Director, Project Management

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 162,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Life insurance and disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off for sick leave and VAC

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director, Project Management to lead complex clinical programs and oversee the project management function supporting global research initiatives. The role emphasizes cross‑functional delivery, budget, timing, and quality alignment, with you serving as a key escalation point for sponsors.

Location: Remote — flexible, worldwide. Compensation: $162,000 – $243,000 annually. You will develop high-performing project leadership talent and drive operational discipline across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or health-related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of clinical research with strong project management and line management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and clinical development processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage collaboration among Project Directors and Project Managers for global projects.
• Provide leadership and oversight for clinical programs, managing activities as needed.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for study sponsors beyond project management.
• Optimize project management profitability to meet budget targets.
• Assess and manage resource allocations to achieve cost, time, and quality goals.
• Select, train, and develop project leadership talent, providing ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Measure and report KPIs, leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/health field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Project Management to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This leader will oversee complex clinical programs and the project management function supporting global research initiatives. The role is centered on coordinating cross‑functional delivery, driving operational discipline, and ensuring projects stay aligned to budget, timing, and quality expectations. You will also serve as a key point of escalation for sponsors while building and developing high-performing project leadership talent.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $162,000 – $243,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage collaboration among Project Directors and Project Managers for global projects
• Provide leadership and oversight for clinical programs, managing activities as needed
• Serve as the primary escalation point for study sponsors beyond project management
• Optimize project management profitability to meet budget targets
• Assess and manage resource allocations to achieve cost, time, and quality goals
• Select, train, and develop project leadership talent, providing ongoing feedback and coaching
• Measure and report KPIs, leading continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of clinical research experience with strong project management and line management skills
• In-depth knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and clinical development processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings benefits
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Parental leave
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation
• Discretionary annual bonus

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.