Global Project Management Executive Director

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 186,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking an Executive Director of Project Management in the United States. This leadership role oversees the Project Management team within a therapeutic group, driving strategic direction, staffing, and successful delivery of clinical projects.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, client relationships, and new business proposals, with travel as needed. The role requires a senior level of expertise in global drug development, strong leadership, and excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of global clinical pharmaceutical industry experience
• Eight (8) years of demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks and staff management.
• Proven ability to lead and line manage staff in a global environment
• Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate personnel within a matrix system
• Experience managing global drug development programs
• Proven ability to negotiate with clients in a professional manner
• Availability for domestic and international travel, including overnight stays
• Valid passport
• Ability to drive and possess a valid driver's license
• Fluency in the local office language and English, both written and verbal
• Broad knowledge of the drug development process and client needs

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall project financial performance across all departments
• Oversee development, implementation, and adherence to project plans and performance indicators
• Conduct budget reviews and provide financial analysis support
• Review and approve strategy, content, and costing of new business proposals
• Identify resource needs for new projects
• Meet resource management and utilization targets for assigned staff
• Serve as Worldwide Clinical Trials-appointed primary contact for Alliance Partnerships
• Lead sub-therapeutic groups and manage the Project Management Team within the sub-therapeutic group
• Develop and maintain sponsor relationships
• Conduct sponsor relationship reviews to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
• Facilitate issue resolution from sponsor relationships
• Provide capabilities presentations and attend bid presentations
• Ensure project deliverables meet sponsor and company expectations
• Participate in company initiatives as directed by the VPPM
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Planning

Problem solving

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical research knowledge

Delegation

Cross-cultural awareness

Negotiation skills

Process improvement

Computer skills

Education

Life science degree

Allied health certification

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking an Executive Director of Project Management in the United States. This leadership role oversees the Project Management team within a therapeutic group, driving strategic direction, staffing, and successful delivery of clinical projects.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, client relationships, and new business proposals, with travel as needed. The role requires a senior level of expertise in global drug development, strong leadership, and excellent