Director, Project Management – Oncology

Precision Medicine Group

Director overseeing global clinical trial portfolios for Precision Medicine Group. Leading project teams, sponsors, budgets, resources, milestones, and quality across oncology programs.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $162,000 - $243,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in clinical research project management, including strategic planning, risk management, and compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, optimize project profitability, and deliver complex presentations to senior management.

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Clinical Research ManagementProject Management TechniquesGCP/ICH GuidelinesStrategic PlanningPeople Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementClinical Development ProcessRisk ManagementChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsBudget ManagementKPI MeasurementResource AllocationPerformance ManagementContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer Service Demeanor

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ProductsMicrosoft ProjectProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ResearchDevice ResearchClinical TrialsGlobal Project ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop partnership strategies for clinical trials and programs cross-functionally
Oversee strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of designated clinical study projects
Direct and manage Project Directors and Project Managers in global project and portfolio planning, execution, and governance
Provide leadership and oversight on clinical programs
Serve as the primary escalation point for study sponsors beyond project management
Optimize Project Management organization profitability against budget targets
Assess and manage resource allocations to meet cost, time, and quality goals
Select, train, develop, and manage performance of Project Directors and Project Managers
Provide technical guidance on scope, risks, resources, goals, and deliverables
Identify and escalate impacts to project scope, resources, schedule, or budget
Ensure compliance with quality standards, SOPs, project plans, and regulatory requirements
Partner with Business Development on opportunities, proposals, budgeting, and bid defense
Manage project and program interdependencies to achieve milestones and deliverables
Evaluate projects and implement changes, including recovery, rescoping, postponement, or cancellation
Measure and report KPIs and lead continuous improvement
Manage supervised staff workload and provide feedback, coaching, and annual performance reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical research, including extensive project management and line management experience, or proven competencies
Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process
Experience with Microsoft Office Products and Microsoft Project
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service demeanor
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays
Working knowledge of project management techniques and tools
Direct experience in a global, cross-functional project management environment
Proven experience in people management
Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
Strong analytical skills and business acumen
Ability to deliver complex presentations to senior management
Demonstrated leadership track record and effective interpersonal skills
Proficient in project management software
In-depth proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Health insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off for sick leave and vacation