Project Director - Clinical Study Management

Alimentiv; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement

Cell Phone Allowance

Remote Work Allowance

Office setup allowance

Working while visiting program

Flexible Summer Hours

Employee referral incentive

Alimentiv Trust benefits

Mentorship program

Annual social events

Job summary

Alimentiv in the United States is seeking an experienced clinical project professional to oversee regional projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with Clinical Project Managers and cross‑functional teams, support business development, and contribute to team development and process improvement to sustain high‑quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in clinical research or related field.
• A three-year advanced college diploma or degree in Health Sciences, Clinical Research, or related field.
• Strong understanding of clinical project planning, execution, oversight, and delivery within quality and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with sponsors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional project teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary regional representative for clinical projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery in alignment with sponsor expectations, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Establish and maintain sponsor relationships, ensuring effective communication, timely resolution of issues, and alignment on project expectations and deliverables.
• Oversee clinical project planning, implementation, and execution in collaboration with Clinical Project Managers and cross-functional teams.
• Review and approve project scope, budgets, timelines, performance metrics, resource requirements, and training plans to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, critical paths, risks, and performance indicators, providing guidance to Clinical Project Managers to address challenges and maintain project quality.
• Ensure clinical projects comply with SOPs, regulatory requirements, corporate guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Oversee project forecasting, resource allocation, and staffing requirements to ensure appropriate support for current and upcoming clinical projects.
• Monitor internal team and third-party vendor performance, ensuring services consistently meet sponsor expectations and project requirements.
• Support team management activities, including recruitment, performance evaluations, employee training, development, and departmental budget planning.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal development, RFPs, bid defenses, and prospective client engagement.

Skills

7+ years of clinical research

Leadership & team management

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Risk assessment & decision making

Education

Three-year advanced college diploma or degree in Health Sciences/Clinical Research, or related field

Job description

Alimentiv is a global CRO with a singular focus: advancing therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. GI is our WHY and for more than 30 years that purpose has driven our scientific rigour, operational excellence, and deep therapeutic expertise, including supporting more than 70% of IBD compounds in development.

We operate as a private, profit-with-purpose company, channeling our commercial success back into scientific research, technology, and our people. With approximately 700 people across multiple countries and three service lines, we are growing deliberately, and the capability of our leaders and our organization is central to how we get there.

If you want to do meaningful work, build something real, and invest back in research that changes lives — we want to meet you!

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced clinical research professional to oversee the successful execution and delivery of clinical projects within an assigned region. This role serves as a key point of contact for sponsors, providing project oversight and ensuring clinical studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with Clinical Project Managers (CPMs), cross-functional teams, and external vendors to support project planning, resource management, and operational performance. This position also contributes to business development initiatives, team development, and continuous process improvement to ensure consistent, high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary regional representative for clinical projects, ensuring successful execution and delivery in alignment with sponsor expectations, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Establish and maintain strong sponsor relationships, ensuring effective communication, timely resolution of issues, and alignment on project expectations and deliverables.

• Oversee clinical project planning, implementation, and execution in collaboration with Clinical Project Managers and cross-functional teams.

• Review and approve project scope, budgets, timelines, performance metrics, resource requirements, and training plans to ensure successful project delivery.

• Monitor project progress, critical paths, risks, and performance indicators, providing guidance to Clinical Project Managers to address challenges and maintain project quality.

• Ensure clinical projects comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulatory requirements, corporate guidelines, and industry best practices.

• Oversee project forecasting, resource allocation, and staffing requirements to ensure appropriate support for current and upcoming clinical projects.

• Monitor internal team and third-party vendor performance, ensuring services consistently meet sponsor expectations and project requirements.

• Support team management activities, including recruitment, performance evaluations, employee training, development, and departmental budget planning.

• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal development, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), bid defenses, and prospective client engagement.

Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in clinical research or a related field, supported by ongoing professional training and development.

• A three-year advanced college diploma or degree in a relevant discipline, preferably Health Sciences, Clinical Research, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of clinical project planning, execution, oversight, and delivery within established quality and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with sponsors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional project teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate project updates, risks, and expectations clearly and effectively.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to monitor multiple project priorities, timelines, and deliverables.

• Ability to assess project requirements, identify potential risks, resolve issues, and support effective decision-making to achieve positive outcomes.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with the ability to foster teamwork, support employee development, and promote accountability.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality services and achieving project objectives.

• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and improving operational processes and team performance.

What We Offer

In addition, as an Alimentiv Employee, you’re also eligible for the following programs:

• Education Reimbursement program for full-time employees
• Monthly Cell Phone and Remote Work Allowance (dependent on role eligibility)
• One time office setup allowance (can be used to purchase a scanner/printer, extra monitor, office furniture, etc.)
• Working while visiting program – up to 4 weeks per year!
• Flexible Summer Hours Program from May – September
• Employee referral incentive – we know great people know other great people, and we think that warrants recognition!
• Full-time employees also become beneficiaries of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment, and permanent members after 5 years of employment
• Optional formal mentorship program (Alimentorship); country/region annual social events in person; leadership development programs for people leaders in accordance with your seniority; social committee and several other optional initiatives designed to support you in feeling like part of the Alimentiv team!

Additional benefits may be available depending on the country of employment and are subject to local policies and eligibility.

Our Services

• End-to-end GI clinical trial services, from protocol design through submission support
• Central medical imaging management and endoscopic reading
• Precision medicine and biomarker solutions
• Real-world evidence and clinical consulting
• Histopathology and lab services through AcelaBio

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Alimentiv is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accommodations are available upon request for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Requests can be directed to [e-mail].

$110,000 - $184,000 a year

Please note that the salary range may vary depending on the country in which the position is based.

Performance-Based Incentive Program

At Alimentiv, we recognize and reward great performance. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees can participate in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP), which offers the opportunity to earn additional compensation based on individual contributions, team achievements, and company performance.