Senior / Director, Project Management - Obesity/GLP1 - US/Canada - Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials - USA; North Carolina; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Project Management to lead large, multi-national projects within the clinical trials sector. This role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and quality, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will mentor project managers and drive process improvements, contributing to the mission of improving lives through clinical research. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team dedicated to excellence and patient care, making a significant impact in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in clinical pharmaceutical industry with project management skills.
• Experience in global trials and Obesity/GLP1 trials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large, multi-national projects and provide leadership to project managers.
• Collaborate across divisions to deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management Principles

Budgeting and Forecasting

Process Improvement

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

Relevant Certification

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates, and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers, and doers, changing the way the world experiences CROs— in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives, and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a difference for patients and their caregivers. From our accessible leaders to our supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that promotes collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What Project Management does at Worldwide

Worldwide Clinical Trials Project Management combines operational rigor with therapeutic expertise, maintaining a client-focused approach. Our Global Project Leads (GPLs) and Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) guide project teams to deliver high quality, focusing on “doing it right the first time”.

The team engages in all aspects of trials, collaborating with scientific and therapeutic leadership, coordinating across project teams, and providing innovative, flexible, and proactive solutions. You will be dedicated to a specific therapeutic area, developing in-depth global operational expertise and benefiting from our experts’ scientific and medical backgrounds.

What you will do

The Director, Project Management, will oversee large, multi-national projects, directing complex projects or programs, and providing functional leadership to project managers.

• Effectively collaborate across divisions to deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.
• Support, train, and mentor project managers.
• Supervise employees, conduct performance appraisals, and manage policies.
• Work with leadership to develop and improve business processes, support cross-functional teams, and lead change initiatives.
• Communicate with sponsors for project scope and performance feedback.
• Serve as a liaison with Business Development for client proposals.
• Assist in resource management, policy development, and goal setting.

What you will bring to the role

• Strong leadership and financial skills
• Expertise in project management principles
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
• Process improvement skills, especially in clinical trials and development

Your experience

• Degree in life sciences or related certification; or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 10 years in clinical pharmaceutical industry, with demonstrated project management skills.
• Alternatively, 5+ years supervisory healthcare experience and 8+ years in clinical research.
• Experience in global trials and project management software.
• Experience with Obesity/GLP1 trials is required.

We love knowing that our work helps improve lives. For more roles, visit our careers page or our website. Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of background.