We’re hoping you’re here for the latter.
Who are we?
We Are PRA Health Sciences. We provide innovative drug development solutions across all phases and therapeutic areas. But innovation just for the sake of innovation isn’t why we do it. Side by side with our clients, we strive to move drug discovery forward, to help them develop life-saving and life-improving drugs. We help change people’s lives for the better every day. It’s who we are. Innovating to help people is at the heart of our process, but it’s even more than that. It’s our privilege.
We are 20,000+ employees strong, operating in more than 90 countries. We are committed to saving lives, and we are constantly striving to be the best at what we do.
Who are you?
Are you a tenacious leader?
Do you fight hard for yourself, your team, and your cause?
Are you a fountain of knowledge, always eager to learn more and share your expertise through mentorship?
Are you composed, methodical, and organized?
Above all, are you passionate about drug development?
If you’ve answered yes to our questions, then you will find a lasting home in PRA.
Responsibilities
What will you be doing?
As a Director of Project Delivery (DPD), you’re no stranger to lengthy to-do lists, but we’ve broken the DPD role down to three main functions.
Business Development
You use your expertise to improve delivery, profitability, quality, and client satisfaction. You do this by taking a hands-on approach with your team and scope. You do what it takes to gain business, retain business, and mitigate risks.
Leadership
You don’t just manage, you mentor. You raise up the next generation of talent within PRA. You set your team up for success. You relay strategies to your team that will maintain profitability and client satisfaction.
Innovation
You identify opportunities to improve the Project Management Group. You collaborate with your peers and leaders to define, develop, and implement improvements both locally and globally.
Qualifications
Level 1:
Relevant cross-functional project management experience, including full-scope project deliverables, financial management, regulatory compliance (ICH-GCP), project scheduling, and resource management, required
Typically, 10+ years of relevant experience, required
Project Management experience in a CRO environment, required.
Project Management experience within a sponsor environment, preferred.
Specialized therapeutic expertise in Oncology or Rare Disease, preferred.
Undergraduate degree in health sciences from an accredited institution or international equivalent degree, required.
An advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., M.D.), preferred
Business related course work (management, marketing, accounting, budgets, personnel management, negotiation skills, etc.), preferred
English fluency (ability to read, write, speak), required
Travel of up to 25% is required for this position. Exact amounts of travel will vary, pending client needs.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
Level 2:
Significant cross-functional project management experience, including full-scope project deliverables, financial management, regulatory compliance (ICH-GCP), project scheduling, and resource management, required
Typically, 12+ years of relevant experience, required
Demonstrated experience in process and system development, review, and implementation.
Experienced mentor.
Project Management experience in a CRO environment, required
Project Management experience within a sponsor environment, preferred
Specialized therapeutic expertise in Oncology or Rare Disease, preferred.
Undergraduate degree in health sciences from an accredited institution or international equivalent degree, required.
An advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., M.D.), preferred
Business related course work (management, marketing, accounting, budgets, personnel management, negotiation skills, etc.), preferred.
English fluency (ability to read, write, speak), required
Travel of up to 25% is required for this position. Exact amounts of travel will vary, pending client needs.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
Extensive cross-functional project management experience, including full-scope project deliverables, financial management, regulatory compliance (ICH-GCP), project scheduling, and resource management, required
Typically, 15+ years of relevant experience, required
Demonstrated experience in leading teams through process and system development, review, and implementation
Experienced mentor
Project Management experience in a CRO environment, required
Project Management experience within a sponsor environment, preferred
Undergraduate degree in health sciences from an accredited institution or international equivalent degree, required.
An advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., M.D.), preferred
Business related course work (management, marketing, accounting, budgets, personnel management, negotiation skills, etc.), preferred.
English fluency (ability to read, write, speak), required
Travel of up to 25% is required for this position. Exact amounts of travel will vary, pending client needs.
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
LOCATION: This position may be home-based or office-based, depending on location.
PRA is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to providing opportunities to minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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