Overview
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of clinical research projects across a growing site network. This individual will act as the primary operational lead, ensuring studies are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with sponsors, CROs, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of clinical trial operations within a site network environment and possess exceptional project management, financial oversight, and client-facing skills.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Study Delivery
- Lead the end-to-end management of clinical research projects across multiple sites.
- Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful study execution.
- Monitor study progress and proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.
- Ensure compliance with study protocols, GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Site Network Oversight
- Act as the operational lead across the site network, ensuring consistency and efficiency in study delivery.
- Support site start-up activities, recruitment strategies, and ongoing study performance.
- Work closely with Principal Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators, and site leadership to optimise study execution.
- Monitor site metrics, enrolment targets, and operational KPIs.
Budget & Financial Management
- Develop, manage, and track study budgets.
- Monitor project financial performance and resource allocation.
- Review study costs, vendor invoices, and change orders to ensure budget adherence.
- Provide financial forecasting and reporting to senior leadership and clients.
Client Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors and CRO partners.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and project updates.
- Lead client meetings, study review calls, and operational discussions.
- Ensure client expectations are understood and consistently exceeded.
- Identify opportunities to expand partnerships and support business growth.
Logistics & Operational Coordination
- Oversee study logistics, including site activation, equipment management, sample handling, and study supplies.
- Coordinate vendors and external service providers to support project requirements.
- Ensure effective communication between sites, sponsors, and operational teams.
- Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and study performance.
Requirements
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Research, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience managing clinical research projects within a site network, site management organisation (SMO), CRO, or sponsor environment.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial operations and ICH-GCP guidelines.
- Experience managing study budgets and financial performance.
- Demonstrated success managing sponsor and CRO relationships.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Experience overseeing multi-site clinical trials.
- Knowledge of patient recruitment and retention strategies.
- Experience working with electronic clinical trial systems and CTMS platforms.
- Project management qualifications or certifications.
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