Associate Director, Project Management

The Associate Director, Project Management provides leadership and/or oversight of the management and delivery of complex global clinical trials or portfolio of projects S/he is accountable for the delivery throughout the lifecycle of a project, including timeline, budget, financial and quality management.

The Associate Director, Project Management serves as a mentor and leader within the project management team. They interface with cross functional operational departments as well as finance, business development, corporate compliance, executive leadership, clients and external vendors.

Make an Impact at Veristat!

Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life‑changing therapies to patients worldwide.

• 105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat
• 480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years
• 350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years
• Flexible, inclusive culture — 70% remote workforce, 66% women‑led teams
• Learn more about our core values here!

What we offer:

• Benefits vary by location and may include:
• Flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in life/health sciences or related discipline, or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of Project Management experience leading global/complex clinical trials in a Clinical Research Organization/Pharmaceutical Company. 1–5 years of line management experience.
• Other professional and/or educational experience may contribute toward this minimum requirement, as determined on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Familiarity with International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and other applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as well as medical terminology, clinical trials, and clinical research required.
• Executive level communication written, oral communication interpersonal skills, as well as strong planning and organizational ability are required.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal) required.
• Action‑oriented and resilient in a fast‑paced environment and will have the ability to lead high‑performing cross‑functional project teams, motivate others, delegate, including advanced stakeholder communication/escalation problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with internal and external team members (vendors, clients, etc.) and drive activities to conclusion.
• Ability to mentor and delegate required.

Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.