Senior Clinical Trial Manager

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

. Manage all clinical operational aspects of a global clinical trial, including start-up, conduct, and close-out activities .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, and FDA regulations while fostering cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to develop innovative solutions and lead teams to achieve clinical development goals in a fast-paced environment.

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Clinical Trial ManagementGCP ComplianceCross-Functional LeadershipClinical Operations ExperienceRegulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Clinical DevelopmentProtocol WritingStudy DesignRisk ManagementData Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeClinical Trial Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotechnology IndustryRare DiseasesInflammatory DiseasesInspection Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all clinical operational aspects of a global clinical trial, including start-up, conduct, and close-out activities
Monitor assigned trials for adherence to GCP, protocols, SOPs, and key performance indicators
Oversee CROs and clinical sites and serve as the primary CRO/vendor contact
Identify study issues and risks and recommend or implement solutions
Support CROs in generating quality, accurate data and resolving issues
Manage study timelines in alignment with corporate and cross-functional goals
Contribute to writing, reviewing, and finalizing protocols and clinical study reports
Prepare metrics and updates for Vera management
Organize and lead clinical operational and study team meetings
Develop relationships with principal investigators, clinical opinion leaders, and sites
Contribute to RFP development, CRO/vendor selection, and review of CRO budgets or change orders
Develop cross-functional relationships and provide leadership to ensure efficient trial execution
Ensure site and CRO adherence to SOPs, regulations, GCP, and ICH guidelines
Contribute to or review study plans, ICFs, site manuals, patient materials, CRF completion guidelines, and system specifications
Attend or present at Investigator Meetings as needed
Travel up to 30% as needed to support clinical development programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or higher in life sciences or health-related field
5+ years clinical development experience and progressive experience in clinical research within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Rare disease and inflammatory diseases and/or difficult enrolling study experience preferred
Regulatory filing and experience with inspection readiness preferred
Experienced in managing, mentoring, and developing junior staff
Flexible self-starter to operate in a fast-paced start-up environment
Ability to develop out of the box solutions with limited infrastructure
Experience in all aspects of clinical operations
Working proficiency of GCP, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional team environment
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
Strong interpersonal skills with excellent oral and written communications
Innovative, analytical, and extremely organized to drive projects to completion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance incentive bonus
New hire equity
Ongoing performance-based equity
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) match
Flexible time off
Paid holidays