Senior Project Manager, Clinical Trials

Cogstate

. Manage multiple Cogstate projects overseeing delivery of Cogstate Services .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United States, Australia, United KingdomSenior💰 $125,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex global clinical trial projects, including oversight of clinical trial phases and client relationship management. Proficient in budget management, risk mitigation, and team leadership within an Agile environment.

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Project Management ExperienceClinical Trial ManagementBudget ManagementRelationship ManagementAgile Methodology

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementBudget ManagementProject ManagementRisk ManagementOperational Deployment PlanningMetrics ReportingInvoice GenerationChange Order Process ManagementCNS ExperiencePharmaceutical Development Process

Soft Skills

MentoringTeam LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementMotivationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAgile Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

PharmaceuticalBiotechCROClinical OperationsInvestigator Meetings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple Cogstate projects overseeing delivery of Cogstate Services
Independently lead complex global clinical trial projects, including projects with new service offerings
Manage clinical trials through Start-Up, Conduct, and Close-Out phases across multiple projects
Manage client relationships as the main point of contact for studies and sponsor portfolios
Proactively manage risks and guide teams through challenges
Attend Investigator Meetings as needed and represent Cogstate
Work in an Agile environment with a Portfolio Team
Oversee resourcing and financials across a portfolio of projects
Generate invoices and forecast invoicing based on study timelines and progress
Maintain the change order process
Oversee internal projects for implementing new technologies and optimizing workflows
Develop operational deployment plans, training, playbooks, and support processes for new systems
Collaborate with Business Development and project teams on key-account proposals
Line-manage or indirectly manage and mentor project management and clinical operations staff
Analyze project hours and budget utilization and make course corrections
Review Work Orders and determine project deliverables and timelines
Ensure accurate service-delivery and progress reporting to internal and external stakeholders
Participate in internal and external audits and inspections
Support metrics reporting to sponsors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business, or technical discipline (psychology, nursing, biology, sociology, computer science, or engineering)
7+ years of project management experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environment
Experience with the pharmaceutical development process
Experience managing a full workload of clinical projects and/or internal development projects
Experience with direct and indirect people management
Special aptitude and interest in scientific and technical information
Ability to motivate and mentor project and portfolio teams
Ability to work in an agile environment and deliver against tight timelines
Previous CNS experience
Relationship management experience
Microsoft Office proficiency
Budget management experience
Previous CRO experience preferable
Supervisory/mentoring experience preferred but not mandatory
Master's degree preferred but not mandatory
PMP Certification preferred but not mandatory

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work: work from anywhere where Cogstate is registered to business within the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom
Annual incentive program with a target bonus opportunity of 10% of base salary
20 days of vacation leave
10 days of personal leave
10 paid public holidays
401(k) matching up to 3% of yearly salary
Competitive base salaries plus additional earning opportunities
Comprehensive health and dental insurance options with competitive company contributions
Free vision insurance for all full-time employees
Employer-sponsored short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employer-sponsored life insurance
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Learning and development opportunities, including mentorship and assistance with programs to improve knowledge or obtain certifications