Director, Project Management – Rare Disease & Pediatrics

Lifelancer

. Act as the primary client lead for complex clinical studies or programs .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of clinical development and ICH GCP, with strong project management capabilities and a proven track record in talent development and operational delivery. Excels in building client relationships and managing complex clinical studies while ensuring adherence to professional standards and timelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical Development Spectrum KnowledgeProject Management ExperienceTalent Development and Line ManagementRisk Management StrategiesPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementOperational DeliveryQuality ControlClinical ResearchAudit ReadinessProcess ImprovementBusiness DevelopmentTMF ManagementStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationPresentation SkillsJudgment in High-Stakes SituationsOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPClinical Research Certification

Industry Keywords

ICH GCPPharmaceuticalCRORare DiseasesNeonatal StudiesPediatric StudiesStakeholder ManagementClient PortfoliosSOPsTalent Bench Strength

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary client lead for complex clinical studies or programs
Drive operational delivery across multiple vendors and teams
Develop and execute risk-management strategies
Resolve escalated project issues
Provide line management and talent development for project management staff
Serve as primary client contact for assigned clinical studies or programs
Develop strategies to manage risk and improve operational execution
Utilize staff to maximize contribution and organizational effectiveness
Oversee line management and talent development of Individual Contributors and/or Managers of Project Managers
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and expand client portfolios
Lead project teams through design, implementation, tracking, and maintenance of project plans
Ensure adherence to professional standards, SOPs, contracted timelines, and budgets
Oversee TMF Index and Plan, audit readiness, and TMF delivery when contracted
Lead quality control and risk assurance activities
Foster positive client experiences through communication and collaboration
Manage strategic relationship documents, including charters, MSA negotiation, rate card input, operations and quality plans
Initiate process improvements
Design delivery strategies for large-scale bid defense and perform business development activities
Attract, select, onboard, develop, and retain high-performing talent
Strengthen talent bench and succession

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Extensive knowledge of the clinical development spectrum and ICH GCP
Advanced proficiency in organizational and time management skills
Sound judgment in high-stakes or ambiguous situations
Exceptional presentation skills for all levels, including internal and partner executive leadership
Contributes to continuous improvement efforts and strategic planning activities
University/college degree in life sciences
Minimum of nine (9) years of relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO, including at least six (6) years of full project management responsibility
Minimum of four (4) years of direct or indirect supervisory experience
Preferred therapeutic areas: rare diseases, neonatal and infant pediatric studies
PMP or certification in clinical research preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability (STD)
Long-term disability (LTD)
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) or flexible time off (FTO)
Company bonus where applicable