Director, Project Management – Rheumatology

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Director managing rheumatology clinical trial programs for Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global contract research organization. Supervising project managers and delivering studies within cost, time, and quality requirements.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $153,095 - $303,905 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and financial acumen while applying expert project management principles to oversee clinical trials and development. Proven ability to improve business processes and manage resources effectively within the pharmaceutical industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Management PrinciplesClinical Project ManagementFinancial AcumenProcess ImprovementRheumatology Studies Management

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingResource ManagementClinical TrialsClinical Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationPerformance Appraisal

Certifications & Qualifications

University/College DegreeCertification in Allied Health Profession

Industry Keywords

Clinical Pharmaceutical IndustryCRO IndustriesHealth Care Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct the delivery of projects/programs across multiple divisions within cost, time, and quality requirements
Supervise, support, train, and mentor project managers
Collaborate with Business Development on proposals and bid defense
Supervise employees and conduct performance appraisals and salary reviews as applicable
Apply company policies
Work with leadership across functional areas to develop and improve business processes
Serve as a liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for client presentations and proposal development
Assist with resource utilization, policy development, and implementation of goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong leadership skills
Strong financial acumen
Expert knowledge of project management principles and application
Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
Process improvement skills, especially in clinical trials, clinical development, and project management
University/college degree, life science preferred, or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience, including demonstrated clinical project management competency
Alternatively, more than five (5) years of supervisory experience in a health care setting and eight (8) years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries
Experience managing Rheumatology studies is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Transparent compensation and pay equity
Salary information discussed during the interview process