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Executive Director, Project Management - Oncology
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About this role
Role overview
Provide executive leadership for clinical study project management, overseeing global oncology programs and the teams responsible for their delivery. The role combines portfolio strategy, sponsor escalation, financial and resource oversight, regulatory quality, and development of project leadership talent.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coach project management leaders responsible for planning, governance, and execution across studies and portfolios. - Oversee complex programs, track dependencies, and address risks to scope, schedule, cost, quality, and milestones. - Serve as an escalation point for study sponsors and provide guidance on planning, resourcing, mitigation, and recovery. - Manage team capacity and project performance against budget and profitability targets. - Support business development through proposals, budget development, and bid defense activities. - Monitor key performance measures, drive improvements, and maintain compliance with procedures and clinical research regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and experience, in a science or health-related field. - At least 15 years of clinical research experience, including substantial project and people management. - Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process. - Experience leading global, cross-functional project work and managing people, risks, and change. - Strong organization, analytical ability, business judgment, and communication skills, including presenting complex topics to senior leaders. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays.
Nice to have
- An advanced degree. - Experience managing complex global clinical trials.
Benefits and work setup
- Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, parental leave, and paid sick and vacation leave. - Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship.