šLocation: Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czechia, Poland
šÆ Who are we?
Optimapharm is a globally operating, leading, mid-sized, full-service CRO aiming to deliver new therapies to improve and save patientsā lives.
Optimapharmā s key priorities are the well-being of our people, consistent quality delivery to our clients and healthy, sustainable growth.
With 26 strategically located offices, Optimapharm operates in 40+ countries, providing most optimal access to Patients and Investigators globally. Established nearly 20 years ago, we leverage our experience, stable project teams and collaborative, and flexible approach to secure a high level of repeat business, gain the trust of new customers and secure continued growth of the company.
As an Associate Project Management Director at Optimapharm, you will be at the heart of clinical research delivery - driving operational excellence, shaping project strategy, and empowering high-performing teams. You wonāt just oversee projects; youāll influence how they are executed, optimize processes, and set the standards that ensure quality, compliance, and client satisfaction. Working closely with cross-functional experts and global partners, you will play a pivotal role in turning complex challenges into successful outcomes, supporting our sponsors, advancing innovation, and ultimately improving patientsā lives worldwide.
š What do we offer?
- Working in a successful company thatās growing and developing every day
- Working with a highly experienced team of clinical research professionals
- Employee engagement programs
- Well-being initiatives
- Training and development program
- Fast-paced career path progression
- Performance bonus
- Referral bonus
- Additional location-specific benefits
š Who are we looking for?
š¼ Qualifications and Experience
- University degree, in Medical or Life Sciences (or equivalent)
- Minimum 8 years of clinical research experience, preferably in both pharma and CRO environments
- Minimum 4 years of global project management experience (EU, NA, APAC) within CRO environment
- Experience in managing global rare disease and pediatric projects is a plus
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, ICH Guidelines, CTR/CTIS, ISO 14155, and MEDDEV/MDCG
- Understanding of drug development processes and with experience in end-to-end project execution
- Organized, proactive, and thrives in fast-paced teams
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills; able to work effectively in a matrix environment
- Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Tech-savvy with project management tools and MS Office
- Fluent in English
- Sharp analytical and numerical skills
- Valid driverās license and willingness to travel (up to 20%)
š Your responsibilities
- Lead complex, full-service global projects, and portfolio.
- Deliver strong project oversight, risk management, vendor governance, and strategic guidance to Project Team.
- Own and monitor portfolio and project KPIs, including milestones, margins, revenues, compliance, and operational performance.
- Lead people management and development, including performance reviews, training, utilization, and conflict resolution.
- Ensure accurate reporting, systems usage, and documentation across CTMS, LMS, eTMF, and related platforms.
- Act as a senior client-facing leader, ensuring client satisfaction, audit readiness, financial accountability, and quality excellence.
- Lead and optimize resourcing strategy, including monthly forecasting, succession planning, and external vendor collaboration.
- Drive a high-performance culture within the Project Management team, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery.
- Support business development activities, including RFPs, feasibility assessments, proposal development, and bid defenses.
- Provide expert regulatory intelligence, ensuring compliance with GCP, ISO 14155, and evolving global regulations.
- Shape and continuously improve project management methodologies, SOPs, tools, and reporting frameworks.
If you would be interested in joining the Optimapharm team, please send your CV and note that only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for the further selection process.
Compensation is competitive and final offers will reflect each candidateās experience, skills, and qualifications.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Optimapharm (Talent Acquisition Team, Hiring Managers or any other OPT employee) by recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role. Optimapharm follows a direct sourcing strategy and collaborates exclusively with selected recruitment partners when external support is required.
