Senior Director, Project Leadership - Remote
Company: PAREXEL
Location: Union
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
We are looking to hire a Senior Director, Project Leadership to
provide Portfolio oversight in our biotech division, and lead a
team within project leadership.
The individual will work closely with the Global Head of Biotech
Operations in continuing to grow our Biotech division and combining
Parexel's expertise and global infrastructure with an agile and
efficient delivery model that is aligned to this specific segment,
enabling emerging biotech companies to focus on their core
capabilities and reach their strategic goals.
Responsibilities Lead an international Project Leadership team,
including Project Directors and Project Leaders. Enable team
members to manage and deliver quality projects on time to its
clients and achieve or exceed project margins. Drive process
improvement and execution quality across Project Leadership group.
Customize and drive implementation of corporate initiatives
outcomes across the entire PAREXEL business to enable it to operate
efficiently and effectively and remain highly competitive. This
position will take on various roles, dependent on account
requirements. These roles may include: line management; account
management; and/or billable project director responsibilities.
Account management responsibilities may include providing portfolio
level oversight of large, complex clinical trials or clinical trial
programs for an account or a grouping of accounts. The role will
ensure the project teams assigned to relevant account(s) achieve
operational excellence and will take accountability for delivering
projects/programs on time, to budget, to the highest quality, and
in compliance with ICH GCP, ensuring we meet client expectations.
This position is responsible for oversight of profitability of a
project(s), program(s) or portfolio, the oversight of quality of
project delivery in accordance with the timelines, and the
development of the client teams' relationship, as required,
inclusive of client satisfaction. Senior Director, Project
Leadership, may contribute actively in proposal development teams,
using their knowledge and experience to develop innovative plans
and program architecture. Works independently, will request
interaction/supervision by Line Manager only if needed. When having
Line Management responsibilities, will act as a role model and
coach for the team and new Project Leaders. Supervise, lead, and
mentor Project Leaders by effectively managing and developing
staff, ensuring that they are motivated and empowered to maximize
performance and maintain high morale. This includes ensuring
successful performance and delivery of his/her direct report's
projects, on time, and meeting client satisfaction targets. This
position may be involved in recruitment, interviewing, selection
and onboarding of new staff to Project Leadership as well as
participating in the assignment of the right project
leaders/directors to the different projects/programs/accounts.
Qualifications Qualified candidates will possess:
Skills: Ability to create a sense of urgency and take a proactive,
solutions-based approach Budget management/financial acumen and
capitalize on the diverse background and viewpoints to increase the
productivity of the CDU. Highly Accountable Excellent knowledge of
all operational and regulatory aspects of clinical research
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
with a deep understanding of communication across cultures and
ability to communicate effectively with clients. Leverages
communication across boundaries and uses multiple communication
mechanisms to convey information across functional lines and upward
within PAREXEL. Understands and uses positional authority to
deliver messages effectively. Critical thinking & Problem Solving
Conflict Management Client focused and demonstrates an ability to
create and maintain trust with the client through account and
personal interactions; act as a trusted advisor and become involved
in the client's decision-making process. Strategic Thinking A
flexible attitude with respect to assignments and new learning;
leading by example. Ability to adopt and work according to 'high
performance culture (HPC) principles' and to ensure apparent
implementation of these values in project/program team(s) Ability
to inspire cross-functional teams to collaborate and demonstrate
ONE PAREXEL approach Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks
with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a matrix environment and to value the
importance of teamwork Expert understanding of all aspects of
project life-cycle and consulting of this expertise Contingency
Planning & Risk Management Ability to work independently, with
minimal guidance in only the most complex situations and knows when
to call on senior management for involvement in communicating to
client executives after assessing the organizational implications.
Sophisticated analytical thought to define and resolve issues in a
variety of complex situations People Management and Influential
skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word, and
project planning software Ability to become proficient with PAREXEL
systems Familiarity with standard business and eClinical systems
used in Clinical Research such as CTMS, EDC, IXRS, TMF and project
planning tools Expert in ICH GCP regulations in relevant
geographies Solid clinical knowledge and expert understanding of
clinical research and protocol design Competencies aligned to
Project Leadership Job Models for: Project Planning; Project
Execution; Project Fulfillment; Financial Management; Risk
Management; Quality Management; Team Leadership; Communication and
Relationship Management Knowledge and Experience : Strong command
of written and spoken English language, local language proficiency
as required Proven substantial superior project management
experience in healthcare, clinical research, or contract research
organization Proven track record of developing client relationships
at program and account levels Proven substantial leadership and
line management experience across countries Different trial phase
experience (including phases I-IV) is desirable.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a science/medical related field.
Advanced degree highly desirable. PMP or equivalent desirable EEO
Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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