
Clinical Project Manager (CPM)
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Job Description
The Clinical Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of clinical trials from study start-up through close-out. This role oversees cross-functional teams, manages timelines and budgets, ensures regulatory and quality compliance, and serves as the primary point of contact between sponsors, CRO partners, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate brings strong clinical operations knowledge, leadership skills, and proven experience managing complex clinical research projects while ensuring patient safety, data integrity, and on-time study delivery.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Trial Planning & Execution
Lead end-to-end management of clinical trials across all phases (Phase I–IV or device studies)
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Ensure trials are executed in accordance with protocol, ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and SOPs
Track study progress and proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams including CRAs, data management, biostatistics, safety, regulatory, vendors, and investigators
Facilitate study team meetings, governance reviews, and sponsor updates
Provide direction, coaching, and oversight to CRAs and study team members
Budget, Vendor & Resource Management
Develop and manage study budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
Oversee CROs, central labs, imaging vendors, and other third-party service providers
Track vendor performance, deliverables, and contract compliance
Study Start-Up & Site Oversight
Oversee feasibility, site selection, site activation, and enrollment strategies
Ensure timely collection and maintenance of regulatory documents in eTMF
Monitor site performance metrics including enrollment, retention, and data quality
Risk Management, Quality & Compliance
Implement risk-based monitoring (RBM) strategies and quality management plans
Ensure studies are inspection-ready at all times
Support audits, regulatory inspections, and health authority interactions
Drive CAPA development and implementation when issues are identified
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
Provide accurate and timely study status reports to internal leadership and sponsors
Communicate risks, mitigation strategies, and change impacts effectively
Maintain transparent documentation and decision logs
Skills + Experience
Clinical & Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations (21 CFR), and global clinical trial requirements
Experience with clinical trial systems: EDC, CTMS, eTMF (e.g., Veeva Vault, Medidata, Oracle)
Knowledge of SDLC as it applies to clinical systems and trial execution
Experience managing multi-site, multi-region studies
Project Management Skills
Strong planning, organizational, and execution capabilities
Ability to manage competing priorities and tight timelines
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Planisware)
Leadership & Communication
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and escalation judgment
Required Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related field
5+ years of clinical research experience, including 2–3+ years in project or study management
Proven experience managing clinical trials in a sponsor or CRO environment
Experience overseeing CRAs, vendors, and cross-functional teams
JOB CATEGORY
Life Science
LOCATION
Remote Position
JOB TYPE
Full Time
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Mid Level
SALARY
$145k - $170k
REFERENCE NUMBER
#2223576774

About Us
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