To apply for multiple jobs at once, please select the check box beside the desired jobs on the main job category page.

Job #03365

About our client Our client, a world-leading CRO, provides a broad range of services to the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare industries for the development and commercialization of therapeutics such as for oncology, neurology, diabetes and cardiology. Position Location Executive Project Director Kansas Salary Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Responsibilities 1) Provide internal direction, leadership and accountability for pipeline projects 2) Lead the development effort for pipeline compounds internally and externally through vendors 3) Set and manage overall project timelines and budgets 4) Design, implement and assess the effectiveness of standardized project management processes/procedures, which includes standardized project documentation, methodology and project tracking as well as reporting procedures 5) Ensure the development and/or maintenance of a functional project management process 6) Develop cross-functional, change management and implementation strategies related to project management 7) Ensure submission of routine and ad hoc reports to the senior leadership team and/or the board of directors as to the status and when necessary, corrective action needed to meet project cost and timeliness objectives 8) Utilize influencing skills to overcome objections that hamper the implementation of critical project management process improvement efforts 9) Ensure that all participating parties are committed to effective implementation of the processes and procedures 10) Develop and implement key metrics to measure and report on the progress of all initiatives 11) Oversee selection and management of external vendors Requirements 1) MS in Life Sciences or a related field (Ph. D preferred) 2) 10 – 15 years of clinical research or related experience 3) 7+ years of experience in clinical project management 4) Experience in a key CRO/pharmaceutical operational function (e.g., data management, clinical operations, laboratory and pre-clinical) 5) Experience in oncology, neurology, diabetes and cardiology 6) Previous working experience in companies such as I3 Research, Bayer, Merck, Parexel, etc. 7) Phase II – IV management experience preferred 8) Experience in resource and budget/financial management 9) Knowledge of clinical study guidelines (FDA, ICH and GCP) 10) Willingness to travel (up to 40%)