As a full-time Regional Manager, Project Management, you will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team of Project Managers and Project Assistants across the assigned region. The role provides operational leadership, people leadership, and customer oversight while ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality project management services aligned with business objectives You will act as the primary point of contact for project management activities and work closely with internal stakeholders including the Global Director of Project Management, regional leadership, Commercial, Operations, Finance, IT and other cross-functional teams.
This role is instrumental in creating a scalable regional management structure that enables sustainable business growth, strong employee engagement and consistent customer experience. This is a role that works collaboratively as part of both a local and global team in North America.
What will you do?
- Lead, coach and develop a regional team of Project Managers and Project Assistants.
- Foster a high-performance culture through regular coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
- Conduct performance reviews, development planning and talent assessments.
- Support employee engagement, wellbeing and retention.
- Identify future leaders and actively support succession planning.
- Ensure appropriate resource allocation and workforce planning across the region.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding and integration of new team members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Work experience within the CRO/pharma industry are a plus
What We Are Looking For
- We are looking for a results-oriented decision maker who enjoys leading in a fast-paced international environment and has a passion for project management.
- The ideal candidate has:
- Experience in CRO/pharma industry
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- A customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset.
- The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Good command of both English and Dutch.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
What We Offer
- An exciting opportunity within the project management team.
- A varied role with international exposure.
- Training and development opportunities to broaden your knowledge.
- A collaborative team environment with room for initiative and continuous improvement and professional growth.
We have locations in Leiden (NL), Atlanta (US), and Singapore, with a growing team of over 100 employees.
If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply via our careers website! We also encourage employee referrals-help us find great talent to join our team!
