Project Director

About the Opportunity

At Emerald Clinical Trials, we are a global, full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) with a rich heritage in the Asia-Pacific region. We are dedicated to advancing clinical research through scientific expertise and operational excellence, supporting biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic customers across all trial phases, from registration to post-marketing.

Our therapeutic expertise spans renal, cardiometabolic, and oncology—areas where we make a significant impact on improving global health.

At the heart of our success is our ability to combine global reach with local knowledge. Our on-the-ground teams work closely with local communities, building trust and ensuring diverse, representative patient recruitment. By prioritizing people, we deliver better engagement, more accurate data, and faster results—bringing therapies to patients in need.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly financial reports for all allocated projects
• Maintain project utilization, revenue forecast, and recognition
• Oversee pass-through report management
• Set objectives of the core project team
• Mentor and coach project managers
• Initiate and maintain high-level relationships with stakeholders
• Participate in bid defense presentations

About The Role

The Project Director (PD) in Emerald Clinical is responsible for all aspects of study management, oversight and Client Management of portfolio of projects (more than one projects for same or multiple clients) across one or more regions. Project Director (PD) may also provide oversight to one or more projects studies managed by Project Managers or Junior staff. The Project Director will be responsible for overall management and quality of a project or group of projects for a particular client, therapeutic area or other specialty area. Project Director must ensure studies are resourced effectively, managed efficiently, achieve project objectives within allocated budgets and agreed timelines and are conducted to the highest standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), regulatory requirements and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Manage independently with minimal support from Line Manager. The Project Director mentors/coaches Junior Project Management staff or Clinical Delivery Leads and assists their technical development.

About You

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a science or related fieldExperience and expertise in clinical trials research – approximately Eleven (11) years, including Phase I-IV studiesExperience in clinical project management– ideally a minimum of Six (6) years in a project management position; global project management, CRO experience, are preferredExperience managing global studies and different regions, working across different therapeutic indications, managing full-service studies, worked across early phase to Late phases of clinical trial, is preferenceLine management experience in project management or/or clinical operations, is preferableExcellent working knowledge of, and ability to implement project activities in accordance with, ICH/GCP and all applicable regulations and guidelines in the relevant regions.Previous experience in clinical trial management softwareExcellent working knowledge of current ICH/GCP, ethical and regulatory requirementsExperience in managing vendors and suppliers to successful delivery

Benefits

• Purpose-Driven Work
• Global Reach, Local Expertise
• Collaboration and Innovation

Why Join Us?

At our core, Emerald Clinical Trials is committed to transforming clinical research by putting people first—both patients and our employees. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a global network of passionate professionals working together to deliver better research and outcomes for millions worldwide.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexibility
• Career Growth
• Employee Wellbeing
• Global Opportunities

Interested? Apply now and help us achieve our mission to improve the health of millions worldwide.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.