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Fortrea · 2 days ago

Vice President, Clinical Oncology Project Management

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Fortrea is seeking a Vice President of Clinical Oncology Project Management to provide strong leadership and oversee global project delivery in the oncology domain. This role is responsible for strategic portfolio oversight, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, and client satisfaction across clinical trials and programs.

Clinical TrialsHealth Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and execute the strategic delivery plan for Oncology, ensuring alignment with Fortrea’s corporate objectives

Lead portfolio governance and ensure delivery excellence across all clinical trials and programs

Own the P&L for the Oncology portfolio, driving revenue growth, meeting targets, achieving margin goals, and budget adherence

Oversee delivery of all projects within Oncology, ensuring timelines, quality, and regulatory compliance are met or exceeded

Lead resolution of escalated delivery issues and ensure proactive risk management across the portfolio by implementing robust strategies

Harmonize project management processes and tools across the Oncology to drive consistency and efficiency

Lead and grow a high performing team of Delivery Directors, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators across the department

Develop scalable staffing models and succession plans to support portfolio growth and talent development

Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management for direct and indirect reports

Serve as executive sponsor for key clients within Oncology, building strategic partnerships

Lead bid defenses, governance meetings, and client forums to represent our capabilities

Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to expand the Oncology portfolio

Approve and contribute to proposals, pricing, and operational strategy for new opportunities

Identify emerging therapeutic trends and influence service offerings to meet evolving market needs

All other duties as needed or assigned

Qualification

Clinical trial operationsPortfolio managementFinancial accountabilityProject management practicesRegulatory requirementsResource management systemsSalesBusiness developmentBid defensesP&L managementStakeholder managementCoachingProcess improvementsExceptional communicationNegotiation skillsMentorship

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in life sciences, business administration, or related fields. Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements

Proven strategic leadership, portfolio management, and financial accountability

Expert knowledge of clinical trial operations, regulatory requirements, and therapeutic area expertise

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Masterful knowledge of effective project management practices

Strong knowledge of resource management systems

Extensive experience with commercial systems and practices including sales and business development strategies and procedures, contracts, and proposals

Demonstrated experience leading bid defenses

Mastery of time and cost estimate development and pricing strategies

Holistic knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs

Experience leading large global teams and managing complex portfolios across regions

Demonstrated success in strategic planning, operational delivery, and client engagement

Experience managing P&L and driving growth in a therapeutic portfolio

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement process improvements

Minimum 15 years of experience in clinical research, including 10+ years in project management and 5+ years in global team leadership

Experience in Oncology

Preferred

Advanced degree in life sciences, business, or related field (MS, MBA, PhD preferred)

Expert knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, and global clinical development practices

Strong commercial acumen and business development experience

Company

Fortrea

Fortrea is a provider of comprehensive Phase I through IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, patient access solutions.

Founded in 2023

Durham, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.fortrea.com

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