Sr. Project Manager/Associate Director

Our team of colleagues in clinical research services are at the forefront of getting cures to market. We bring a high caliber of scientific and clinical expertise to the development of drugs that address the world’s most challenging health concerns. Our Clinical Research team, who powers our PPD® clinical research portfolio, are part of our leading global contract research organization (CRO).

PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8 years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the key principles of cross functional project management (Time, Quality, Cost).
• Solid financial acumen.
• Applies a range of negotiation techniques to achieve desired outcomes with evidence of commercial and organizational acumen.
• Can effectively plan and deliver a dynamic and persuasive presentation, using effective graphics, overheads or slides.
• Displays effective communication skills (listening, oral, written) and can communicate in English language (oral, written).
• Sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and adapts to changing situations.
• Has the ability to persuade, convince, and influence or impress others.
• Is organized, proficient at multi-tasking with good attention to detail
• Able to lead, motivate and coordinate teams. Coach/mentor team members as appropriate.
• Able to delegate, effectively prioritizes own and workload of project team members.
• Ability to effectively use automated systems and computerized applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
• Possesses cross cultural awareness and is able to adapt appropriately.
• Has an in-depth understanding and appreciation of clinical research/development, including medical and therapeutic areas, phases and medical terminology.
• Has experience with leading, liaising and coordinating cross-functional project teams.
• Has an in-depth knowledge/understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives

Working Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• This role requires independent travel up to 20%, inclusive of traveling in automobiles, airplanes, and trains.

PPD Defining Principles:

• We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD -

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

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