Executive Director – Project Management, Oncology

Precision Medicine Group

. Support defined corporate and departmental business strategies .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $203,400 - $304,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 manage complex global projects effectively.

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Clinical Research ManagementProject Management TechniquesGCP/ICH Guidelines KnowledgeStrategic PlanningPeople Management

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Hard Skills

Project Management SoftwareBudget ManagementResource AllocationKPI MeasurementChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsRisk ManagementPerformance ManagementContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationCritical ThinkingDecision MakingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ProductsMicrosoft Project

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ResearchDevice ResearchClinical Development ProcessGlobal Project ManagementSOP Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support defined corporate and departmental business strategies
Direct, manage and ensure collaboration among Directors, Project Directors and Project Managers in planning, execution and governance of global projects and portfolios
Provide leadership and oversight for large and increasingly complex 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 leadership talent
Provide technical guidance on scope, risk, escalation, mitigation, resources, goals and deliverables
Identify and escalate impacts to project scope, resources, schedule and budget
Ensure compliance with quality standards, SOPs, project plans and regulatory requirements
Participate in business development, proposals, budgeting and bid defense
Manage project/program interdependencies to achieve milestones and deliverables
Evaluate projects and implement changes, including recovery of at-risk projects, re-scoping, postponement or cancellation
Measure and report KPIs and lead continuous improvement
Provide executive oversight for projects when assigned
Manage supervised staff workload and provide ongoing feedback, development, 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 15 years of experience in clinical research, including extensive project management and line management experience or proven competencies for this position
Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process
Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project
Ability to travel domestically and internationally including overnight stays
Working knowledge of project management techniques and tools
Direct work 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
Proficient in project management software
In-depth proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research required
Excellent planning and organizing, influencing and leading, negotiation, critical thinking, decision making, analytical, interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership track record and effective interpersonal skills
Demonstrated successful independent negotiation and conflict management strategies

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