Director, Clinical Program Management & Strategic Planning

Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston seeks a Director of Program Management and Planning to lead project operations and strategic planning, directing critical clinical trial programs and stakeholder relations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering complex programs on time and within scope. Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential for success in this senior position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 8+ years of project management experience; clinical trial management preferred.
• Experience interfacing with CROs and pharma at senior level; private sector trials preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seek implementation efficiencies to meet or exceed enrollment expectations established at project initiation.
• Develop, implement, and govern program management processes, dashboards, templates, policies, and metrics.
• Monitor key projects and anticipate, identify and solve roadblocks to project success.
• Facilitate a unified point of contact for executives and external stakeholders on projects, and provide timely clarity on status.
• Interface with executives to define project priorities, opportunities, challenges and communicate risks and opportunities.
• Manage government project deliverables and tasks.
• Coach and mentor PM staff and share best practices.
• Provide technical support and guidance on scope, risk, resource planning, goals, and deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Organization

Diplomacy

Urgency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Houston seeks a Director of Program Management and Planning to lead project operations and strategic planning, directing critical clinical trial programs and stakeholder relations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering complex programs on time and within scope. Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential for success in this senior position.