Associate Director Project Management

Planet Pharma; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking an Associate Director of Project Management to oversee decentralized clinical trial services across the U.S. This pivotal role involves managing diverse teams, driving project delivery, and maintaining client relationships while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in clinical research, with at least 2 years in decentralized or hybrid trial models.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site, patient-centric programs across diverse geographies.
• Experience in vendor oversight, remote patient engagement, and digital health tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive full-cycle project delivery for decentralized clinical trials (DCTs).
• Lead and inspire a diverse team of project managers and coordinators.
• Serve as the primary liaison with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field

Master’s preferred

Job description

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Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

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Recruitment Manager | Senior National Recruiter at Planet Pharma

Associate Director, Project Management – Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCT)

Location: U.S. (Remote)

Join a Mission-Driven Team Advancing the Future of Clinical Research

Are you passionate about transforming clinical trials through innovation and patient-centric solutions? We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director of Project Management – DCT to lead the delivery of decentralized clinical trial services across the U.S. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee high-impact projects, guide cross-functional teams, and collaborate with forward-thinking clients to shape the future of healthcare.

What You’ll Do

• Own and drive full-cycle project delivery for decentralized clinical trials (DCTs), ensuring goals are met on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead and inspire a diverse team of project managers, coordinators, and functional experts working on innovative trial components such as home health visits, telemedicine, and direct-to-patient logistics.
• Be the face of the project—serving as the primary liaison with clients, maintaining strong relationships, resolving issues, and ensuring a seamless experience.
• Partner cross-functionally with clinical operations, supply chain, regulatory, and technology teams to deliver cohesive, tech-enabled DCT solutions.
• Champion best practices by contributing to the evolution of SOPs and frameworks that improve quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Ensure regulatory excellence by maintaining adherence to GCP, HIPAA, GDPR, and company quality standards.
• Support growth initiatives, including proposal development and client presentations as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of project management experience in clinical research, with at least 2 years in decentralized or hybrid trial models
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site, patient-centric programs across diverse geographies
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities
• Experience in vendor oversight, remote patient engagement, and digital health tools is a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Administrative

• Industries

  Public Health and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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