Senior / Director, Project Management - Obesity/GLP1 - US/Canada - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Lasalle; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Director of Project Management to lead innovative projects in the obesity and GLP1 therapeutic area. This role requires a blend of operational rigor and therapeutic expertise, focusing on delivering high-quality outcomes across multi-national projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical project management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to improving lives through clinical research. Join a collaborative and inclusive team that values creativity and diversity, and make a significant impact in the field of clinical trials.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Expertise in project management and clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large, multi-national projects with a focus on quality.
• Direct supervision and mentoring of project managers.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Financial Acumen

Project Management Principles

Budgeting and Forecasting

Process Improvement

Education

University/College Degree (Life Science Preferred)

Certification in Allied Health Profession

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

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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!

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 Director, Project Management will provide support and oversight of large, multi-national projects, responsible for directing large national or global projects or a program of projects, and/or complex projects in terms of customer/deliverables, providing functional leadership to PMs.

• Works effectively across multiple divisions to direct the delivery of projects/programs within cost, time and quality requirements.
• Provide direct supervision, support, training and mentoring to project managers.
• Immediate supervision of employees, prepares and conducts performance appraisals and salary reviews, and applies company policies.
• Works with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development/improvement of business processes to support cross functional teams and to ensure that work is uniform, complete and managed appropriately instigating and leading change initiatives.
• Communicates with sponsor (s) to obtain direction and feedback on scope of work and performance.
• Serves as a liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for the client presentations and proposal development.
• Assists in resource utilization, policy development, and implementation of goals.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Expert knowledge of project management principles and application
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
• Skilled in process improvement, especially as it applies to clinical trials, clinical development, and project management
  
  

Your Experience

• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology) or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience including demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks.
• In lieu of the above requirements, candidates with > five (5) years supervisory experience in a health care setting and eight (8) years clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered.
• Experience in conducting global clinical trials and in using project management software
• Experience with Obesity/GLP1 trials is required for this role.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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