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USD 162k–243k / yr
Employment
Full Time
Experience
Director
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AI Summary

The role, at a glance.

This senior leadership role directs global clinical-trial project and program delivery for a pharmaceutical and device research organization. The Director leads Project Directors and Project Managers, oversees staffing, budgets, quality, timelines, risks, and recovery plans for complex studies. The position serves as an escalation point for sponsors and partners with Business Development on proposals, budgeting, and bid defenses. Candidates need extensive clinical research and people-management experience, deep GCP/ICH knowledge, and the executive communication skills to influence senior stakeholders. Domestic and international travel, including overnight stays, is required.

Role DNA

A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description.

Job Complexity

5/5
EasyHard

Pace & Pressure

5/5
RelaxedFast-paced

Autonomy Level

5/5
GuidedFull ownership

Communication Load

5/5
IndependentCollaborative
AI insightThe role requires more than 10 years of clinical research experience, leadership of global portfolios, and accountability for delivery, profitability, compliance, and talent management. It involves high-stakes sponsor escalations and intervention on at-risk clinical programs.

Salary analysis

Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles.

Estimated job median (per year)Market rate
$202,500
US market range (per year)$170k–$250k
AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. The employer discloses a $162,000–$243,000 USD range. The yearly period is inferred from the full-time US director-level context and reference to a discretionary annual bonus; the estimated US market range for comparable clinical project-management directors is $170,000–$250,000 per year.

Core skills

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Sample interview questions
How have you managed a global clinical program that was at risk of missing key milestones?

I begin with a structured assessment of root causes across scope, resourcing, vendors, dependencies, and decision bottlenecks. I align sponsors and internal leaders on a recovery plan with clear owners, revised milestones, risk controls, and regular executive reporting, then track leading indicators until the program returns to a stable delivery path.

How do you ensure project teams maintain compliance with GCP, ICH, SOPs, and client requirements?

I embed compliance into project governance through documented plans, role clarity, quality checkpoints, risk reviews, and escalation pathways. I also ensure project leaders receive ongoing coaching and use lessons learned to improve processes across the portfolio.

What is your approach to balancing quality, timeline, and budget pressures in clinical studies?

I make trade-offs visible early by quantifying impacts to patient safety, data integrity, regulatory obligations, timelines, and cost. I present practical options to stakeholders, recommend the path that protects critical quality requirements, and secure decisions with documented accountability.

How do you develop Project Directors and Project Managers on your team?

I set measurable expectations, conduct regular portfolio and performance reviews, and provide direct coaching tied to real delivery situations. Development plans combine stretch assignments, mentoring, targeted training, and feedback on stakeholder management, financial ownership, and risk leadership.

Describe how you would handle a sponsor escalation regarding a project's performance.

I would acknowledge the concern promptly, gather verified facts from the delivery team, and establish a clear communication cadence with the sponsor. I would present the issue, root cause, corrective actions, owners, and decision points transparently, while ensuring the team executes against agreed milestones and reports progress consistently.

This analysis is generated from the job description. Salary estimates, role characteristics and sample answers are guidance, not employer-provided facts.
Opportunity details

About this role.

Position Summary:

Works cross functionally to develop partnership strategies for clinical trials and programs and works closely with our project teams to provide oversight, strategic expertise in the planning, coordination, and delivery of all activities for designated clinical study projects to ensure that project objectives of quality, scope, cost, and time are accomplished.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

  • Direct, manage and ensure collaboration within a team Project Directors and Project Managers in the planning, execution and governance of projects/portfolios on a global platform
  • Provide leadership and oversight on all clinical programs and in some unique cases, manage activities
  • Interact with study sponsors as primary point of escalation beyond project management
  • Optimize the profitability of the Project Management organization to meet or exceed budget targets
  • Assess and manage resource allocations to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met
  • Select, train, develop and manage the performance of talent in project leadership positions (Project Directors and Project Managers)
  • Provide technical support and guidance (including scope definition, risk identification, escalation and mitigation, resource planning, goals and deliverables) to assigned project managers
  • Identify and escalate impacts to project scope, resources, schedule or budget through standard methods
  • Ensure project leadership personnel work to the highest quality standards and maintain compliance with established SOPs, working guidelines, project plans and all regulatory requirements
  • Participate with Business Development in opportunity development, proposals and budgeting, bid defense preparation and attendance
  • Understand and manage project/program inter-dependencies to achieve program milestones/deliverables
  • Conduct evaluations and implement required changes for all projects (including mid-project recovery of at risk projects, re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation)
  • Measure and report KPIs and lead continuous improvement
  • Recognize, exemplify and adhere to Precision’s values that center on our commitment to quality, our people, clients and performance
  • Manage workload of supervised staff with continued assessment and adjustment as needed
  • Provide on-going feedback, development and coaching of Project Directors and Project Managers including annual performance reviews

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • A minimum 10 years of experience in clinical research, including extensive project management and line management experience or proven competencies for this position
  • Working knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process

Other Required:

  • Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others in a team setting
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service demeanor
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally including overnight stays

Preferred:

  • Advanced degree
  • Experience in managing complex and global trials

Competencies:

  • Working knowledge of project management techniques and tools
  • Direct work experience in a global, cross-functional project management environment
  • Proven experience in people management
  • Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management and change management
  • Ability to work closely with business unit leadership to understand customer’s needs
  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen
  • Executive presence with ability to confidently deliver complex presentations to senior management
  • High level of integrity and must inspire and demand the highest standards from a professional and ethical perspective.
  • Demonstrated leadership track record and effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead and inspire excellence within a team
  • Ability to create an environment where employees have a sense of ownership that will lead to increases in productivity and efficiency
  • Results oriented, accountable, motivated and flexible
  • Excellent time management, negotiation, critical thinking, decision making, analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills
  • Proficient in project management software
  • In depth proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research required
  • Excellent Planning and organizing
  • Excellent at influencing and leading
  • Proven experience in delegating while fostering cohesive team dynamics
  • Demonstrated successful independent negotiation and conflict management strategies

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Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$162,000—$243,000 USD


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