Director, Global Clinical Trial Operations – Project Management Office
Location
Pennsylvania
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
$173.2K - $272.6K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Director, Global Clinical Trial Operations – Project Management Office
MSD
• Independently direct the execution and coordination of major change projects across Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) • Contribute to the Program Management Office (PMO) tracking and reporting, change management strategy for cross-functional GCTO initiatives • Ensure best practices are being applied across initiatives • Directly lead strategic efforts and/or provide input into improvements to processes that support GCTO • Influence change expected • Establish and promote process standards and best practices for how teams should approach projects/initiatives • Oversee tracking and reporting activities (including deadlines, deliverables, resources, and timelines) for GCTO initiatives throughout the project process • Proactively identify dependencies and possible issues across initiatives and adapt plans based on evolving needs to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery in accordance with the stated project goals • Promote cross-initiative alignment and best practice sharing • Throughout the course of a project, the PMO works with project teams to ensure documentation, supporting materials, and project plans are updated and readily available for internal teams and senior leaders • Upon completion of a project, the PMO compiles and documents project information • Drive cross-initiative change management efforts including, but not limited, to liaising with change agent networks, coordinating communications, and aligning training plans
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required with a concentration in a scientific-related discipline strongly preferred
- Project Management certification (PMP, CPM) and/or coursework and training in Project Management
- Sigma belt preferred (e.g., green belt, yellow belt)
- At least 15 years of experience required in the pharmaceutical industry with the majority of time spent in clinical operations
- Proven ability to analyze, integrate, recommend, contribute to the development of conceptual plans for, and lead the implementation of strategic, process, and team improvement and change initiatives cross-functionally
- Demonstrated ability to manage resources, time, and budget effectively for given development projects; is business savvy and results-oriented
- Expert knowledge and understanding of Clinical Development processes and procedures
- Well-developed and effective team facilitation and leadership skills; able to establish cooperative team environments
- Able to understand project details, but keep the overall “big picture” view of projects, priorities, and strategies
- Effective in communicating and energizing others, establishing clear goals, delegating duty within a team setting
- Well-connected and networked within Research and Development and our Company or has attributes that would allow establishment of such networks rapidly
- Demonstrated ability to easily interact and influence across organizational levels.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision healthcare
- other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
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