Director, Project Support (Canada or Mexico)

At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.We are looking for a Director, Project Support (DPS) to join our A-team (hybrid*/remote). As a DPS at Allucent, you will serve as a key role in project administration to ensure delivery of projects within the established budget and timeline in collaboration with Clinical Project Management. In this role your key tasks will include: Contribute to the strategic direction of the Project Support (PS) function. Provide leadership and management to secure the successful completion of PS deliverables within assigned studies. Train and manage staff to contribute to the successful delivery of projects within the parameters of time, quality, and cost.  Provide direct supervision, support, training, and mentoring to staff regarding all general aspects of the PS roles and will be responsible for performance assessments and annual review of direct reports. Assist in resource utilization, policy development, and implementation of goals by working with Project Leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development of business processes to support cross-functional teams ensuring work is uniform, complete, and managed appropriately within the assigned functional area.  Responsibilities may include oversight of all PS deliverables, including participation in business development activities. Actively support learning & development within the company. Mentor and help with onboarding of new PS staff. Draft and contribute as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of PS activities to the evaluation/improvement of processes and procedures within the Quality Management System. Ensure good communication and relationships with (future) clients. May contribute and take part in client evaluations, visits, and bid defenses. Contribute to other areas of the business, as required. Requirements Life science, healthcare and/or business Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; a combination of education, training, and experience may be considered Minimum 4 years of advanced Project Specialist work experience Minimum 4 years of experience in drug development and/or clinical research Minimum 5 years of management responsibility Strong leadership skills Good/ knowledge of GxP (standards of good practice) GDPR and applicable regulatory requirements Advanced leadership and management skills Excellent judgment and decision making skills Excellent interpersonal and problem solving ability Expertise in negotiating and strong organizational skills Excellent oral/presentation and written communication skills in the native language and in English Ability to perform tasks required of a functional staff Ability to successfully network with other departments/functional areas, where necessary Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal management Demonstrated expertise in leading, motivating, and integrating project teams Self-motivated and possesses good interpersonal skills and projects a positive attitude Ability to effectively teach required skills Excellent coaching and mentoring skills Knowledge and understanding of clinical development regulatory guidelines and directives Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language Representative, outgoing, and client focused Ability to work in the fast-paced, challenging environment of a growing company Proficiency with various computer applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required Administrative excellence  BenefitsBenefits of working at Allucent include: Comprehensive benefits package per location Competitive salaries per location Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development Flexible Working hours (within reason) Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location Leadership and mentoring opportunities Participation in our Buddy Program as a new or existing employee Internal growth opportunities and career progression Financially rewarding internal employee referral program Access to online soft-skills and technical training via GoodHabitz and internal platforms Disclaimers:*Our hybrid work policy encourages a dynamic work environment, prescribing 2 days in office per week for employees within reasonable distance from one of our global offices. “The Allucent Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Allucent (US) LLC and its affiliates (collectively “Allucent”). Allucent does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or uninvited requests for collaboration on any of our open roles. Unsolicited resumes sent to Allucent employees will not obligate Allucent to the future employment of those individuals or potential remuneration to any third-party recruitment agency. Candidates should never be submitted directly to our hiring managers, employees, or human resources.”#LI-DF1