Director, Project Delivery – Global Project Management, Vaccines
US Remote
Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all. Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Founded more than 47 years ago, Emmes has built industry‑leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.
Primary Purpose
The Director, Project Delivery (DPD) is critical to the successful deployment of clinical project management as a function in the conduct of biopharmaceutical‑sponsored clinical trials globally. The DPD works collaboratively with other global project managers (GPMs) and senior GPMs (SGPMs) to provide oversight, guidance, and leadership to the clinical project management group, ensuring effective project leadership from proposal development to contractual deliverables.
Core Responsibilities
- Responsible for project delivery oversight of assigned Emmes Book of Business globally.
- Collaborates with Therapeutic Leads and subject‑matter experts to develop best practices, monthly project reviews, template library, and bid defaults.
- Consults in the development of RFPs for biopharma clients, identifying appropriate strategy, team structure, preparing proposal language, and developing budget and timelines in collaboration with leaders and key subject‑matter experts (SMEs).
- Provides ongoing mentorship, coaching, feedback, and training to Project Managers, addressing performance issues, conducting formal performance appraisals, and creating development plans.
- Ensures appropriate training occurs and evaluates proficiency or additional training needs of PM staff.
- Provides oversight of operational deliverables and financial health of projects.
- Serves as a point of escalation for PMs, sponsors, and other functions regarding overall project management in a study governance capacity.
- Develops successful working relationships with clients, executive management, and functional leads to oversee project issues, proactively identify and mitigate risks, and drive milestone achievement.
- Ensures PMs track deliverables against contract using Emmes tools and key performance indicators, as defined by the project or organizational metrics.
- Reviews study metrics to ensure risk mitigation and performance according to contract, monitoring trends and driving changes to project management as needed.
- Ensures adherence to quality control expectations and milestone timelines for delivery of contractually required reports and deliverables.
- Ensures changes in scope are identified and managed appropriately; supports PMs in collaboration with Business Development, Contracts Department, and executive management to ensure timely execution of contract amendments or change orders.
- Presents and prepares PMs to present in bid defense meetings in collaboration with Business Development Lead or other key stakeholders.
- Identifies and documents lessons learned from study successes and challenges to promote development of best practices and work with global colleagues to develop or revise standards for best practice.
- Supports the identification and implementation of tools and process integrations that support the efficiency and productivity of PMs, including collaboration with internal stakeholders and vendors to support global PM efficiency and standardization within the department.
- Models and propagates Emmes’ commitment to a culture of quality in all aspects of deliverables, utilizing a solution‑based, science‑driven, value‑added approach in collaboration with clients.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
- Minimum 7 years demonstrating scientific principles appropriate in managing a clinical research portfolio inclusive of 3 or more years in a pharmaceutical and/or CRO setting, serving in a global Clinical Trial Team Lead or Project Management role or equivalent position.
- Demonstrable track record of success delivering complex/high‑priority clinical trials within agreed time, quality and cost working across multiple therapeutic areas, phases 1‑3, in a global capacity.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and fostering strong client and internal relationships.
- Thorough understanding of International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and knowledge of SOP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Skilled in MS Office Suite and working knowledge of Clinical Trial Management Systems, electronic Trial Master File, electronic Data Capture systems and project support tools.
- Demonstrated experience in managing diverse staff and leading successful teams with direct and indirect supervision responsibilities.
- Travel between corporate locations and client sites as appropriate.
Benefits
- Flexible Approved Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Work From Home Anywhere in the US
- Maternal/Paternal Leave
- Casual Dress Code & Work Environment
The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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