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EY

Senior Manager – Clinical Operations, Life Sciences

EY

. Lead key workstreams and large-scale client engagements related to clinical development and clinical operations .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $150,400 - $343,600 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in clinical development and operations, with a strong focus on optimizing clinical trial execution and managing multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build client relationships and deliver high-quality outcomes while staying informed on industry trends and regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Clinical Trial OperationsClinical Development StrategyGCP RequirementsTeam ManagementClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills
Clinical Research ProcessesOperational PlanningStudy ManagementSite Performance ManagementEnrollment OptimizationPhase I-IV StudiesSite FeasibilityClinical Process TransformationPatient RecruitmentStudy Performance Optimization
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsRelationship-BuildingCoachingMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePharmDPhDRN
Industry Keywords
PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyCROLife SciencesClinical OperationsEmerging BiopharmaClient EngagementBusiness DevelopmentRegulatory RequirementsInvestigative Sites

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead key workstreams and large-scale client engagements related to clinical development and clinical operations
  • Advise clients on clinical trial execution, site management strategies, patient recruitment, and study performance optimization
  • Develop recommendations to improve clinical development operating models, processes, and organizational effectiveness
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure delivery of high-quality client outcomes
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders
  • Support business development activities and contribute to proposal development and thought leadership
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, evolving regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies impacting clinical development
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members
  • Help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and emerging biopharma organizations optimize clinical development and trial operations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's, Master's, PharmD, PhD, RN, or other relevant scientific degree
  • 10+ years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or life sciences consulting organizations
  • Significant experience supporting or leading clinical trial operations
  • Experience working directly with clinical sites, investigators, and study teams
  • Experience with clinical development strategy, operational planning, and execution
  • Knowledge of GCP requirements and clinical research processes
  • Experience managing teams and client relationships
  • Willingness to travel as required
  • Deep subject matter expertise in clinical operations and clinical development
  • Experience working directly with investigative sites and site networks supporting clinical trials
  • Strong understanding of clinical trial planning, execution, monitoring, and study management
  • Knowledge of clinical development processes across Phase I-IV studies
  • Experience with site feasibility, startup, enrollment optimization, and site performance management
  • Familiarity with clinical trial operating models and clinical process transformation initiatives
  • Ability to translate complex clinical and operational challenges into actionable business solutions
  • Experience leading project teams and managing multiple client stakeholders
  • Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to lead large workstreams and deliver high-quality client outcomes

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Pension plan
  • 401(k) plan
  • Wide range of paid time off options
  • Professional growth
  • Inclusive culture
  • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities