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Precision for Medicine, a clinical research organization (CRO) specializing in oncology and rare disease trials, is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead complex global clinical trials and study portfolios. This is a fully remote role available to candidates in the UK, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, or Slovakia.
As Project Director, you will serve as the primary liaison with pharmaceutical and biotech clients, overseeing all aspects of clinical research trials from initiation through closeout. You will manage cross-functional project teams, direct project managers assigned to your trials, and ensure consistent execution across assigned portfolios. Key responsibilities include:
- Serve as primary client contact, providing outstanding customer service and participating in proposal activities and client presentations
- Oversee all aspects of clinical research trial execution, ensuring consistency across assigned portfolios
- Provide strategic direction to project managers on project establishment, planning, initiation, procurement, execution, and closing
- Manage study budgets and financial health, including profitability oversight, billable hours tracking, and accurate forecasting
- Develop robust project plans with timelines, proactive risk management, and change management strategies
- Ensure quality management, eTMF inspection readiness, and implementation of corrective/preventative action plans
- Establish tracking metrics and prepare status updates for clients and senior management
- Lead internal and client meetings, driving program-level strategies with the project team
- Oversee cross-functional team efficiency and trial execution
- Communicate protocol/study issues and deviations to sponsors and internal management
- Conduct formal presentations to colleagues, investigative staff, and clients, including bid defenses
- Implement study-specific training and ensure compliance
- Support business development and marketing activities, including travel to bid defense meetings
- Mentor associate and senior project managers, provide performance feedback, and identify corrective actions
- Participate in departmental updates and SOP development
- Travel domestically and internationally as required
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field (advanced degree preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of clinical research experience or proven competencies for this position
- Minimum 5 years of direct project management experience
- Highly experienced in pharmaceutical and/or device research
- Experience managing complex and global studies or study portfolios
Technical Skills:
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, eTMF, EDC, and CTMS
- Expert understanding of project management software
- Mastery knowledge of ICH-GCP and relevant SOPs
Core Competencies:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service demeanor
- Excellent knowledge of project management techniques and tools
- Strong understanding of cross-functional management, project planning, risk management, and change management
- Ability to lead and inspire excellence within study teams
- Results-oriented, accountable, motivated, and flexible
- Demonstrated excellence in time management, negotiation, critical thinking, decision-making, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated excellence in presentation, verbal, and written communication
- Highly developed customer orientation, influence, negotiation, and conflict management skills
- Ability to work independently and in team environments
- Focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency
