Senior Director Project Management

ABOUT WCG:

WCG's clinical solutions are built on a foundation of best-in-class clinical services companies. We deliver transformational solutions that stimulate growth, foster compliance, and maximize efficiency for those performing clinical trials. WCG is proud to serve individuals on the frontlines of science and medicine, and the organizations striving to develop new products and therapies to improve the quality of human health. It is our role to empower them to accelerate advancement, while ensuring the risks of progress never outweigh the value of human life.

WHY WE LOVE WCG:

At WCG, our employees are our most valuable asset and as with all our assets, we invest in them with an eye toward future success. We provide each eligible employee with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their personal and financial health and to help them make the most of their future.

Comprehensive Benefits package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Disability, 401k with match, and flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Programs and additional work/life resources
Referral Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement
Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training, certification assistance and continuing education reimbursement
EXPECTED ANNUAL BASE SALARY RANGE:

$118,170 to $197,500

GPS LEVEL:

M4

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Director, Project Management will lead the Project Management (PM) teams for North America developing and directing the strategic planning of projects on assigned projects.

The focus will be

driving the efficiency and consistency of these teams and

leading and developing our processes and people in achieving WCG business goals. This role will be responsible for the management leadership and process oversight of the PM teams, to ensure consistency in meeting customers' deliverables This role will partner and be a resource with Business Development, Project Governance and other key stakeholders.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

Project Management Professional preferred or other Project Management Certifications or Training (PRINCE 2, LLS, etc;)
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the life sciences industry with progressive experience working in a leadership role at a CRO or pharmaceutical company.
Minimum of 7 years of Project Management experience in life sciences.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive management experience, including leading managers of people.

Experience in managing a team or department and leading effectively within a matrix management environment.
Client Management experience required.
Experience with content management in a regulated environment and knowledge of clinical research (GCP, CFR Part 11, basic regulatory requirements) required.
Experience writing and managing SOPs and the ability and desire to set up structures and processes when needed.
Must have patience to work with other systems (e.g., financial) that are being developed and a willingness to get involved in operational details.
Must have flexibility to assume a general leadership position and be team orientated.
Proven experience collaborating inter departmentally
Proven record of customer service focus
Must have strong experience managing projects for external clients.
Strong analytical skills and ability to develop creative and innovative solutions needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

The accountabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Accountable for the oversight of a portfolio of assigned projects ensuring appropriate prioritization of the project portfolio is met with management of assigned regional Directors. Accountable for project results, driving decision-making, directing staff, and interfacing with external stakeholders.
To build, organize, and create a best-in-class Project Management organization, to meet the clinical and technical needs of our external and internal clients/business within area of scope. Collaborate with global, cross-functional project teams to define project scope, deliverables, responsibilities and timelines.
Through leadership of the assigned teams, drive to meet business strategy, goals, strategic objectives and growth in area of responsibility.
Identify and implement opportunities to align organizational structure with strategy to support productive growth.
Collaborate and partner with Business Development, providing support and insight for business development activities.
Lead change management activities, driving change through teams, providing support and guidance as needed.
Provide leadership for the Project Management and support teams.
In partnership with project management team members define and implement metrics to track progress, as well as working practices to ensure required outcomes to clients.
Identify opportunities and provide direction to improve the quality of operational delivery.
Define, implement, track, and report on financial performance, operational delivery, productivity, and quality metrics for the Project Management
Identify opportunities, develop recommendations, and implementation strategies for continuous process optimization.
Lead process optimization activities as assigned in collaboration with other functions in support of WCG Clinical Endpoint Solutions Goals and Objectives.
Oversee the review of proposal and budgets for accuracy and appropriate content.
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations to stay abreast of clinical project management methods and industry trends.
Identify areas of growth, by understanding the business climate and the company's opportunities.
In partnership with the project management team oversee and create policies, SOPs, and other controlled documents.
Provide leadership, coaching, skill building and professional development for the assigned project management team members.
Work independently across multiple stakeholder groups, identify, and manage decisions and escalations to senior leadership. Drive regional team operational cohesiveness via a coordinated, consistent, and collaborative approach to client delivery and satisfaction.
Focus on regional team employee engagement through a coordinated effort focused on development, skill building, communication, and employee satisfaction.
Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position.
other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Yes

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

5% - 10%

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

The physical and sensory requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be offered to individuals with disabilities to assist in performing the essential functions of the position. Work activities involve light to moderate physical effort (for example, sitting in one place for extended periods of time, standing, walking, bending, lifting lightweight objects, intermittent to sustained periods of keyboarding).

Majority of time is spent in a seated position with frequent opportunity to move about at will.

Activities require a variety of easy muscle movements.

Work activities involve a frequent need to concentrate on a variety of sensory inputs for moderate to lengthy durations at a time requiring diligence and attention to interpret effectively.

There will be a need to attend to single or simultaneous tasks where accuracy of details is important.

The need for detailed and precise work is high.

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