Description

The Director of Project Management leads and directs Directors, Project Directors, and Project Managers to plan, coordinate, and deliver clinical study projects. This role ensures project objectives for quality, scope, cost, and timeline are met while aligning with corporate and departmental strategies for Precision.

The incumbent works closely with senior leadership to support business strategies, fosters collaboration across a global platform, and provides technical guidance on scope definition, risk identification, and resource planning. They also serve as the primary escalation point for study sponsors beyond standard project management.

Responsibility includes optimizing the profitability of the Project Management organization, managing resource allocations, and overseeing large or increasingly complex programs to maintain compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements. The role conducts project evaluations, implements corrective actions for at‑risk projects, measures key performance indicators, and drives continuous improvement.

• Lead Directors, Project Directors, and Project Managers in global clinical study projects.
• Drive strategy, planning, execution, and governance to meet quality, scope, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Serve as primary escalation point for study sponsors and manage stakeholder communications.
• Optimize project management profitability and resource allocation to meet budget targets.
• Oversee large and complex programs, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support on scope definition, risk mitigation, and deliverables.
• Identify and escalate scope, schedule, or budget impacts using standard processes.
• Conduct project evaluations, recover at‑risk projects, and implement corrective changes.
• Measure KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recruit, train, develop, and coach senior project leadership talent.
• Collaborate with Business Development on proposals, budgeting, and bid defenses.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 15 years of clinical research experience, extensive project and line‑management expertise, and a bachelor’s degree in a science or health‑related field (advanced degree preferred). Required skills include knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines, proficiency with Microsoft Office and project‑management tools, strong communication and interpersonal abilities, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

• Minimum 15 years of clinical research experience with extensive project and line management.
• Bachelor’s degree in science/health (advanced degree preferred) and knowledge of GCP/ICH.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and project management software.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays.
• Experience managing complex global trials and cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated executive presence and ability to present to senior leadership.

Benefits

The position offers a compensation range of $203,400–$304,800 USD, discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings, and additional benefits such as parental leave and paid time off. Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance