Executive Director, Project Management - Oncology

precisionmedicinegroup; United States; Remote; USD 203,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement savings

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Paid sick and vacation time

Job summary

precisionmedicinegroup is seeking an executive to provide leadership for project management across a diverse portfolio of clinical research studies. You will guide PM directors and managers, oversee global programs, and act as a senior escalation point for study sponsors.

The role also drives portfolio performance, staffing, and continuous improvement. This position requires a bachelor’s in science or health-related field, 15+ years in clinical research with strong leadership, and experience

Qualifications

• 15+ years of clinical research experience, including substantial project and people management.
• Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidance and the clinical development process.
• Experience with cross-functional settings and communicating with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Direct project leaders in planning, execution, governance, and coordination across studies and programs.
• Provide oversight of large or complex programs, managing dependencies, milestones, risks, and escalations.
• Senior point of contact for sponsor issues exceeding project level management.
• Plan staffing and resources, monitor budgets and performance, and support profitability goals.
• Hire, develop, coach, and assess project leadership staff, including performance reviews.
• Guide project managers on scope, risk mitigation, resource planning, goals, and deliverables.
• Identify projects at risk and lead recovery, rescope, postpone, or cancel decisions.
• Report performance measures and lead process improvements; contribute to proposals, budgets, and bid defenses.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Customer service

Project management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Change management

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/health-related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Role overview

Provide executive leadership for project management across a portfolio of clinical research studies, ensuring programs meet agreed quality, scope, budget, and schedule goals. You will lead project management directors and managers, oversee complex and global work, and act as a senior escalation point for study sponsors. The role also covers portfolio performance, staffing, talent development, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Direct project leaders in planning, execution, governance, and coordination across studies and programs.
• Provide oversight of large or complex programs, managing dependencies, milestones, risks, and escalations.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for sponsor issues that exceed project-level management.
• Plan staffing and resources, monitor budgets and performance, and support the organization’s profitability goals.
• Hire, develop, coach, and assess project leadership staff, including conducting performance reviews.
• Guide project managers on scope, risk mitigation, resource planning, goals, and deliverables.
• Identify projects at risk and lead appropriate recovery, rescoping, postponement, or cancellation decisions.
• Report performance measures and lead process improvements; contribute to proposals, budgets, and bid defenses.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; an advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 15 years of clinical research experience, including substantial project and people management.
• Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidance and the clinical development process.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
• Experience with project management, strategic planning, risk management, and change management in cross-functional settings.
• Ability to present complex information to senior leaders and travel domestically and internationally, including overnight trips.

Nice to have

Experience managing complex global trials and an advanced degree.

Benefits and work setup

The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and benefits that include:

• health coverage
• retirement savings
• life and disability insurance
• parental leave
• paid sick and vacation time

The estimated compensation range is $203,400–$304,800 USD; pay may vary with qualifications, experience, training, and location.

Candidates must already be authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship.