Senior/Director Project Management – Rheumatology (Europe)

About the role

Lead the successful delivery of complex, global clinical research programs in rheumatology, providing strategic leadership across multiple projects and driving operational excellence in a matrixed environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple global clinical research projects and programs, ensuring delivery against timeline, budget, quality, and client expectations.
• Direct, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, supporting performance, growth, and team effectiveness.
• Build and lead cross‑functional project teams, fostering collaboration across internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Define resource requirements, manage staffing strategies, and implement contingency plans to support successful delivery.
• Partner with sponsors to align on project scope, priorities, performance expectations, and strategic objectives.
• Monitor financial performance across assigned projects, driving accountability for budgets, forecasting, and resource utilization.
• Communicate project status, risks, and strategic updates to senior leadership while facilitating effective decision‑making.
• Drive process improvement and change initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, project quality, and team performance.
• Support business development activities through client presentations, proposal development, and collaboration with commercial teams.

Required profile

• University or college degree in Life Sciences or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience with demonstrated competency in clinical project management.
• Experience managing Rheumatology studies is required.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting and 8 years of clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, resources, and overall business performance.
• Expert knowledge of project management principles, process improvement, clinical development, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, problem‑solving, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal; fluency in the local office language where applicable.