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SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Bothell, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Director, Clinical Project Management (CPM) to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will oversee and coordinate global clinical trials from initiation through to completion. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing study timelines and budgets, and fostering effective communication among stakeholders. The Associate Director, Clinical Project Management will play a critical role in delivering high-quality data and ensuring the success of clinical studies.
This position requires onsite hybrid work model in Princeton, NJ.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning and execution of global clinical trials
- Develop and implement study protocols, timelines, and budgets
- Manage all aspects of clinical trial operations, including site selection, initiation, monitoring, and closeout
- Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory guidelines
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including investigators, vendors, and regulatory bodies
- Monitor trial progress and manage data collection to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Identify and mitigate project risks
- Oversee a team of regional CPMs, CRAs and CTAs
- Ensure the preparation and submission of regulatory documents are compliant with local regulatory standards and maintained per good clinical practice
- Conduct regular meetings with study teams and provide updates to stakeholders
- Coordinate with external vendors and partners involved in the trial
- Support development of key process initiatives and SOPs internally
- Oversee vendors supporting trial execution
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in clinical trial management with a preference of leading Clinical Operations team (CRA, SSU, CTM).
- Experience in managing global oncology trials
- Strong understanding of GCP and regulatory requirements
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and workload
- Master’s degree in a related field or clinical research certification (e.g., ACRP or SOCRA)
- Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management software
- Prior experience in running or supporting Oncology clinical trials a plus
- Previous experience in a sponsor or CRO environment
Location/Travel:
- Princeton NJ onsite in office
- Overnight travel ~25%
Compensation and Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this position is $150,000- $180,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.
SystImmune is a leading and well-funded biotech company with a bright future. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.
We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success.SystImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse talent and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
SystImmune is a leading and well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company located in Bothell, WA and Princeton, NJ. It specializes in developing innovative cancer treatments using its established drug development platforms, focusing on bi-specific, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). SystImmune has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials for solid tumor and hematologic indications. Alongside ongoing clinical trials. SystImmune has a robust preclinical pipeline of potential cancer therapeutics in the discover and IND-enabling stages, representing cutting-edge biologics development. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company's success.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Director, Clinical Project Management (CPM) to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will oversee and coordinate global clinical trials from initiation through to completion. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing study timelines and budgets, and fostering effective communication among stakeholders. The Associate Director, Clinical Project Management will play a critical role in delivering high-quality data and ensuring the success of clinical studies.
This position requires onsite hybrid work model in Princeton, NJ.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning and execution of global clinical trials
- Develop and implement study protocols, timelines, and budgets
- Manage all aspects of clinical trial operations, including site selection, initiation, monitoring, and closeout
- Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory guidelines
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including investigators, vendors, and regulatory bodies
- Monitor trial progress and manage data collection to ensure accuracy and integrity
- Identify and mitigate project risks
- Oversee a team of regional CPMs, CRAs and CTAs
- Ensure the preparation and submission of regulatory documents are compliant with local regulatory standards and maintained per good clinical practice
- Conduct regular meetings with study teams and provide updates to stakeholders
- Coordinate with external vendors and partners involved in the trial
- Support development of key process initiatives and SOPs internally
- Oversee vendors supporting trial execution
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in clinical trial management with a preference of leading Clinical Operations team (CRA, SSU, CTM).
- Experience in managing global oncology trials
- Strong understanding of GCP and regulatory requirements
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and workload
- Master’s degree in a related field or clinical research certification (e.g., ACRP or SOCRA)
- Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management software
- Prior experience in running or supporting Oncology clinical trials a plus
- Previous experience in a sponsor or CRO environment
Location/Travel:
- Princeton NJ onsite in office
- Overnight travel ~25%
Compensation and Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this position is $150,000- $180,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills.
SystImmune is a leading and well-funded biotech company with a bright future. We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success. SystImmune offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 100% paid employee premiums for medical/dental/vision, also STD, LTD, a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match of up to 3% and a vesting schedule of only 5 years, 15 PTO days per year, sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and MORE.
We offer an opportunity for you to learn and grow while making significant contributions to the company’s success.SystImmune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diverse talent and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate director of project management jobs.
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential required
- Five or more years managing cross-functional programs or project portfolios
- Experience leading teams of project managers or program coordinators
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or Jira
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets and reporting to senior leadership
Tips for Your Associate Director of Project Management Job Search
Quantify program outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for this level expect portfolio-scale numbers. Replace vague descriptions with outcomes like budget managed, teams led across workstreams, or cycle time improvements. Associate directors who list scope without results get screened out early.
Align certifications to the target industry
A PMP alone won't differentiate you at this level. Healthcare roles weight PgMP or Lean Six Sigma. Tech and product-adjacent roles respond better to SAFe or PMI-ACP. Match the credential on your resume to the dominant methodology in the job posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate director of project management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by governance model
Job descriptions often reveal whether the company runs a PMO, matrix structure, or agile delivery model. Tailor your resume's summary and bullets to mirror that model's language. Mismatched framing signals a poor fit before the screen call happens.
Prepare a cross-functional influence story
Interviewers at this level probe for how you drove alignment without direct authority. Have one or two specific examples ready where you moved stakeholders, resolved competing priorities, or secured executive buy-in on a program decision under pressure.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
At the associate director level, the team size, budget authority, and reporting line often vary more than the base pay band. Clarify those parameters during the final interview stage so your counteroffer is grounded in what the role actually requires.
Associate Director of Project Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate director of project managements?
The companies hiring the most associate director of project managements right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, BRAVEN, and Eli Lilly, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large technology companies, and financial institutions consistently post the highest volume of openings at this level.
How many associate director of project management jobs are remote?
About 72% of associate director of project management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader adoption of distributed program delivery. IT program management and enterprise software implementation roles are most likely to offer remote flexibility, while capital projects, construction, and facilities-driven programs typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a associate director of project management?
Most associate directors start as project managers, earn a PMP or similar credential, then advance by taking on program-level scope across multiple workstreams. Building experience managing other project managers is a key step, as is demonstrating budget ownership and executive-level communication. Industry-specific credentials, such as PgMP or SAFe, accelerate the path in certain sectors.
Can you get hired as an associate director of project management without direct experience at that level?
Some candidates move into the associate director title by demonstrating program-scale impact even without the exact title. If your background shows you managed a portfolio of projects, coordinated multiple project managers, or owned a large cross-functional initiative, that scope can substitute for the formal title. Highlighting budget authority and stakeholder complexity in your resume makes the strongest case.
What does the associate director of project management interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on scope, team size, and credentials, followed by a hiring manager conversation about delivery approach and leadership style. Final rounds usually include a panel with senior directors or cross-functional partners and often a case study or portfolio review. Behavioral questions around stakeholder conflict, program recovery, and prioritization are standard at this level.
Where can I find and apply to associate director of project management jobs?
You can find and apply to associate director of project management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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