Executive Director, Project Management – RWE & Phase IV Studies

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achievement of financial and quality management targets.
• Oversees the quality, performance and success of all projects across their portfolio, ensuring operational rigor and consistent delivery across all project management teams.
• Embed risk management culture and implement project tools, templates and reporting for performance measurement.
• Exhibit and instill the mindset for high client satisfaction, repeat business and an expanding portfolio.
• Identify and direct department and company initiatives.
• Commercial acumen and ability to partner with BD and operational leaders to support bid defenses, portfolio planning and strategic accounts.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• High financial acumen and demonstrated financial stewardship success at a P&L (preferred) or portfolio level.
• RWE and Ph IV delivery resourcing models and budget development.
• Proven team leadership and staff development.
• Exceptional presentation skills for all levels including for executive leadership.
• Experienced with strategic planning activities.
• Extensive knowledge of the clinical development spectrum and ICH GCP, and especially RWE and Ph IV.
• Advanced proficiency in organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in high-stakes or ambiguous situations.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• University/college degree in life sciences, Masters preferred.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO including at least eight (8) years of full project management responsibility.
• Minimum of six (6) years supervisory experience.
• In lieu of above experience requirement, a combination of other relevant and equivalent experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• PMP or certified in clinical research

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying, or moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Varied hours may be required.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a home office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Travel:

• May travel 20% - 30% of the time to fulfill client needs, attend meetings, visit sites andcompany businesses and for training needs.

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