This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Director, Dermatology & Rheumatology CRO based in United Kingdom.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced clinical research professional to oversee complex global clinical trial programs within a specialized CRO environment.
The role combines operational excellence, therapeutic expertise, and people leadership to ensure the successful delivery of high-value dermatology and rheumatology studies.
You will guide project managers, drive portfolio performance, and act as a trusted partner for clients throughout the study lifecycle.
With responsibility for large-scale multinational programs, you will influence quality, timelines, budgets, and operational innovation.
The position offers the opportunity to shape clinical development strategies while mentoring teams and contributing to business growth.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a collaborative, international, and science-driven environment.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Director, Dermatology & Rheumatology CRO based in United Kingdom.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced clinical research professional to oversee complex global clinical trial programs within a specialized CRO environment.
The role combines operational excellence, therapeutic expertise, and people leadership to ensure the successful delivery of high-value dermatology and rheumatology studies.
You will guide project managers, drive portfolio performance, and act as a trusted partner for clients throughout the study lifecycle.
With responsibility for large-scale multinational programs, you will influence quality, timelines, budgets, and operational innovation.
The position offers the opportunity to shape clinical development strategies while mentoring teams and contributing to business growth.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a collaborative, international, and science-driven environment.
Accountabilities:
- Oversee a portfolio or program of clinical studies and provide leadership support to Project Managers responsible for study delivery.
- Ensure projects are conducted according to therapeutic requirements, client expectations, internal procedures, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, ensuring effective communication, satisfaction, and alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
- Monitor study progress, timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and quality indicators while implementing mitigation strategies when required.
- Manage financial oversight of assigned projects, including budget reviews, forecasting, and expense monitoring.
- Maintain strong dermatology and rheumatology therapeutic expertise and apply learnings across assigned programs.
- Drive operational improvements, efficiency initiatives, and innovative approaches to clinical project delivery.
- Support proposal development, pricing strategies, client presentations, and business development activities by providing operational and therapeutic expertise.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Project Managers while contributing to the development of project management capabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline; a Master’s degree is considered an asset.
- PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an advantage.
- Minimum of 15 years of industry experience, including at least 5 years within a Contract Research Organization (CRO) environment.
- At least 10 years of clinical project management experience covering all study phases from start-up through close-out, including functional service oversight and vendor management.
- Proven experience managing multinational, multicenter Phase III clinical trials, including budget tracking and forecasting.
- Experience managing large and complex studies across multiple regions, including North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and MENA.
- Strong background in supervising, mentoring, and coaching Project Managers.
- Experience supporting business development activities, including proposals, client presentations, and bid defense meetings.
- Demonstrated expertise in dermatology or rheumatology clinical trials is required.
- Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA and Health Canada guidelines.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Home-based position with flexibility and the opportunity to work remotely.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
- Opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical research programs in dermatology and rheumatology.
- International work environment with collaboration across global teams.
- Regular opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement.
- Exposure to complex, high-impact clinical trials and strategic projects.
- Travel opportunities, including international travel, as part of the role.
- Supportive workplace culture focused on collaboration, innovation, reliability, and responsiveness.
The Project Director provides strategic oversight of clinical trial portfolios and ensures successful execution of complex studies while maintaining strong client relationships and operational standards.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced clinical research leader with extensive project management expertise, strong therapeutic knowledge, and the ability to manage global, complex clinical programs.