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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

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JOB CATEGORY

Life Science

LOCATION

Remote Position

JOB TYPE

Full Time

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Mid Level

SALARY

$145k - $170k

REFERENCE NUMBER

#2223576774

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About Us

At Renclave, our approach is built on clarity, expertise, and long-term relationships. We understand that career moves and hiring decisions are significant, which is why we focus on delivering a disciplined, transparent experience from start to finish.

When you work with Renclave, you can expect:​

  • Industry-informed guidance from recruiters who understand regulated and technical environments

  • Confidentiality and discretion throughout the recruitment process

  • Opportunities aligned with your experience, goals, and market value

  • Clear communication at every stage—no uncertainty or unnecessary delays

  • Professional advocacy, whether you are a candidate or a hiring partner

Our goal is not to place quickly—it is to place correctly.

Renclave Staffing

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   Phone: 800.993.0917  •  Email: careers@renclaveworkforce.com

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