Overview:[
ERT is a global data and technology company that minimizes uncertainty and risk in clinical trials so that our customers can move ahead with confidence. With almost a half century of clinical and therapeutic experience, ERT balances knowledge of what works with a vision for what’s next, so we can adapt without compromising standards.
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required. ERT reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of ERT. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
ERT is a global data and technology company that minimizes uncertainty and risk in clinical trials so that our customers can move ahead with confidence. With almost a half century of clinical and therapeutic experience, ERT balances knowledge of what works with a vision for what’s next, so we can adapt without compromising standards.
Powered by the company’s EXPERT® technology platform, ERT’s solutions enhance trial oversight, enable site optimization, increase patient engagement, and measure the efficacy of new clinical treatments while ensuring patient safety. Over the past four years, more than half of all FDA drug approvals came from ERT-supported studies. Pharma companies, Biotechs, and CROs have relied on ERT solutions in 9,500+ studies spanning three million patients to date. By identifying trial risks before they become problems, ERT enables customers to bring clinical treatments to patients quickly – and with confidence. For more information, go to ert.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
Ready to make a real difference? Join us as a Vice President, Project Management and take responsibility for ensuring that our vision, strategy, internal alignment, and operational processes continue to meet/exceed customer demands.
Based in the US, this role will require regular travel to our global offices.
]Responsibilities:
This is a key leadership role for us that will continue to evolve as ERT grows:
You will take responsibility for developing and executing a strategic vision to enable ERT to maximize our proven ability to provide superior service for longterm success in the delivery of our products and services. You will create a standardized Project Management delivery model that effectively meets business demand and allows for scalability and growth across multiple and growing lines of business.
You will have overall responsibility for ensuring that key initiatives and company goals are met or surpassed, and lead the creation and implementation of operational excellence improvement initiatives, ensuring operational rigor in all key process areas, driving improvement in key KPI’s including quality and timeliness of commitment.
You will direct a global team of Project Management leaders, providing clear direction and ensuring that Project Management has skills, capabilities and headcount required to deliver ERT’s Project Management strategy and meet or exceed customer needs. You will employ effective change management and communication strategies to ensure that the whole team is informed and fully engaged with our mission, vision and strategy.
You will serve as senior level advocate for all customer issues and escalation points. You will attend client meeting and develops customer account strategies in collaboration with Business Development and other Service Delivery leadership staff.
You will work on elements of due diligence and lead the integration of new services lines resulting from acquisition and new product development.
You will role model our corporate values of Collaboration, Accountability, Adaptability and being Proactive.
You will be responsible for the completion and effective management of the global budget and the monitoring of the budget for each service line and provide mission-critical reporting and analytics.
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required. ERT reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of ERT. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.
Qualifications:
Needed for success in this highly visible role:
- Bachelor Degree required, Masters Degree preferred (Business, Healthcare, IT or related field)
- A true leader with 7-10+ years of experience with progressively responsible roles and a strong emphasis on customer-facing project management. Must understand productivity within the business.
- Demonstrated success in creating, executing and aligning stakeholders to a functional vision for long-term success.
- Minimum of six years of effective management of talent through hiring, performance management, talent development, change management and ongoing assessment of organizational structure.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally in a matrix environment
- Proven experience delivering measurable process improvements – we’re looking for someone who can build in fire prevention rather than simple fire fighting
- Demonstrated success driving organizational change and integration activities
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug development process helpful but not required
- Excellent global organizational, communication, influencing and interpersonal skills. Able to make difficult business decisions and hold themself and their team accountable for success.
- Financial acumen experience including managing and delivering to both top and bottom line targets
- Ability to balance, prioritize, and resolve conflicts between client, business needs and internal business goals.
- Client visits and travel across global offices as needed (estimated 50%)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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