Project Managers in the day to day management activities of their projects,
ensuring management support in meeting operational and financial deliverables
according to customer requirements and contractual obligations.
Director Project Management will ensure projects are planned and
multidisciplinary study teams (including Site Management, Data Management,
Statistics, Medical Writing, Regulatory and Safety) are pro-actively managed to
ensure key milestones are achieved and studies are performed within budget, on
schedule and in compliance with the appropriate compliance and quality
standards.
Provide pro-active guidance and direction to assigned staff around
project planning, project execution, project review, risk mitigation, problem
solving and customer management to assist in service delivery and professional
development ¡
Line management of assigned staff within Project Management
Participate in Recruitment and induction of new staff with Human
Resources
Provide technical expertise and Project Management support to project
managers
Ensure staff are appropriately qualified and trained by providing input
to training plans, coaching and mentoring of assigned staff and assisting in the
delivery of training
Ensure project plans and timelines are created and maintained
Ensure project budgets are managed, profitability is maintained and
invoicing is performed on time and in accordance with the scope of work
Ensure projects are appropriately resourced through all phases of a
project
Participate actively in Project Review Meetings and the project review
process
Collect and analyze delivery and performance metrics
Identify and escalate issues as appropriate within the organization
Perform annual performance reviews for assigned staff
Participate in proposal and budget development for new opportunities
May lead bid defense preparations in partnership with Business
Development and Senior Operations staff
Participate in and /or lead global process improvement initiatives
May act as a key relationship manager for assigned customers
Close collaboration with other Global functions, such as Site
Management, Data Management, Statistics, Regulatory and Safety
May act as Project Director in a project
Requirements
Bachelorâs Degree
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience including strong Dermatology/ Psychiatric
experience
In depth knowledge of clinical research regulatory and compliance requirements
Thorough knowledge of the clinical drug development process
Proven ability to work through others to deliver results to quality,
time and financial metrics
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff
Sound judgement and decision making skills
Strong financial analytical skills
Very good written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
coworkers, managers and customers
Ability and willingness to travel to 20%