Head of Project Delivery - Korea

Executive Director / Senior Director, Project Management Excellence

Location: South Korea (Home-based or Office-based)

About The Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading global clinical research organization seeking a senior strategic leader to drive project management excellence across South Korea. This high-impact role will shape and enhance project delivery capabilities, ensuring consistent standards, operational excellence, and alignment with broader business objectives.

Operating as an individual contributor with significant influence across the organization, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to develop project management capabilities, implement best practices, and support continued business growth within the APAC region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the Project Management function within South Korea, driving standardization, governance, and best practices.
• Develop and implement project management frameworks, tools, and processes that enhance delivery excellence.
• Identify capability gaps and design initiatives to strengthen project management competencies across the organization.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align project management strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with therapeutic and operational leadership teams to understand challenges and implement scalable solutions.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across project management operations.
• Monitor, evaluate, and optimize PMO initiatives to improve performance and effectiveness.
• Act as a subject matter expert on project management methodologies and industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Mentor and influence project management professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
  
  

Requirements

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience within clinical research, clinical development, or CRO environments.
• Strong understanding of global clinical trial operations and project delivery.
• Proven experience developing SOPs, governance structures, and scalable operational frameworks.
• Exceptional executive-level communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Track record of translating strategic vision into operational execution.
• Commercially minded with an understanding of business growth and organizational performance.
  
  

Preferred

• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring project management teams.
• Experience driving organizational transformation, capability development, or PMO excellence initiatives.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to influence project delivery strategy at a national level.
• High visibility with senior leadership and key business stakeholders.
• Flexible working arrangements, including home-based options.
• Collaborative, innovative, and globally connected environment.
• Strong commitment to professional development and long-term career growth.
• Chance to contribute to clinical research programs that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
  
  

Interested in learning more? Contact Planet Pharma for a confidential discussion regarding this unique leadership opportunity within a global clinical research organization.