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Precision For Medicine · 1 week ago

Executive Director, Project Management

Precision For Medicine is a company focused on clinical study projects, and they are seeking an Executive Director for Project Management. The role involves managing a team of Directors and Project Managers to ensure project objectives are met in terms of quality, scope, cost, and time.

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Responsibilities

Work with Senior Leadership to support defined corporate and departmental business strategies for Precision
Direct, manage and ensure collaboration within a team of Directors, Project Directors and Project Managers in the planning, execution and governance of projects/portfolios on a global platform
Provide leadership and oversight on all programs including large programs or programs that are increasingly complex (in scope, revenue contribution, volume and design)
Interact with study sponsors as primary point of escalation beyond project management
Optimize the profitability of the Project Management organization to meet or exceed budget targets
Assess and manage resource allocations to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met
Select, train, develop and manage the performance of talent in project leadership positions (Directors, Project Directors and Project Managers)
Provide technical support and guidance (including scope definition, risk identification, escalation and mitigation, resource planning, goals and deliverables) to assigned project managers
Identify and escalate impacts to project scope, resources, schedule or budget through standard methods
Ensure project leadership personnel work to the highest quality standards and maintain compliance with established SOPs, working guidelines, project plans and all regulatory requirements
Participate with Business Development in opportunity development, proposals and budgeting, bid defense preparation and attendance
Understand and manage project/program inter-dependencies to achieve program milestones/deliverables
Conduct evaluations and implement required changes for all projects (including mid-project recovery of at risk projects, re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation)
Measure and report KPIs and lead continuous improvement
Recognize, exemplify and adhere to Precision’s values that center on our commitment to quality, our people, clients and performance
May function as Executive Oversight for projects not assigned as DPM
Manages workload of supervised staff with continued assessment and adjustment as needed
Provides on-going feedback, development and coaching of Directors, Project Directors and Project Managers including annual performance reviews

Qualification

Clinical research experienceGCP/ICH guidelines knowledgeProject managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyProject management softwarePeople managementStrategic planningAnalytical skillsCommunicationOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsNegotiation skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field. Advanced degree preferred
A minimum 15 years of experience in clinical research, including extensive project management and line management experience or proven competencies for this position
Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process
Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Project
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others in a team setting
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service demeanor
Ability to travel domestically and internationally including overnight stays

Preferred

Advanced degree
Experience in managing complex and global trials

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus
Health insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off for sick leave and vacation

Company

Precision For Medicine

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Precision for Medicine is a specialized scientific services company helping life science innovators develop medical products. It is a sub-organization of Precision Medicine Group.

H1B Sponsorship

Precision For Medicine has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2024 (3)
2022 (2)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$225M
2015-12-22Private Equity· $75M
2013-04-02Private Equity· $150M

Leadership Team

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Jay Lezcano
Senior Vice President, Business Development
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Judi Smith
VP, In Vitro Diagnositcs and Quality
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