Senior Project Manager
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Project Manager based in the United States.
This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact clinical research projects that directly contribute to the development and commercialization of life-changing therapies. You will oversee complex, multi-site studies within a highly regulated environment, ensuring delivery across timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Acting as the central coordination point between clients and internal cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence from study start-up through closeout. The position requires strong leadership in managing interdisciplinary stakeholders while maintaining compliance with global regulatory frameworks such as GCP and SOPs. You will also be responsible for ensuring inspection readiness, managing project financials, and mitigating risks throughout the study lifecycle. This is a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on accelerating patient access to critical treatments.
Accountabilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of clinical research projects, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards in compliance with GCP and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, coordinating study activities from initiation through closeout.
- Manage cross-functional project teams and external partners, ensuring alignment of deliverables and proactive resolution of risks and operational issues.
- Oversee financial performance of assigned projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of study documentation, including TMF management and inspection readiness activities.
- Develop and maintain project plans, risk mitigation strategies, and contingency frameworks to ensure successful delivery.
- Prepare and present project updates, reports, and governance materials to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Significant experience in clinical project management within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or clinical research environment.
- Strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, GCP guidelines, and global regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-site, international clinical studies across cross-functional teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, including client-facing experience.
- Ability to identify risks, solve complex operational challenges, and maintain high attention to detail under pressure.
- Experience with clinical trial management systems and project governance tools is an advantage.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry standards.
- Fully remote work flexibility across approved U.S. locations.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
- Career development opportunities in a global life sciences organization.
- Exposure to large-scale clinical trials supporting innovative therapies worldwide.
- Inclusive, collaborative environment focused on professional growth and patient impact.