Project Director (Oncology)

Allucent; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote/office flexibility

Professional development budget

Mentorship program

Job summary

Allucent is seeking a Project Director to oversee global clinical operations, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction. The role combines leadership of project teams with oversight of budgets, timelines, and regulatory compliance to drive successful trial outcomes.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in clinical project management, strong ICH-GCP knowledge, and oncology experience, with flexibility for hybrid office/remote work and global collaborations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life science, healthcare and/or business; master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of clinical project management experience, with global trial oversight.
• In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP(R3) and data privacy requirements.
• Oncology therapeutic expertise required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall quality and management of deliverables, budgets, and proposals.
• Serve as key client contact for scope and satisfaction.
• Lead the project team and support recruitment and process improvements.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Budget and proposals

Regulatory compliance (ICH-GCP)

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or business

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small‑medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life‑changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.

We are looking for a Project Director (PD) to join our A‑team (office‑based/remote). As a PD at Allucent, you are responsible for coordinating and overseeing operational project teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and continuously improving processes within the Global Clinical Operations (GCO) department. This position controls and monitors the quality and full‑service delivery of clinical trial projects for Allucent customers.

About this role

As a proactive project director, you will:

• Oversee the project and be responsible for overall quality and management of deliverable clinical trial projects and programs. This includes overseeing the budget, reviewing and approving content and costing of proposals, problem‑solving with project teams, and balancing multiple competing priorities.
• Serve as the key contact for assigned clients on delivery of scope, customer satisfaction on services and capabilities, and the assessment of client needs.
• Lead the project team. You will demonstrate knowledge of and insight into general business principles and practices, demonstrate a growth mindset, and support the recruitment and interviewing of new employees.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in life science, healthcare and/or business; master’s degree or greater preferred
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, specifically experience in drug development and/or clinical research; CRA experience preferred
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience, specifically as a clinical project manager; managing global clinical trials required
• Extensive clinical project management experience, with at least 5 years of clinical project management experience
• Expert knowledge of ICH‑GCP(R3), data and patient privacy practices, and applicable (local) regulatory requirements
• Strong financial acumen, administrative excellence, and analytical skills
• In some cases, an equivalency—consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience—will be considered appropriate for an individual to meet the requirements of this role
• Therapeutic expertise in oncology required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental study/training budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program

Additional Information

*Our office‑based work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing a minimum of 2 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.