Associate Director, Project Management

What The Associate Director, Project Management (ADPM)does at Worldwide

Will provide support and oversight of large, multi-national projects and is responsible for directing large national or global projects, a program of projects, and/or complex projects in terms of customer deliverables while providing functional leadership to Project Managers (PMs). Works effectively across multiple divisions to direct the delivery of projects/programs within cost, time, and quality requirements. Provides direct supervision, support, training, and mentoring to Project Managers. May have immediate supervision of employees, prepares and may conduct performance appraisals and salary reviews, and applies company policies. Works with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development and improvement of business processes to support cross-functional teams and to ensure that work is uniform, complete, and managed appropriately. Serves as a liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for client presentations and proposal development. Assists in resource utilization, policy development, and implementation of goals.

What you will do

• May have direct reports

• Accountable for multiple projects simultaneously

• Lead core project team and facilitate their ability to lead the extended and complete project team

• Lead cross-unit coordination both internally and externally, including subcontractors

• Define and manage project resource needs and establish contingency plans for key resources

• Ensure successful design, implementation, tracking, and revision of project plans for assigned projects

• Promote effective teamwork among project team members

• Resolve conflicts as needed

• Ensure appropriate communication on project-related matters with PM Management

• Meet financial performance targets for the assigned clinical projects

• Ensure project deliverables are met according to both Worldwide Clinical Trials and client expectations

• Initiate improvements to enhance the efficiency and quality of the work performed on assigned projects

• May be the key client contact for assigned projects and clients

• Establish excellent working relationships with client project teams and vendors to ensure client satisfaction and operational excellence

• Ensure that all staff allocated to assigned projects adhere to professional standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) established for clinical research

• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Your experience

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong financial acumen

• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing

• Excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability

• Effective organizational and negotiation skills

• Expert knowledge of project management principles and application

• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource management

• A relationship builder who is able to work effectively in matrix organizations

• A clear and deep understanding of the challenges of working in a multicultural service organization

• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and directives

• Skilled in process improvement, especially as it applies to clinical trials, clinical development, and project management

• Knowledge of medical therapeutic areas and medical terminology

• Strong marketing and negotiation skills

• Computer skills

What you bring to the role

• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical technology, or laboratory technology), or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Minimum of eight (8) years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience, including demonstrated skills and competency in clinical project management tasks

• In lieu of the above requirements, candidates with more than five (5) years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting and six (6) years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical industry or Contract Research Organization (CRO) industry will be considered

• A demonstrated track record of success in clinical development and in leading and developing professional staff in a project-led environment

• Proven experience developing and managing the budgets and resources of a segment of the business

• Experience using project management software

• Experience in conducting global clinical trials

• Available for domestic and international travel, including overnight stays

• Valid passport

• Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver's license

• Fluent in the local office language and in English, both written and verbal

• Broad knowledge of the drug development process and client needs

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.