Clinical Project Manager

AbCellera; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AbCellera is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to serve as the Regional Lead and tactical owner of study execution in the assigned countries. You will lead a cross-functional team to deliver on our clinical trials while maximizing our footprint across regional health networks and trial sites.

You will drive global strategy at the site level, mentor teammates, and ensure alignment with ICH-GCP, FDA/Health Canada regulations, and diverse trial phases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in clinical research, plus a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager leading multi-center trials and 3+ years as a CRA.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, FDA/Health Canada regulations, and Phase I-III trials.
• Experience with CTMS, eTMF, and EDC platforms enabling data-driven decisions.
• Willingness to travel ~15% for co-monitoring/territory development.
• Outstanding communicator, team player, and relationship builder.
• Passion for science, operational excellence, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional country- and regional-level study teams to ensure clinical supply and regulatory goals are aligned.
• Develop and maintain the Country or Regional Execution Plan(s) to ensure local site activation meets global milestones.
• Manage the execution of clinical trials, serving as the primary liaison in the assigned countries.
• Identify and qualify high-performing private research sites to diversify our profile beyond traditional academic centers.
• Overseeing the operational implementation of protocols, ensuring site-level execution matches scientific intent.
• Navigate the specific regional ethics landscape to ensure competitive start-up at our local sites.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Site monitoring

GCP & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

CTMS

eTMF

EDC

Job description

Each of us cares about someone who will need medicines. That’s why our vision is to repeatedly beat the odds to deliver breakthrough medicines to patients that need them. We pursue truth and scientific rigour and have the courage to work at the edge of the unknown.

We are looking for a Clinical Project Manager to serve as the Regional Lead and the tactical owner of study execution in the assigned countries. You will lead a cross-functional team to deliver on our clinical trials while maximizing our clinical trial footprint across specific regional health networks and trial sites. You are a leader who can simultaneously drive global strategy at the site level and mentor your teammates as needed.

How you might spend your days

• Leading cross-functional country- and regional-level study teams to ensure clinical supply and regulatory goals are aligned
• Developing and maintaining the Country or Regional Execution Plan(s) to ensure local site activation meets global milestones
• Managing the execution of clinical trials, serving as the primary liaison in the assigned countries
• Identifying and qualifying high-performing private research sites to diversify our profile beyond traditional academic centers
• Overseeing the operational implementation of protocols, ensuring site-level execution matches scientific intent
• Navigating the specific regional ethics landscape to ensure competitive start-up at our local sites

We'd love to hear from you if

• You have 8+ years of relevant hands-on experience in clinical research, in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• You have 5+ years as a Project Manager leading multi-center trials and 3+ years as a CRA
• You have a strong understanding of ICH-GCP, FDA/Health Canada regulations, and the nuances of managing Phase I-III clinical trials
• You have experience with advanced CTMS, eTMF, and EDC platforms, using these tools to drive data-driven decision-making
• You are able and willing to travel (~15%) for co-monitoring/quality control visits and territory development
• You are an outstanding communicator, team player, and relationship builder
• You continue to be inspired by working with teammates and partners to bring innovative medicines to patients, and are known for your attention to detail, timelines and creative thinking
• You have a passion for science, operational excellence, and innovation

What we offer

• In addition to base salary, we offer equity, annual bonus dependent on team and company performance, and a 6% (non-match) RRSP contribution.
• You will have a CAD $1,500 annual Active Lifestyle Allowance, annual vacation, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health benefits.
• Scientific and technical mentorship is a priority.
• And you’ll find a strong sense of community and connections across AbCellera through our work, clubs, and socials.

About AbCellera

Creating medicines is the most important work we can do.

We are a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing antibody-based medicines in the areas of endocrinology, women’s health, immunology, and oncology. We have built a platform for advancing antibody drug programs from target to clinic, and we are using it to build our internal pipeline.

Today, our pipeline includes two drug candidates in clinical development, two preclinical development candidates (DCs) in Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling activities, and more than 20 active discovery programs across multiple modalities and indications.

We believe that when tenacious people share a vision and work together, they can truly have a positive impact. That’s why we hire for character and intelligence, not just for CVs or experience.

We look for people with drive and energy. People we trust. People who need to know their days are being well spent. That their work really matters. In the end, our success will be measured by the impact of our medicines.