Associate Director Project Management


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Real Staffing

Listed on

16th September 2021

Location

City Of London

Salary/Rate

Upto £80000

Type

Permanent

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Purpose of the Role: The AD is a hybrid role consisting of 50% direct, hands-on project management responsibilities and 50% line management responsibilities. The AD will lead a small team of Project Managers and provide oversight and direction for their full project life cycle support to all assigned projects. The AD will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of clinical trials from start-up through to close out activities according to contractual time, quality, and cost parameters. Moreover, will be accountable for ensuring that all project deliverables meet the client Page 2 of 3 and contract expectations, adhering to company standards and processes while ensuring overall client satisfaction.The Associate Director Project Management will be responsible for training, mentoring and line managing both established and new Project Managers including supporting and developing in planning and preparation, escalation issues, customer meetings and setting priorities, tasks, and objectives.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Acting as the main point of contact for clients, imaging centres, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle from start-up through close out.* Assessing if the proposed scope of work in a study proposal or change order can be delivered against desired sponsor timelines and against acceptable operating margin as set by leadership.* Operational sign-off for study or change order budgets and review/approval of Statement of Work before contract execution.* Development and implementation of project plans and timelines via internal and external kick-off meetings ensuring agreement by all parties.* Coordinating cross functional teams including external 3rd parties/vendors to ensure efficient processing of project requirements.* Identify unusual or significant problems encountered during the course of a clinical trial and proposes strategies for preventing or correcting significant problems.* Provide project updates to clients on a regular basis, including conducting routine client teleconferences and maintaining accurate meeting minutes.* Revenue forecasting, milestone and invoice tracking and coordinating budget updates.* Escalating issues to management, including delivery related risks, as appropriate and leading on timely resolution of CAPAs.* Meeting project management metrics including quality, compliance, KPI and revenue objectives.* Ensuring project(s) audit/inspection readiness at all times.* Maintaining project documentation and ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.* Participate in the analysis and development of Project Management Department budgets. Line Management Responsibilities: * Accountable for the line management of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.* Manage resource and workload allocation.* Ensure competence is maintained in line with current portfolio requirements.* Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and training including addressing performance issues, conducting formal performance appraisals and creating development plans.* Coordinates Project Team Meetings, including development of meeting agendas and minutes.The key deliverables for this role include: * Meeting revenue and budget targets for a project or portfolio of projects.* Setting, monitoring, and meeting key delivery metrics.* Planning resources and forecasting work.* Identifying areas of improvement and developing plans to address these areas.* Developing, maintaining, and monitoring process changes and ensuring that such changes are correctly adopted into the Project Management department.* Support Business Development and input to new project proposals including attending bid defences and conferences as and when required.* Line management Qualifications and skills required for the role: * Bachelor's or master's degree preferably in life sciences field with strong academic performance or equivalent work experience.* Minimum of 5-8 years of Project Management/Planning experience with multiple projects of varying complexities across all project life-cycle phases.* Proven experience of effectively managing a team.* Demonstrates an excellent understanding of clinical research phases, the processes involved in the planning and management of a clinical trial, and the application of these in day-to-day responsibilities in a regulated environment.* Thorough working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, including ICH Guidelines, FDA's Code of Federal Regulations, Clinical Research Ethics, GDPR/HIPAA* Excellent understanding of clinical research phases.* Ability to provide deliverables accurately, on time and on budget across all assigned projects.* Strong communication/interpersonal skills including ability to present to substantial audiences both in person and remotely.* Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.* Proven track record of resolving conflict and problem-solving abilities.* Proactive 'hands-on' approach while delegating effectively to make best use of the skills within the team. To find out more about Real please visit www.realstaffing.comReal Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy| Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

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