Senior Project Manager – CNS

Worldwide Clinical Trials

. Coordinate and manage clinical trials from start-up through closeout activities .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $128,500 - $254,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trials, including project coordination, budget management, and ensuring compliance with customer and contract expectations. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and make data-driven business decisions in a Clinical Project Management role.

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Clinical Project ManagementProject Budget ManagementCNS ExperienceMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipProject Management Processes

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial CoordinationData InterpretationProject Deliverable ManagementBudget CraftingOperational Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAccountabilityProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityCollaboration

Industry Keywords

CRO SettingLife Science DegreeClinical TrialsProject ManagementCustomer Expectations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and manage clinical trials from start-up through closeout activities
Direct the technical, financial, and operational aspects of projects
Secure successful completion of clinical trials
Work with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental project issues
Interpret data on complex issues and make business decisions
Ensure solutions are implemented
Ensure project deliverables meet customer time, quality, and cost expectations
Collaborate with Project Management Directors and other functional area leads
Ensure project deliverables meet customer and contract expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High level of responsibility and accountability in all tasks
Communication skills
Ability to effectively perform in demanding situations
Thorough knowledge of project management processes
Solid understanding of how to craft and manage a project budget
Experience successfully managing and/or leading multidisciplinary project teams
6–7 years' industry experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a Clinical Project Management role within a CRO setting
CNS experience in a PM role is required
University/College degree within Life Science is preferred
Ability to travel when needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Inclusive and equitable workplace
Transparent compensation and pay equity