Director, Project Management – EDS

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

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UBC

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2003

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

🧬 Biotechnology

Healthcare • Consulting • Biotechnology

UBC is a company dedicated to improving patient outcomes by connecting specialty therapies to patients in need. They provide modern and customized solutions focusing on access, safety, and evidence generation for biopharmaceutical products. UBC specializes in evidence development, risk management, and patient access, utilizing real-world data and innovative technologies to optimize the healthcare journey and ensure effective medication use.

📋 Description

• Accountable for the performance and development of a team of Clinical Research Project Managers supporting clinical studies and observational research programs • Report to the Executive Director, Evidence Development Solutions • Build and sustain a high-functioning team delivering on scope, schedule, budget, quality, client satisfaction, and operational KPI commitments • Directly manage Clinical Project Managers, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance reviews, career development, and succession planning • Set performance expectations aligned to KPIs including milestones, budget, quality, client satisfaction/NPS, revenue delivery, utilization, and retention • Enforce process discipline, SOP compliance, and consistent use of Planisware, CTMS, and financial trackers • Lead performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions with HR when required • Implement resource allocation strategies matching project manager supply to portfolio demand • Maintain team utilization within target ranges while balancing billability with training, mentorship, and business development support • Own contingency planning for leave coverage, attrition, and portfolio surges • Drive adoption of SOPs, RACI, governance frameworks, and enterprise QMS alignment • Participate in Project Review processes to identify risks, coach project managers, reinforce standards, and drive corrective actions • Ensure accurate updates to Planisware milestones, baselines, and financial forecasts • Champion inspection readiness and portfolio health tracking • Partner with Quality Assurance on CAPA execution, audit response, and SOP improvement • Represent UBC in governance meetings, business reviews, and escalation calls as needed • Ensure executive-ready client and internal leadership communications and status reporting • Partner with Data Management, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Medical Writing, Regulatory, and Site Management leaders to resolve resourcing, quality, and delivery issues • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Segment leadership on organizational design, compensation planning, and capacity forecasting • Directly manage typically 10 to 15 reports, including Senior Project Managers and Project Managers

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, health science, or related field required • Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MBA) preferred • Minimum 10 years of clinical project management experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech setting • At least 5 years of direct people management experience • Demonstrated track record leading teams delivering full-service clinical trials and/or post-authorization safety studies (PASS), registries, and RWE programs • Proven ability to lead teams accountable for revenue delivery, margin management, and change order execution across a portfolio • Deep expertise in project management methodology, resource planning, risk management, and contingency planning • Strong command of enterprise delivery systems (Planisware, CTMS, financial forecasting tools) and productivity platforms (SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Copilot) • Experience with regulatory inspection readiness (FDA, EMA, Health Canada) and GCP/ICH standards • Executive-level written and verbal communication skills; ability to synthesize complex issues into clear decisions and recommendations • Demonstrated ability to hold teams accountable to KPIs while developing talent and sustaining engagement • Comfort operating in a matrixed, global environment across US and European teams • PMP or equivalent certification preferred