Clinical Research Project Manager

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. Own and manage the study start-up process from initial study award or feasibility through site activation and readiness for first patient enrollment .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeRemote • ArgentinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the study start-up process, including regulatory submissions, site activation, and project management. Proficient in coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical research regulations.

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Clinical Research Project ManagementStudy Start-Up ActivitiesRegulatory SubmissionsGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Project Management Tools

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial LifecycleFeasibility AssessmentSite Activation ProcessesBudget ManagementIRB SubmissionsOperational Performance ReportingStudy Start-Up DashboardsMultiple Study CoordinationDocumentation ManagementRisk Mitigation Planning

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsLeadershipTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

CTMSERegulatoryESourceEDCMicrosoft ExcelProject Management TrackersCollaborative PlatformsCRIOClinical ConductorRealTime

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPACRPSOCRA

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchSite OperationsStudy Start-UpClinical Trial OperationsSponsor ExpectationsStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)Site Management Organizations (SMOs)Operational ReadinessStakeholder Communication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage the study start-up process from initial study award or feasibility through site activation and readiness for first patient enrollment
Develop study start-up plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Coordinate regulatory, contracts, budgets, clinical operations, finance, recruitment, technology, and other functional teams
Track feasibility, regulatory submissions, IRB approvals, contracts, budgets, training, system readiness, and sponsor requirements
Ensure documentation, approvals, and operational requirements are complete before site activation
Identify critical-path activities, dependencies, delays, and mitigation plans
Lead cross-functional meetings, assign action-item owners, and drive follow-through
Coordinate internal departments, sponsors, CROs, vendors, and site leadership
Build and maintain project plans, trackers, milestone reports, and centralized documentation
Monitor deliverables, competing priorities, bottlenecks, risks, and corrective actions
Provide timely status reporting to leadership and stakeholders
Coordinate operational readiness, including staffing, training, supplies, systems, and documentation
Verify readiness of CTMS, eRegulatory, eSource, EDC, and other study-specific systems
Ensure alignment with GCP, regulatory requirements, sponsor expectations, and organizational SOPs
Support handoffs to ongoing clinical research operations and improve workflows and activation timelines
Communicate study status, milestones, risks, and next steps proactively
Facilitate meetings with documented decisions, owners, and due dates
Serve as a trusted partner to client leadership and drive accountability across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare administration, clinical research, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in clinical research, preferably within clinical trial operations, site operations, or study start-up
Demonstrated experience managing clinical research projects, study start-up activities, or site activation processes
Strong understanding of the clinical trial lifecycle, including feasibility, regulatory requirements, IRB submissions, contracts, budgets, and site activation
Experience coordinating multiple functional departments and managing interdependent deliverables
Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical research regulations, and standard operating procedures
Proficiency with project management tools, trackers, Microsoft Excel, and collaborative platforms
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple studies or projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
Preferred: experience within a clinical research site, site network, SMO, CRO, or sponsor organization
Preferred: direct experience managing multiple study activations concurrently
Preferred: familiarity with CTMS, eRegulatory, eSource, and EDC platforms such as CRIO, Clinical Conductor, RealTime, Florence, or comparable systems
Preferred: experience developing study start-up dashboards, standardized trackers, and operational performance reports
Preferred: PMP, ACRP, SOCRA, or other relevant professional certification
Preferred: experience improving clinical research workflows and reducing study start-up cycle times