Senior Clinical Project Manager

. Prepare and/or review study-related and essential study start-up documents for assigned clinical trials .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $135,500 - $216,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical project management, including leading cross-functional teams through complex clinical trials while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in financial forecasting, project budgeting, and managing relationships with stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

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Clinical Project ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipClinical Trial ConceptsPMP CertificationFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Clinical Study ExperienceProject ManagementTrial Master File ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectExcel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsICH-GCPRegulatory RequirementsPharmaceuticalBiotechnology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and/or review study-related and essential study start-up documents for assigned clinical trials
Serve as Clinical Project Manager and ensure Study Management teams meet study timelines and deliverables
Oversee and lead study-specific study management resources
Develop and manage groups of studies for a business unit or large development program
Mentor other Clinical Project Managers
Provide critical thinking and leadership during clinical study execution issues
Write protocols, clinical study reports, and other clinical study deliverables
Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Manage relationships with sites, principal investigators, CROs, and other study-related vendors
Develop and maintain integrated project plans and facilitate project meetings
Define, track, and report schedules, interdependencies, achievements, critical paths, and deliverables
Adapt work package deliverables based on study scale and complexity
Create resource and budget forecasts and timelines
Direct cross-functional team members and vendors on technical, protocol-specific, and operational study aspects
Identify and manage project risks and issues, including mitigations and contingencies
Maintain high-quality standards and compliance requirements
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, preferably in the life sciences, clinical, or other relevant technical areas
Minimum of 5 years of clinical study experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, IVD, biotechnology, or CRO environments
Proven ability to lead cross-functional clinical teams through complex, global, multicenter studies from initiation through closeout
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably using MS Project
Strong knowledge of clinical trial concepts, international clinical research guidelines, and regulatory requirements
Hands-on experience managing Trial Master Files (TMF) in compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory standards
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Financial acumen, including project budgeting, financial forecasting, and strategic recommendations
Strong project management, client relationship, and vendor relationship management skills
Ability to work independently with multi-level teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment
Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-management abilities
Expert-level knowledge of clinical operations procedures
Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities
Strong leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including expert-level Excel skills with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
Proven ability to work effectively in a remote environment
Ability to travel approximately 20% and reside near a major airport
Advanced degree desirable, including MS, MBA, PhD, MPH, PharmD, or MD
PMP certification highly desirable
Technical and/or medical writing experience desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards program
Reward and recognition opportunities
Competitive compensation and benefits programs
Flexible work-life balance considerations
Remote or field-based workplace arrangements as indicated
Learning, growth, and development opportunities
COVID-19 vaccination accommodation consideration pursuant to applicable law