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Project Director (Canada)

Indero (formerly Innovaderm)

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 115,000 - 150,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A specialized CRO is seeking a Project Director responsible for overseeing clinical studies and managing project managers. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of clinical project management experience, particularly in dermatology or rheumatology. The role includes ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and leading business development activities. This position offers a flexible work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule
Complete benefits package
Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of industry experience and at least 5 years at a CRO.
  • Experience leading concurrent multi-centered, multinational phase III clinical trials.
  • Strong understanding of GCP, FDA regulations, and applicable Canadian regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a portfolio of projects and Project Managers.
  • Ensure studies meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead operational input to proposal development and pricing.

Skills

Clinical project management
Vendor management
Budget tracking
Team leadership
Dermatology experience

Education

Bachelor of Science
Master’s degree
PMP or PRINCE2 Certification

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The Project Director is responsible for oversight of the conduct of a program or portfolio of clinical studies or large global multicentered trials with large study budgets. The portfolio may comprise studies for specific customers, and / or a group of studies within the same therapeutic area or indication for more than one customer. The Project Director oversees Project Managers (PMs) who are managing projects ranging in size and complexity from single service studies to large full scope, multiple protocol projects, global projects and / or portfolio of projects. The Project Director leads the operational contribution to proposal development and business development activities at a project level with minimal oversight directly applying their therapeutic and project management expertise

This role will be perfect for you if :

  • You are looking to contribute your expertise to the growth of a specialized CRO
  • You are a hands-on leader
  • You have at least 10 years of clinical project management experience, including management of all projects phases from start up to closure, management of all functional services, vendor management.
  • Have experience in dermatology or rheumatology trials is required

Responsibilities

  • Oversees a portfolio or program of projects and the Project Managers assigned to operationalize the awarded studies.
  • Ensures all studies within a program or portfolio are conducted to reflect the therapeutic or client specific requirements.
  • Represents company to the customer, ensuring satisfaction levels are maintained and program deliverables are communicated effectively.
  • Ensures the study is progressing according to internal and Customer quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) or appropriate regulatory requirements, and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines to fulfil all federal and local regulations.
  • Oversees the management of the executed contract and financial aspects of assigned projects, including reviewing study budgets and expenses.
  • Maintains and evaluates project progress by maintaining timelines and other tracking / analysis tools.
  • Ensures and maintains an in depth therapeutic and / or client specific knowledge and expertise for the assigned portfolio.
  • Applies study specific learning across assigned portfolio of studies / clients.
  • Leads and ensures consistency in contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
  • May lead operational input to proposal development and pricing including proposed operations strategy
  • Drives performance improvement, operational efficiencies and innovative strategies
  • May provide line management oversight and contribute to leadership of Project Management as an operational and therapeutic area expert
  • Requirements : IDEAL PROFILE

    Education

  • Bachelor of Science in a relevant discipline.
  • A Master’s degree is an asset.
  • PMP or PRINCE2 Certification is an asset
  • Experience

  • At least 15 years industry experience and a minimum of 5 years at a CRO
  • At least 10 years of clinical project management experience, including management of all projects phases from start up to closure, management of all functional services, vendor management. Experience with mid-size and large studies (>
  • 10-15 countries) in multiple regions (NA, SA, APAC, MENA, Europe) is desirable.

  • Experience leading concurrent multi-centered, multinational phase III clinical trials including project budget financial tracking and forecasting
  • Substantial experience in project supervision, mentoring and coaching project managers
  • Substantial experience with business development tasks, such as development of proposals, client presentations, bid defense meetings, and the like
  • Participation in mentoring and coaching of a representative number of project managers
  • Dermatology or Rheumatology experience is required
  • Knowledge And Skills

  • Good knowledge of good clinical practices, and applicable Health Canada and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations / guidelines
  • Our company : The work environment

    At Indero, you will work with brilliant and driven colleagues. Our values are collaboration, innovation, reliability, and responsiveness. We offer a stimulating work environment and attractive advancement opportunities.

    In this position, you will be eligible for the following perks :

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Permanent full-time position
  • Complete benefits (medical, dental, vision, RRSP, vacation, personal days, virtual medical clinic, public transportation rebates, social activities)
  • Ongoing learning and development
  • Work location

    The successful candidate for this position is given the option to work from home anywhere in Canada, or from our headquarters in Montreal (in accordance with company policies and public health directives).

    Occasional visits to our Montreal headquarters may be required or encouraged.

    About Indero

    Inderois a contract research organization (CRO) specialized in dermatology and rheumatology. Since its beginnings in 2000, our organization has benefited from a solid reputation for the quality of its research and services exceeding the expectations of its clients. Based in Montreal, Indero continues to grow and expand in North America and Europe.

    Indero is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals. As such, Indero will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, upon request.

    Indero only accepts applicants who can legally work in Canada.

    Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Not Applicable

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Contract

    Job function

    Job function

    Management and Manufacturing

    Industries

    Research Services

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