[Remote] Director, Project Management - Autoimmune
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Precision Medicine Group is a company focused on developing partnership strategies for clinical trials and programs. They are seeking a Director of Project Management to oversee project teams and ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of clinical study projects.ResponsibilitiesDirect, manage and ensure collaboration within a team Project Directors and Project Managers in the planning, execution and governance of projects/portfolios on a global platformProvide leadership and oversight on all clinical programs and in some unique cases, manage activitiesInteract with study sponsors as primary point of escalation beyond project managementOptimize the profitability of the Project Management organization to meet or exceed budget targetsAssess and manage resource allocations to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are metSelect, train, develop and manage the performance of talent in project leadership positions (Project Directors and Project Managers)Provide technical support and guidance (including scope definition, risk identification, escalation and mitigation, resource planning, goals and deliverables) to assigned project managersIdentify and escalate impacts to project scope, resources, schedule or budget through standard methodsEnsure project leadership personnel work to the highest quality standards and maintain compliance with established SOPs, working guidelines, project plans and all regulatory requirementsParticipate with Business Development in opportunity development, proposals and budgeting, bid defense preparation and attendanceUnderstand and manage project/program inter-dependencies to achieve program milestones/deliverablesConduct evaluations and implement required changes for all projects (including mid-project recovery of at risk projects, re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation)Measure and report KPIs and lead continuous improvementRecognize, exemplify and adhere to Precision’s values that center on our commitment to quality, our people, clients and performanceManage workload of supervised staff with continued assessment and adjustment as neededProvide on-going feedback, development and coaching of Project Directors and Project Managers including annual performance reviewsSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field. Advanced degree preferredA minimum 10 years of experience in clinical research, including extensive project management and line management experience or proven competencies for this positionWorking knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development processExperience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft ProjectExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others in a team settingExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service demeanorAbility to travel domestically and internationally including overnight staysAdvanced degreeExperience in managing complex and global trialsBenefitsDiscretionary annual bonusHealth insuranceRetirement savings benefitsLife insurance and disability benefitsParental leavePaid time off for sick leave and vacationCompany OverviewWe founded Precision Medicine Group in 2012 because we believed there was a transformational opportunity to improve the process of bringing new drugs to market. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.precisionmedicinegrp.com/pfm/.