Director, Project Management

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Sydney; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Director of Project Management to lead global clinical programmes and drive delivery excellence across timelines, budgets, and quality. The role involves mentoring PM leaders, partnering with sponsors and vendors, and guiding cross-functional teams in a remote-capable setup.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in clinical project management within CRO/pharma environments, strong financial skills, and a proven ability to manage multinational trials.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of clinical pharma industry experience with clinical project management expertise.
• Proven track record delivering globally managed, multinational trials.
• Experience leading PM teams within project-based environments.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets and forecasts.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and clinical development processes.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple clinical projects and programs, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, budget, and quality objectives.
• Direct, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Define project resource requirements, manage utilization, and implement contingency plans.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a key contact and ensure satisfaction.
• Monitor project financial performance and support forecasting and budgeting.
• Champion process improvement to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Communicate progress, risks, and updates to senior leadership.
• Support business development through client presentations and proposals with contracts and commercial teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Who We Are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

Who We Are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

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!

Make an impact as the Director, Project Management at Worldwide

As a Director, Project Management, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering complex clinical research programs that help advance drug development and improve patient outcomes. Working across global teams, you will provide strategic oversight for large, multinational projects while ensuring delivery excellence across timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and develop high‑performing project management professionals, drive operational improvements, and foster strong partnerships with sponsors, vendors, and cross‑functional teams. Your expertise will help shape project success while contributing to business growth and organizational effectiveness.

You will also serve as a trusted leader and collaborator, guiding teams through complex challenges, promoting operational excellence, and ensuring consistent delivery for clients across global clinical development programs.

Where You'll Work

This is a remote role open to candidates based in Australia. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones. Domestic and international travel, including overnight stays, may be required.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee multiple clinical projects and programs simultaneously, ensuring delivery against scope, timeline, budget, and quality objectives.
• Direct, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, providing leadership, coaching, performance management, and career development support.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration across internal teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Define project resource requirements, manage utilization, and implement contingency plans to support successful delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a key point of contact and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
• Monitor project financial performance and support forecasting, budgeting, and resource management activities.
• Champion process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, project quality, and consistency across teams.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and strategic updates to senior leadership and stakeholders while facilitating effective decision‑making.
• Support business development activities through client presentations, proposal development, and collaboration with contracts and commercial teams.

What You'll Bring

• University or college degree in a relevant discipline, preferably Life Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in an allied health profession.
• Minimum 10 years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience with demonstrated expertise in clinical project management; alternatively, significant clinical research and supervisory experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments.
• Proven success leading global clinical trials and delivering complex, multinational clinical research projects and programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and managing project management professionals within a project‑based environment.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, forecasts, resources, and business performance objectives.
• Expert knowledge of project management principles, clinical development processes, regulatory requirements, and clinical research operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to influence within matrix organizations.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, and experience using project management software.

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 Discover a world of difference at Worldwide! For more information on Worldwide, visit www.Worldwide.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.