Director Project Management - Rare Disease & Pediatrics

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director Project Management - Rare Disease & Pediatrics based in United Kingdom. This senior clinical operations role provides strategic and operational leadership for complex clinical studies and programs across rare disease and pediatric populations. You will serve as a primary client partner, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, vendors, and external partners to deliver studies successfully. The role combines project delivery, risk management, quality oversight, stakeholder leadership, and talent development. You will guide teams through complex challenges while ensuring projects remain aligned with timelines, budgets, regulatory expectations, and quality standards. The position also offers opportunities to strengthen strategic client relationships, contribute to business development, and support portfolio growth. As a people leader, you will help develop high-performing project management talent and build organizational capability for future programs. This is an influential role for an experienced clinical research professional who thrives in complex, collaborative, and high-stakes environments.