Director, Transformation Enterprise Program Office
Worldwide Clinical TrialsAbout the role
Who we are
We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.
We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.
Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
Why Worldwide
We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!
What the Director, Transformation Enterprise Program Office does at Worldwide
This is an opportunity to help a world-class specialty Contract Research Organization (CRO) bring its deep scientific expertise to new customers and new markets. The Director, Transformation Enterprise Program Office is a pivotal role within the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO). This position acts as the strategic partner and driving force for a dedicated portfolio of EPMO projects.
Each lead has a distinct area of deep expertise:
Change Management: Focused on organizational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and adoption of new processes and tools.
Contract Research Organization (CRO) Operations: Focused on enabling underlying process and technology improvements in a CRO context.
Technology Delivery: Focused on guiding project teams to implement new technology across the enterprise.
Each Portfolio Lead will own and manage a portfolio of high-impact initiatives within their area of expertise, serving as the single point of contact for project teams. They will drive proactive planning, problem-solving, capability building, and progress tracking to ensure the successful execution and value realization of the portfolio.
While each role has a dedicated focus area, the Portfolio Leads will operate as a cohesive team, collaborating to align their portfolios, share insights, resolve cross-cutting issues, and contribute to the overall success of the EPMO. A Portfolio Lead may have direct reports. This team-based approach ensures that projects benefit from multidisciplinary expertise and a unified approach to execution.
The ideal candidate is a master facilitator, strategist, and coach with deep expertise in their domain (Change Management, CRO Operations, or Technology Implementation), a strong track record of navigating complexity, and the ability to support and enable project leaders to succeed.
What you will do
Serve as the single point of contact for all projects within the assigned EPMO portfolio
Proactively engage with and support project teams to monitor progress and ensure the successful delivery of intended value and outcomes
Collaborate with Project Leaders to refine overall project plans, including the establishment of critical milestones and success metrics
Identify, analyze, and help resolve significant blockers to project success, such as lack of stakeholder alignment, fear of change, organizational capability gaps, etc.
Prepare and develop clear, concise documentation for executive- and board-level governance meetings
Lead comprehensive post-mortems to capture lessons learned and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Integrate the assigned portfolio of projects into the overall EPMO, ensuring alignment with broader enterprise objectives
Coach and mentor Project Leaders on best practices for executing successful, high-impact projects
Champion and guide the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into project methodologies and solutions
Act as a key enabler of critical resources and support to Project Leaders, including access to expert interviews, targeted research, and analytical support
May supervise direct reports, supporting their performance and development
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of
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