Project Director (Cell & Gene Therapy)

At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.

We are looking for a Project Director (PD) to join our A-team (hybrid*/remote). As a PD at Allucent, you are responsible coordinating and overseeing operational project teams, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of processes within the Clinical Trial Operations (CTO) department. This position controls and monitors the quality and full-service delivery of clinical trial Allucent customers

In this role your key tasks will include:

Project oversight:

• Responsible for overall quality and management of the delivery clinical trial projects and programs
• Manages complex, cross-functional resource requirements in line with budgeted, time, scope, and quality expectations for project delivery
• Oversees budgets and ensuring correct financial forecasting, planning, invoicing and timely implementation of out of scope activities
• Reviews and approves content and costing of proposals
• Ensures effective risk management across the project delivery lifecycle
• Negotiates and influences internal and external team members in a professional manner and with successful outcomes
• Effectively solves problems with project teams by applying strategic thinking and conflict resolution skills
• Balances multiple competing priorities, with effective and efficient resource utilization across projects and program

Client management

• Serves as key contact for assigned clients on delivery of scope, customer satisfaction on services and capabilities and the assessment of client needs

Leadership

• Shows knowledge of and insight into general business principles and practices, and is able to balance business priorities
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, and approaches complex challenges with creativity and flexibility
• Leads by example and encourages team members to develop strong solutions for clinical trial delivery
• Supports the recruitment and interviewing of new employees
• Responsible for supervision of project staff and communication with functional managers, including performance feedback
• May be assigned as line manager

Other

• Actively supports staff learning & development within the company
• Drafts and contributes as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of global clinical trial delivery activities to the evaluation/improvement of processes and procedures within the Quality Management System
• Ensures good communication and relationships with current and future clients
• Able to identify client needs and new business opportunities
• Capable of translating protocol requirements into a clear operational strategy for client engagements
• Able to translate guidelines, rules and regulations into clear and usable recommendations
• Actively contributes and participates in client evaluations, visits and bid defenses
• Networks with local and national agencies for future project development in cooperation with other departments

• Contributes to other areas of the Allucent business as required
• Business travel is required for this position, including possible international travel

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in life science, healthcare and/or business degree; Master’s degree or greater preferred

• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in drug development and/or clinical research
• Extensive clinical project management experience, with at least 5 years of clinical project management experience

• Preference for candidates with CRA experience
• Expert knowledge of ICH-GCP(R2), data and patient privacy practices, and applicable (local) regulatory requirements
• Strong financial acumen, administrative excellence and analytical skills
• Experience managing global clinical trials
• Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, critical thinking and organizational skills, including command of English language
• Proficiency with various applications including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Clinical trial delivery process expertise
• Strong general administrative skills and experience
• Outgoing and client focused
• Proactive and solution oriented
• Strong presentation and networking capabilities
• Experience applying a data driven approach to drive clinical trial delivery solutions
• Able to balance and prioritize competing projects, programs and initiatives, and take action quickly to address urgent needs
• Fosters learning and the advancement and development of others
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment
• Willing to take ownership and drive positive results across project and program teams
• Able to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment with a growing company

Benefits

Benefits of working at Allucent include:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our enriching Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via GoodHabitz and internal platforms
• Eligibility for our Spot Bonus Award Program in recognition of going above and beyond on projects
• Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees

Disclaimers:

*Our hybrid work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing 2 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices.

“The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Allucent”). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third-party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources.”

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