Vice President, Project Management REMOTE US

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 Vice President of Project Management does at Worldwide

The Vice President, Project Management (VPPM) is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Project Management team within a franchise or therapeutic area. This is a leadership role. VPPM is responsible for an operational and financial oversight of projects within a franchise or therapeutic area, recruitment, training, development and performance review of personnel, the strategy and acquisition of new business, developing and maintaining effective client relationships.

What you will do

• Ensure consistency in operational and financial delivery within assigned franchise or therapeutic area

• Develop and implement revised, clear and concise roles and responsibilities within Project Teams and Functions

• Chair and conduct the Monthly Portfolio Review meeting, focusing on measuring, and improving all Project Delivery for assigned franchise or therapeutic area

• Identify potential customer issues and conduct project specific “deep dives” to remedy team performance and delivery issues

• Work with teams to identify and effectively communicate key business, therapeutic, clinical and operational “insights” that engage, inform and excite our teams and our sponsors.

• Work with TA Leadership and Central Planning to ensure staffing plans and forecasts are accurate, adequate and agreed by functions, PM and our sponsors.

• Ensure discipline and consistency within franchise and TA in the management of Scope (change order) and risk management throughout project delivery.

• Oversee the development, implementation and adherence to project plans and performance indicators

• Review and approve strategy, content and costing of new business proposals

• Develop and maintain connections and good working relationships with sponsors

• Provide the operational leadership to bid defense meetings and attend bid presentations where appropriate

• Facilitate the resolution of any issues arising from the sponsor relationship

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated excellent Leadership skills

• Proven financial analytical skills

• Sound planning and organizational skills

• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills

• Displays effective communication in the English Language (oral and written)

• Proven interpersonal skills

• Understanding of clinical research principles and process

• Able to delegate effectively and prioritize own and workload of Franchise Leaders

• Cross cultural awareness and ability to adapt appropriately

• Strong marketing and negotiation skills

• Experienced in the implementation and consistent execution of new and/or existing processes

Your experience

• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory or laboratory technology) or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of global clinical pharmaceutical industry experience including 10 years demonstrated skills and competency in project management tasks

• 15 years of management experience, including