Clinical Research Project Director – Europe

About the Opportunity

As a pharmaceutical support industry leader, UBC is devoted to empowering health solutions for a better tomorrow. We take pride in improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare. At UBC, we provide services to enhance the entire drug development process and commercialization lifecycle - from clinical trial support to real-world evidence generation.

Embark on a rewarding career journey with UBC! Grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the world around you. UBC fosters a culture built on our Core Values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Quality, Integrity, and Collaboration. We believe in an inclusive workplace that fosters creativity.

If you are seeking a career that will challenge, inspire, and reward you, join us at UBC!

Brief Description

Project Director (PD) is responsible for engaging and delivering activities related to project operations, financial performance, business development, and department administration within the UBC Evidence Development Solutions Department.

The PD is responsible for providing operational leadership, oversight, and client relationship management for a broad range of UBC projects. The PD will have a leading role in overseeing the planning, implementation, direction, and completion of project work. The PD will be responsible for directing Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure satisfactory delivery of contracted services within the allocated timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Additionally, the PD will support business development opportunities, conduct line management of Project Associates, Associate Project Managers, and Project Managers as required, and participate/lead departmental process initiatives.

Specific Job Duties

• Project Leadership: Provide strategic leadership, vision, and support to the project teams, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and client expectations.
• Drive PM performance, project quality delivery, milestone timeline adherence, financial margin optimization, and customer satisfaction through efficient and effective directorship.
• Ensure project teams prepare project plans to meet contracted services and timelines.
• Engage in UBC cross-functional interactions to address project needs and drive problem resolution; facilitate the involvement of Senior Management as necessary.
• Attend/participate in project internal / external meetings, and audits as needed.

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline (Life Sciences, Healthcare, or Business) or equivalent industry experience.
• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.
• Minimum 12 – 15 years of clinical research operations experience, within in a CRO, pharmaceutical, device/diagnostics or biotechnology company.
• Minimum 10 years of experience at increasing levels of project management or clinical research oversight responsibilities.