What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Project Management REMOTE US position at Worldwide Clinical Trials?
Who we are
We're a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world's most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.
We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500 experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs - in the best possible way.
Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.
Why Worldwide
We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!
What the Vice President of Project Management does at Worldwide
The Vice President, Project Management (VPPM) is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Project Management team within a franchise or therapeutic area. This is a leadership role. VPPM is responsible for an operational and financial oversight of projects within a franchise or therapeutic area, recruitment, training, development and performance review of personnel, the strategy and acquisition of new business, developing and maintaining effective client relationships.
What you will do
- Ensure consistency in operational and financial delivery within assigned franchise or therapeutic area
- Develop and implement revised, clear and concise roles and responsibilities within Project Teams and Functions
- Chair and conduct the Monthly Portfolio Review meeting, focusing on measuring, and improving all Project Delivery for assigned franchise or therapeutic area
- Identify potential customer issues and conduct project specific "deep dives" to remedy team performance and delivery issues
- Work with teams to identify and effectively communicate key business, therapeutic, clinical and operational "insights" that engage, inform and excite our teams and our sponsors.
- Work with TA Leadership and Central Planning to ensure staffing plans and forecasts are accurate, adequate and agreed by functions, PM and our sponsors.
- Ensure discipline and consistency within franchise and TA in the management of Scope (change order) and risk management throughout project delivery.
- Oversee the development, implementation and adherence to project plans and performance indicators
- Review and approve strategy, content and costing of new business proposals
- Develop and maintain connections and good working relationships with sponsors
- Provide the operational leadership to bid defense meetings and attend bid presentations where appropriate
- Facilitate the resolution of any issues arising from the sponsor relationship
What you will bring to the role
Your experience
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Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We're on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law
