Clinical Research Project Director

About the Opportunity

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Clinical Research Project Director based in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for multiple global clinical research and evidence development projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, timelines, and quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and support Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance across project operations.
• Develop and monitor project plans, financial performance, resource allocation, forecasting, invoicing, and contract management to ensure strong operational and commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, serving as the senior operational contact while leading governance meetings and proactively resolving project challenges.
• Oversee project risk management by identifying potential issues, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring effective risk monitoring throughout project lifecycles.

About You

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Business, or a related discipline; an advanced degree (Master's or PhD) is preferred.
• 12-15 years of clinical research operations experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device organization.
• At least 10 years of progressive project management or clinical operations leadership experience, including oversight of global clinical research programs.
• Previous experience as a Project Director, Director of Clinical Operations, or in a comparable senior leadership position is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience with demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary teams.

Eligibility

Benefits

• Fully remote full-time position with flexibility to work from Germany.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact international clinical research and evidence development programs.
• Broad strategic leadership role with visibility across global operations and client partnerships.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement.

About Company

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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