ensuring study delivery aligns with expectations and standards.
• Manage study budgets, contracts, timelines and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership in process improvement initiatives and contribute to evidence delivery best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

About this role

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service capabilities resourcing and Functional Service Provider (FSP) solutions.

The Project Director is responsible for leading the operational planning execution and oversight of global clinical studies. This includes managing observational and interventional studies externally sponsored research and early access programs while ensuring delivery within time budget and quality expectations.

As part of our SRS/FSP team you will be dedicated to one sponsor a global pharmaceutical company recognized as a leader in medical innovation and evidence-based research.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional study teams in the delivery of complex clinical and real-world evidence projects
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective governance study design and operational feasibility
• Oversee external service providers (e.g. CROs) ensuring study delivery aligns with expectations and standards
• Manage study budgets contracts timelines and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership in process improvement initiatives and contribute to evidence delivery best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in life sciences or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred
• Extensive experience in clinical project delivery within the pharmaceutical or CRO industry
• Strong knowledge of interventional and observational study models GCP/ICH guidelines and real-world evidence frameworks
• Proven leadership in managing global cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and strategic planning skills

What We Offer

We provide a competitive compensation package comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. Youll be joining a team that values collaboration innovation and making a difference in the lives of patients.

A Bit More About Us

Our journey began over 27 years ago in Sweden in the city of Lund. As a full-service global Contract Research Organization (CRO) we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 800 professionals TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 40 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology Neuroscience Oncology and Ophthalmology.

Our core values of Trust Quality Passion Flexibility and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. By aligning on these values we foster a culture of mutual respect collaboration and excellence. Together we make a difference.