Global Oncology Clinical Project Director Remote

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

Job summary

Actalent in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Clinical Project Director to lead global oncology trials within a CRO environment. You will drive strategy, oversight, and execution across portfolios, mentoring managers and coordinating with sponsors and senior leadership.

This permanent, fully remote role requires 8+ years in clinical research, CRO experience, and strong client-facing skills, with travel both domestically and internationally. Proficiency in CTMS/eTMF, MS Office, and MS Project is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in clinical research
• 5+ years PM in clinical research, CRO preferred
• Leadership in managing global studies or portfolios
• Strong client-facing presence with bid defenses and client presentations
• Proficiency with MS Office, CTMS/eTMF
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Lead complex global oncology trials and portfolios
• Serve as primary liaison with clients; support proposals, client meetings, and bid defenses
• Oversee study budgets, scope, and change orders
• Direct project managers; ensure planning, initiation, execution and closing
• Manage study profitability and timely billing/forecasting
• Develop robust project plans and risk mitigation strategies
• Provide status updates to sponsors and sr management

Skills

CRO project management

Oncology PM

Leadership

Budget management

Bid defenses/presentations

Communication

MS Office

MS Project

CTMS/eTMF proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

CTMS

eTMF

Microsoft Office

Job description

Actalent in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Clinical Project Director to lead global oncology trials within a CRO environment. You will drive strategy, oversight, and execution across portfolios, mentoring managers and coordinating with sponsors and senior leadership.

This permanent, fully remote role requires 8+ years in clinical research, CRO experience, and strong client-facing skills, with travel both domestically and internationally. Proficiency in CTMS/eTMF, MS Office, and MS Project is essential.