[Hiring] Director Project Management @Fortrea

Role Description

Acts as the primary client lead for complex clinical studies or programs, driving operational delivery across multiple vendors and teams. Develops and executes risk management strategies, resolves escalated project issues, and provides line management and talent development for project management staff.

• Primary client contact for assigned clinical studies or programs, working independently with generally highly complex strategy, multiple vendors, sub-CROs with no planned oversight.
• Focus on operational delivery, developing strategies to manage risk and control and improve operational execution.
• Contributes to resolution of escalation of project level issues.
• Oversees line management and talent development of Individual Contributors and/or Managers of Project Managers.
• Leverages experience to drive solutions, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Expands client portfolios and contributes to growth objectives through training, allocation, and ongoing mentorship of experienced team members.
• Leads the project team to facilitate the successful design, implementation, tracking, and maintenance of all project plans, adhering to professional standards and SOPs, according to contracted timelines and budget.
• Accountable for TMFs including TMF Index & Plan, audit readiness, and delivery of the TMF per agreed upon timelines, when contracted by client.
• Proactively leads quality control and risk assurance activities to meet regulatory, internal, and client requirements.
• Fosters positive client experiences through effective communication and collaboration.
• May serve as a primary contact for a strategic client relationship, developing and managing strategic relationship level fundamental documents.
• Initiates process improvement to address variance.
• Designs delivery strategy for large scale bid defense and performs other business development activities.
• Attracts, selects, onboards, develops, and retains high performing talent, strengthens talent bench and succession.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in high-stakes or ambiguous situations.
• Exceptional presentation skills for all levels including internal and partner executive leadership.
• Actively contributes to continuous improvement efforts and strategic planning activities.

Requirements

• University/college degree in life sciences, Masters preferred.
• Minimum of nine (9) years 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 direct or indirect supervisory experience.
• In lieu of above experience requirement, a combination of other relevant and equivalent experience may be considered.
• Preferred therapeutic areas: rare diseases, neonatal and infant pediatric studies.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• PMP or certified in clinical research.

Benefits

• The base salary range for this role in Italy is €74,600–€112,860 gross per year, which may vary as per working schedule (full or part-time).
• The final offer will be determined based on objective and job-related criteria such as experience, qualifications, and scope of responsibilities.
• This role may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as bonus and benefits, in accordance with company policies.
• The salary range listed reflects the market for this role in Italy.
• This position is open to candidates based in other eligible locations, and the applicable range may vary depending on your country of residence.