" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProject Director I / II\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23519\"\u003e Project Delivery \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23520\"\u003e Project Director \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23521\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"23522\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eProject Director I / II - Australia\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re looking for an experienced clinical trials Project Director to join us here at Avance Clinical.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;re happy for you to work remotely from anywhere in Australia.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e At \u003cstrong\u003eAvance Clinical\u003c/strong\u003e, we\u0027re helping innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies bring life-changing therapies to patients faster. Following significant growth and new global project wins, we\u0027re expanding our team and looking for a \u003cstrong\u003eProject Director I / II\u003c/strong\u003e to join us here in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re passionate about clinical research, an experienced Project Director with hands on team management experience and are motivated by working with some of the world\u0027s most exciting biotech companies, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eWhy Join Avance Clinical? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Recognition:\u003c/strong\u003e Work for the CRO recognised by Frost \u0026amp; Sullivan as the \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Global Company of the Year\u003c/strong\u003e for excellence in biotech CRO leadership.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWork Anywhere in Australia:\u003c/strong\u003e Enjoy genuine flexibility and autonomy with a fully remote role supported by industry-leading technology and a highly collaborative culture.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAccelerate Your Career:\u003c/strong\u003e Join one of Australia\u0027s fastest-growing CROs, where high performers are recognised and supported to advance their careers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeaningful, Diverse Projects:\u003c/strong\u003e Work on FIH, HV, Phase 1 \u0026amp; 2 project across a diverse range of therapeutic areas with emerging biotech companies developing the next generation of therapies.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Project Director is responsible for planning and executing or overseeing projects by coordinating staff and processes to deliver projects on time, within budget and with the desired outcomes while ensuring the trial is conducted in accordance with the protocol, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ICH GCP guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements. The PD will also line manage a team of Project Managers (PMs) and Project Associates (PAs).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCore Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide guidance and support to Project Managers (PM) to ensure high-quality project delivery across the following areas: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffective Sponsor communication to proactively manage project timelines, expectations, risks, and issues.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunication with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders (including third party vendors and site staff) to execute projects within agreed timelines.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelopment of appropriate study plans and documents to support the effective execution of all Project Management activities.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsistent and accurate identification, management and reporting of study-specific risks.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProject financial management including revenue recognition, accurate forecasting and contract management, sponsor invoicing, and vendor payment management.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop effective relationships for assigned Sponsors to successfully manage sponsor grievances and drive strategic partnerships.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage PM/PA resource assignments across the department in conjunction with the PD team, proactively projecting PM/PA resource need.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor line reports\u0026rsquo; compliance with use of expected company systems and processes; training completion and timecard entry, leave entitlement administration; and expense processing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eActively manage the performance of line reports and individual career development strategies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement and support staff retention initiatives, drive staff recruitment (including interviews and probation period management) and manage staff severance.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAutonomously manage all contracted services and vendors for clinical projects to ensure that projects are commenced and completed within defined scope, timelines, and budget.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParticipate in study-specific or vendor audits conducted by sponsors or regulatory agencies, and respond to audit observations, as required.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure Serious Adverse Events are reported (initial and follow-up) as per protocol requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0026rsquo;re looking for \u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBachelor\u0026rsquo;s level degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or equivalent field.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrevious experience as a Project Director in a CRO for at least 2 years, with a minimum of 2 years\u0026rsquo; experience line managing staff in a CRO or Pharma company.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience managing / leading a team.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious training and a working knowledge of ICH GCP and applicable regulatory requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffective written and oral communications skills, including the ability to keep clients, senior management and other stakeholders informed of project updates and other pertinent information.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated ability to take initiative in problem solving and in exercising good judgment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn understanding of Privacy Legislation as it applies to the Clinical Trial Environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary team environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to travel. Minimal level of travel may be required (up to 20%).\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat next?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e As a growing business we\u0026rsquo;re looking for likeminded people to join us \u0026ndash; we hope that\u0026rsquo;s you.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo join our team please submit your\u0026nbsp;CV\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAs this role is based in Australia you\u003cstrong\u003e must\u003c/strong\u003e have full Australian working rights to be considered\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Project Director / PD / Senior Project Manager / Clinical Project Management / CRO / Biotech / Clinical Trials / Pharma / Adelaide / Brisbane / Melbourne / Sydney / Perth / Australia\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"921552\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "