DLH is seeking a Project Director to manage a large, long-standing federal contract, leading teams of internal and external epidemiologists, laboratory scientists, biostatisticians, data managers, and study operations staff in addressing complex research challenges in HIV and other infectious diseases.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, health sciences, or related field.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience managing research studies in government or commercial environments.
- Demonstrated executive leadership experience, including strategic planning, staff oversight, and executive communications in clinical research or related fields.
- Direct research experience relevant to clinical research, public health, or related domains.
- Experience working with federal government or commercial research clients as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Director.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the maturity and professionalism required to represent the organization at the highest levels.
- PhD (or equivalent) in public health, health sciences, or a closely related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and monitor daily contract operations, serving as executive liaison and company representative to federal clients.
- Exhibit strong vision in collaborating with Senior Managers to define and execute departmental and organizational strategies that enhance service delivery, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with technical and scientific leaders to develop innovative technical approaches for both existing and new research studies.
- Supervise and direct multiple projects concurrently, ensuring that timelines are met and maintaining transparency and regular communication with clients and stakeholders.
- Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with clients, industry partners, and stakeholders to support current and future research initiatives.
- Demonstrate business acumen through critical analysis of existing programs and the implementation of innovative solutions, leading to measurable project improvements and long-term contract success.
- Identify and pursue new business development opportunities with existing and potential clients; contribute to proposal efforts and articulate technical/scientific vision through thought leadership and science writing.
Other
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- A history of engaging in and leading change management and process improvement initiatives.
- Superior business acumen, with the capability to evaluate opportunities, manage competing priorities, and contribute to growth strategies.
- Maturity and professionalism required to represent the organization at the highest levels.
- Ability to work in a remote environment (LI-REMOTE)
