Director, Project Management (China)

This role is for upcoming future opportunities that may arise at Fortrea.

Fortrea is excited to connect with talented individuals for future opportunities. If you meet the job requirements, we'll invite you for an interview. If you're pre-selected, our recruiter will keep in touch and let you know when the role officially opens, so we can reconfirm your interest before moving forward with an offer.

Job Overview:

Acts as the primary client lead for complex clinical studies or programs, driving operational delivery across multiple vendors and teams. Develops and executes risk‑management strategies, resolves escalated project issues, and provides line management and talent development for project management staff.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Primary client contact for assigned clinical studies or programs, working independently with generally highly complex strategy, multiple vendors, sub-CROs with no planned oversight.  May have other Project Managers working in a matrix environment with program level oversight
• With a primary focus on operational delivery, develops strategies to manage risk and control and improve operational execution.  Utilize staff to maximize contribution and organizational effectiveness
• Contributes to resolution of escalation of project level issues
• Oversees the line management and talent development of Individual Contributors and/or Managers of Project Managers
• Success in the role involves leveraging experience to drive solutions, developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the business, and expanding client portfolios as well as contributing to growth objectives through training, allocation and ongoing mentorship of experienced team members
• Leads the project team to facilitate the successful design, implementation, tracking and maintenance of all project plans, adhering to professional standards and SOPs, according to contracted timelines and budget
• Accountable for TMFs including TMF Index & Plan, audit readiness and delivery of the TMF per agreed upon timelines, when contracted by client
• Proactively lead quality control and risk assurance activities to meet regulatory, internal and client requirements
• Fosters positive client experiences through effective communication and collaboration
• May serve as a primary contact for a strategic client relationship.  Develops and manages strategic relationship level fundamental documents, including charters, MSA negotiation, rate card input, operations and quality plans, etc.   Initiates process improvement to address variance
• Designs delivery strategy for large scale bid defense and performs other business development activities
• Attracts, selects, onboards, develops and retains high performing talent, strengthens talent bench and succession
• All other duties as needed or assigned

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal
• Extensive knowledge of the clinical development spectrum and ICH GCP
• Advanced proficiency in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates sound judgment in high-stakes or ambiguous situations
• Exceptional presentation skills for all levels including internal and partner executive leadership
• Actively contributes to continuous improvement efforts and strategic planning activities

Working ​Experience (Minimum Required):  

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in project management.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale Phase II–IV and multi-country studies.
• Proven experience engaging with sponsors, senior executives, investigators, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience driving performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in General Medicine and/or complex therapeutic areas is highly preferred.
• Global study experience across APAC, EMEA, and/or North America is desirable.
• Ability to contribute to proposal development, bid defense activities, and strategic client discussions.

Experience (Minimum Required):  

• University/college degree in life sciences, Masters preferred
• Minimum of nine (9) years relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO including at least six (6) years of full project management responsibility
• Minimum of four (4) years direct or indirect supervisory experience
• In lieu of above experience requirement, a combination of other relevant and equivalent experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• PMP or certified in clinical research

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Office/Home-Based:

• Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• May travel 20% - 30% of the time to fulfill client needs, attend meetings, visit sites and company businesses and for training needs.
• Physical Requirements:
• Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying, or moving of objects, including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Varied hours may be required.

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