(Sr) Director Project Management - Neurosciences Rare Diseases Team - Home Based

Submission for the position: (Sr) Director Project Management - Neurosciences Rare Diseases Team - Home Based - (Job Number: 169302)Preference given to candidates who have Cell/Gene Therapy.

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health.

PPD’s Project Management department is a global team organized by therapeutic area, partnering directly with our clients to deliver projects from study from start up through close out activities. In project management, you are the lynchpin.

The Director, Project Management works effectively across multiple divisions to direct the delivery of projects/programs within cost, time and quality requirements.The Project Management Director may provide direct supervision, support, training and mentoring to project managers. Works with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development/improvement of business processes to support cross functional teams and to ensure that work is uniform, complete and managed appropriately. Serves as a liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for the client presentations and proposal development. Assists in resource utilization, policy development, and implementation of goals.This position may also be responsible for directing and leading the activities of a therapeutic area within a Region and accountable for the P&L of a specific therapeutic area. Develops and drives the specific and overall therapeutic area strategies to ensure optimum performance and achievement of annual plans and targets. Has overall responsibility for instigating and leading change initiatives within the therapeutic area and works with peers of Therapeutic areas in the overall leadership of the Project Management group.

Responsibilities:Ensures the timely execution of clinical trials with a focus on quality deliverables. Facilitates hand-off meetings and kick-off meetings to identify potential risks and work with the project team to develop and communicate contingency plans. Ensures project risks and potential contingencies impacting time/quality/cost of deliverables are discussed with Senior Management through appropriate escalation pathways. Reviews and assesses project profitability through the identification of "out of scope" activity in a timely manner and supporting follow through on all aspects of contract modificationManages the overall budgeting activity of the groups - annual and long range forecast.Accountable for the line management of project managers and senior project managers. Effectively recruits, inducts and retains staff. Provides ongoing coaching and feedback including formal performance appraisals, development plans and career coaching. Responsible for proposing salary and bonus recommendations and supporting recommendations with appropriate documentationCommunicates with sponsor(s) regularly to obtain direction and feedback on implementing scope of work as well as performance to date. Identifies unusual or significant problems encountered during the course of a clinical trial and proposes strategies for preventing or correcting significant problemsAssists in business development activities to obtain additional contracts by writing and reviewing proposals, making presentations to potential clients and representing the location/division at appropriate professional meetings and conferences. Fosters client relationships and supervise strategic sell initiative of the divisionGrow within Project Management, with opportunities to advance to Associate Director and Director within Project Management, or grow your career in other departments across PPD.

At PPD, we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk - our award winning training programs speak for themselves.

To learn how PPD can advance your career, apply now!

What To Expect NextWe look forward to receiving your application. A member of our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.Preference given to candidates who have Cell/Gene Therapy.

PPD is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. At PPD, we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose- to improve health.

PPD’s Project Management department is a global team organized by therapeutic area, partnering directly with our clients to deliver projects from study from start up through close out activities. In project management, you are the lynchpin.

The Director, Project Management works effectively across multiple divisions to direct the delivery of projects/programs within cost, time and quality requirements.The Project Management Director may provide direct supervision, support, training and mentoring to project managers. Works with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development/improvement of business processes to support cross functional teams and to ensure that work is uniform, complete and managed appropriately. Serves as a liaison with Business Development and Bids/Contracts for the client presentations and proposal development. Assists in resource utilization, policy development, and implementation of goals.This position may also be responsible for directing and leading the activities of a therapeutic area within a Region and accountable for the P&L of a specific therapeutic area. Develops and drives the specific and overall therapeutic area strategies to ensure optimum performance and achievement of annual plans and targets. Has overall responsibility for instigating and leading change initiatives within the therapeutic area and works with peers of Therapeutic areas in the overall leadership of the Project Management group.

Responsibilities:Ensures the timely execution of clinical trials with a focus on quality deliverables. Facilitates hand-off meetings and kick-off meetings to identify potential risks and work with the project team to develop and communicate contingency plans. Ensures project risks and potential contingencies impacting time/quality/cost of deliverables are discussed with Senior Management through appropriate escalation pathways. Reviews and assesses project profitability through the identification of "out of scope" activity in a timely manner and supporting follow through on all aspects of contract modificationManages the overall budgeting activity of the groups - annual and long range forecast.Accountable for the line management of project managers and senior project managers. Effectively recruits, inducts and retains staff. Provides ongoing coaching and feedback including formal performance appraisals, development plans and career coaching. Responsible for proposing salary and bonus recommendations and supporting recommendations with appropriate documentationCommunicates with sponsor(s) regularly to obtain direction and feedback on implementing scope of work as well as performance to date. Identifies unusual or significant problems encountered during the course of a clinical trial and proposes strategies for preventing or correcting significant problemsAssists in business development activities to obtain additional contracts by writing and reviewing proposals, making presentations to potential clients and representing the location/division at appropriate professional meetings and conferences. Fosters client relationships and supervise strategic sell initiative of the divisionGrow within Project Management, with opportunities to advance to Associate Director and Director within Project Management, or grow your career in other departments across PPD.

At PPD, we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. It's not just talk - our award winning training programs speak for themselves.

To learn how PPD can advance your career, apply now!

What To Expect NextWe look forward to receiving your application. A member of our talent acquisition team will review your qualifications and if interested, you will be contacted for an interview.Qualifications:

Education and Experience:Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12 years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience5 years of management responsibilityStrong leadership skillsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong leadership skillsStrong financial acumenExcellent judgment and decision making skillsEffective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writingExcellent interpersonal skills and problem solving abilityEffective organizational skills and negotiation skillsExpert knowledge of project management principles and applicationKnowledge of budgeting, forecasting and resource managementA relationship builder who is able to work effectively in matrix organizationsKnowledge of regulatory guidelines and DirectivesSkilled in process improvement, especially as it applies to clinical trials, clinical development and project managementKnowledge of medical therapeutic area and medical terminologyStrong marketing and negotiation skillsComputer skills

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable mannerAble to work upright and stationary for typical working hours Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities May require travel (Recruiter will provide more details) *LI-MA1

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12 years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience5 years of management responsibilityStrong leadership skillsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Strong leadership skillsStrong financial acumenExcellent judgment and decision making skillsEffective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writingExcellent interpersonal skills and problem solving abilityEffective organizational skills and negotiation skillsExpert knowledge of project management principles and applicationKnowledge of budgeting, forecasting and resource managementA relationship builder who is able to work effectively in matrix organizationsKnowledge of regulatory guidelines and DirectivesSkilled in process improvement, especially as it applies to clinical trials, clinical development and project managementKnowledge of medical therapeutic area and medical terminologyStrong marketing and negotiation skillsComputer skills

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable mannerAble to work upright and stationary for typical working hours Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities May require travel (Recruiter will provide more details) *LI-MA1

Submission for the position: (Sr) Director Project Management - Neurosciences Rare Diseases Team - Home Based - (Job Number: 169302)