This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Vice President, Clinical Oncology Project Management in United States.
This executive role provides strategic and operational leadership across a global clinical oncology project management organization. You will oversee complex portfolios of oncology trials, ensuring consistent delivery excellence, financial performance, and high client satisfaction. Acting as a key driver of therapeutic innovation, you will connect long-term business strategy with flawless execution across regions. The role operates in a highly collaborative, global environment, working closely with senior stakeholders, sales, and delivery teams. With responsibility for portfolio growth and P&L ownership, your impact will be both clinical and commercial. This is an opportunity to shape the future of oncology project delivery at scale.
Accountabilities:- Define and execute the strategic delivery plan for the oncology portfolio, aligning clinical execution with broader corporate objectives.
- Lead portfolio governance and oversee the successful delivery of all oncology clinical trials, ensuring timelines, quality, and regulatory compliance are consistently met.
- Own full P&L responsibility for the oncology portfolio, driving revenue growth, margin performance, and budget adherence.
- Provide senior leadership for escalated delivery issues, implementing proactive risk management and mitigation strategies across programs.
- Harmonize project management processes, tools, and governance models to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global organization of delivery directors, project managers, and coordinators.
- Establish scalable staffing models, succession plans, and talent development strategies to support long-term growth.
- Act as executive sponsor for key clients, strengthening strategic partnerships and leading governance meetings and bid defenses.
- Collaborate closely with sales and business development teams to expand the oncology portfolio and shape proposals, pricing, and operational strategies.
- Identify emerging therapeutic and industry trends to influence service offerings and future growth opportunities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in life sciences, business administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in clinical research, including 10 or more years in project management and at least 5 years leading global teams.
- Deep expertise in oncology clinical development, clinical trial operations, and international regulatory requirements including ICH and GCP.
- Proven experience managing large, complex portfolios with full P&L accountability and demonstrated revenue growth.
- Strong strategic leadership skills with a track record of operational excellence, client engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies, resource management systems, and commercial practices including contracts, proposals, and pricing.
- Demonstrated success leading bid defenses and executive-level client interactions.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a global environment, with flexibility for international collaboration and travel.
- Advanced degree in life sciences, business, or a related field, along with experience in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, is preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive executive salary range between 240,000 USD and 275,000 USD, based on experience and market alignment.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Paid time off or flexible time off programs to support work-life balance.
- Eligibility for company bonus programs where applicable.
- Flexible work arrangement with home-based or office-based options within the United States.
- Opportunities to lead global initiatives and contribute directly to the advancement of life-saving oncology therapies.
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