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Director, Project Management

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-11-12

Core

Provide functional leadership and oversight for large, multi-national clinical projects and programs within a therapeutic area or region.

Role type

Senior IC Director of Project Management (Clinical)

Builds

Clinical research programs and trials for pharmaceutical clients

Domain

Clinical Research Organization (CRO) / Pharmaceutical Industry

Required skills

Clinical project management, budgeting and resource management, cross-functional leadership, regulatory knowledge, process improvement, global trial execution, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, strategic planning

Preferred skills

Life science degree, therapeutic area knowledge, matrix organization experience, change management, marketing and negotiation

Technologies

Project management software

Responsibilities

Direct line management of project managers; lead cross-unit coordination including sub-contractors; define and manage project resource needs; ensure project deliverables meet client and company expectations; meet financial performance targets; initiate process improvements for clinical trials; serve as key client contact for assigned projects.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management