Senior Clinical Project Manager
Role Summary
The Senior Clinical Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end execution of clinical trials, from study start-up through close-out. This role drives cross-functional collaboration, oversees CROs and vendors, and ensures studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead study teams to design, plan, and execute clinical trials aligned with timelines and objectives
- Serve as the primary point of contact for CROs and vendors; provide oversight and performance management
- Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure proper study conduct and execution
- Monitor study progress, including timelines, budget, and data collection; provide regular updates to leadership
- Ensure trials are conducted in compliance with protocols, GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
- Review and approve study-related documents (protocols, amendments, plans, reports, CSRs)
- Oversee Trial Master File (TMF) to ensure inspection readiness
- Identify risks, manage escalations, and implement mitigation strategies
- Support site selection, feasibility, and investigator engagement
- Contribute to CRO/vendor selection and RFP processes
- Prepare for and support audits and regulatory inspections
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to SOP development and training
- Lead multiple clinical trials simultaneously, as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or a related field
- 5+ years of clinical trial management experience (oncology preferred)
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and global clinical trial regulations
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partners
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with strong project management capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to travel up to 20%