Associate Director / Director, Project Management - Renal diseases - US/Canada - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials; North Carolina; On-site; USD 128,500 - 254,500; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multiple studies within a global, client‑focused team. You will direct project plans, coordinate across divisions, and ensure delivery on scope, schedule and budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with Business Development and Bids/Contracts, and ongoing process improvement in a matrix organization. A track record in clinical trial management is required.

Qualifications

• Eight years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience including clinical PM tasks.
• Experience managing renal and/or rare renal studies.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in healthcare/pharma settings.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Direct delivery of projects within cost, time and quality requirements.
• Collaborate across functional areas to improve processes and support cross‑functional teams.
• Serve as liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Process improvement

Education

Life science degree

Healthcare certification

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.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers. 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.

What The Project Management Department 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) 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, giving you an opportunity to develop in‑depth global operational expertise while benefiting from the exceptional scientific and medical background that our experts bring.

What You Will Do

• Be accountable for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Work effectively across multiple divisions to direct the delivery of projects/programs within cost, time and quality requirements, and ensure successful design, implementation, tracking and revision of project plans for assigned projects.
• Work with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development/improvement of business processes to support cross‑functional teams and ensure that work is uniform, complete and managed appropriately.
• Serve as a liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for client presentations and proposal development.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Strong leadership skills and excellent judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Strong financial acumen, knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and resource management.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal and negotiation skills; a relationship builder who can work effectively in matrix organizations.
• Expert knowledge of project management principles and application.
• 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 eight (8) years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience including demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks.
• In lieu of the above requirements, candidates with more than five (5) years supervisory experience in a health care setting and six (6) years clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered.
• Experience managing Renal and/or Rare Renal studies is required for this position.

Compensation

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.

The salary range for this position is annual: United States of America - $128,500.00 - $254,500.00. The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range and is not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity.

In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.