Clinical Project Manager

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. Lead clinical projects, including cross-functional project teams and vendors, or work alongside a global Project Lead on larger, complex, or global studies .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical project management, including budget management, risk assessment, and cross-functional team leadership. Proficient in developing project management plans and ensuring adherence to clinical trial processes and regulatory guidelines.

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Clinical Project ManagementBudget ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipClinical Trial ProcessesRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Project Management PlansBudget ForecastingProtocol DevelopmentData-Driven Decision MakingClinical Trial ProcessesICH-GCP GuidelinesFederal RegulationsStudy Start-UpStudy Close-OutVendor Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsDiplomatic Negotiation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CoordinationMentoring

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesPublic HealthCRO EnvironmentNeurologyAnalgesiaRespiratoryImmunologyDermatologyClient LiaisonInspection Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead clinical projects, including cross-functional project teams and vendors, or work alongside a global Project Lead on larger, complex, or global studies
Establish and maintain project timelines
Organize and lead project team meetings and manage follow-up
Develop and maintain project management plans
Review functional area plans and project documents for consistency and alignment with scope of work
Establish and manage project vendor and site budgets
Forecast budgets and activities and track out-of-scope activities
Ensure budget adherence by internal and external team members
Oversee vendor contracts, site budgets, and contract amendments
Manage the Investigator Grant Payment process
Negotiate client requests involving scope changes or business expansion
Manage cross-functional project resources and assign tasks to staff and vendors
Identify additional resource needs and provide performance feedback
Serve as the primary project and client liaison
Build and maintain positive client and stakeholder relationships
Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks and study trends
Coordinate inspection readiness efforts and participate in audits and inspections
Review operational metrics and address project risks and issues
Provide status updates to leadership and clients, including slides and presentations for oversight meetings
Build relationships with global, cross-functional project team members
Train and mentor Project Management employees, including Project Managers, APMs, and Project Associates
Support Contracts and Proposals and Business Development teams with RFIs, RFPs, and bid defenses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in life sciences or public health
At least 3 years working in clinical project management, ideally within a CRO environment
Ideally, experience in neurology, analgesia, respiratory, immunology or dermatology
Knowledge of clinical trial processes and client expectations
Ability to lead components of clinical projects, including study start-up and close-out
Ability to establish and manage project budgets and develop project management plans
Understanding of protocol development and/or review
Familiarity with the drug development process, ICH-GCP guidelines, and federal regulations
Ability to proactively identify project issues and lead resolution within the team
Problem-solving skills, judgment, and ability to anticipate necessary action
Ability to make data-driven decisions and resolve issues proactively
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills
Diplomatic negotiation skills
Ability to lead, coordinate, and motivate teams
Ability to delegate and prioritize work for self and team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
HSA
FSA
EAP
Life and disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Holidays
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Work-life balance flexibility
Career growth opportunities
Financial rewards