Sr Director, Project Management, Non-Interventional Clinical Trials Team - Remote in the US

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Project Management to lead their Non-Interventional Oversight Team. This remote role focuses on ensuring efficient project delivery within clinical trials, emphasizing strategic management, critical thinking, and collaboration across therapeutic areas. The ideal candidate will leverage extensive experience to navigate complex regulatory environments while promoting innovative solutions. Join a team committed to making a positive global impact through research and development of life-changing therapies, and help shape the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in clinical trials and project management.
• Strong leadership and management skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and oversee project delivery for clinical trials.
• Develop strategies for proposals and client engagement.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

This position requires expertise in management and oversight of Non-Interventional Clinical Trials in a CRO/Pharma setting.

Senior Director Project Mgmt – Oversight

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide resources to help our teams achieve individual career goals while advancing science through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies. Our clinical trials span over 100 countries, with ongoing development of innovative frameworks for clinical research through our PPD portfolio, covering laboratory, digital, and decentralized services. Your commitment to quality and accuracy will help improve health outcomes worldwide.

Our Project Delivery teams within PPD clinical research services manage the technical and operational aspects of projects, ensuring successful trial completion. This involves collaborating with functional leads to identify issues and implement solutions. Project Delivery is essential to helping our customers deliver life-changing therapies.

Through our global team, you may engage in diverse initiatives or be part of a virtual international project team, gaining cross-cultural experience. Therapeutic areas include infectious and respiratory diseases, oncology/hematology, neurosciences, cardiovascular, metabolic diseases, general medicine, and vaccines.

Discover Impactful Work:

We are seeking a Senior Director, Project Management for our Non-Interventional Oversight Team. This role is for the North America region and is remote-based.

This role provides expertise to ensure efficient project delivery, responding swiftly and effectively to escalations. The Director encourages critical thinking in Project Leads, especially regarding operational execution, financial negotiations, and risk management. They also lead strategy development for proposals and pre-proposal opportunities, aligning with broader business objectives.

A day in the Life:

• Manage staff, including interviewing, hiring, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching, mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approve salary actions, hiring, corrective actions, and terminations. Review and approve time records, expenses, leave requests, and overtime.
• Accountable for strategic management of client-specific portfolios within a Therapeutic Unit.
• Serve as a senior or executive contact.
• Review financial forecasts of therapeutic areas.
• Champion organizational changes, offerings, and developments; lead workstreams.
• Navigate situations effectively while empowering Project Leads.
• Promote critical thinking and drive innovation related to project delivery, negotiations, and prioritization.
• Contribute to proposal strategies for bid defenses.
• Collaborate with Therapeutic Unit Heads on business growth strategies.
• Engage in the Con Mod process as appropriate.
• Work with People Managers to support employee development, considering client needs and therapeutic knowledge.

Keys to Success:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant qualifications.

Experience:

• At least 15+ years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years of management responsibility.
• Advanced leadership skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to work independently, assessing sponsor regulatory needs and ensuring compliant deliverables.
• Broad understanding of global/regional/national regulatory requirements for clinical trials, with expertise in ICH and other guidelines.
• Understanding of medical terminology, statistical concepts, and guidelines.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and resource management skills.
• Executive presence and excellent presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and leadership abilities.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Judgment, decision-making, and risk management capabilities.

Work Environment:

We value employee health and wellbeing, supporting a balanced environment. Requirements include:

• Effective communication skills with diverse groups.
• Ability to work upright and stationary during typical hours.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and technology.
• Ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.
• Travel may be required (details provided by recruiter).

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Join our team of over 100,000 colleagues, sharing values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement, working together to advance research, solve scientific challenges, and support patients in need.

#StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences and perspectives are valued.