Outsourced Clinical Trial Manager – CRO & Vendor Lead

CDR-Life AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

CDR-Life AG is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to lead and support the planning, execution and oversight of outsourced clinical trials. You will manage CROs, vendors and trial operations ensuring timelines, budgets and quality align with company objectives.

The role requires hands-on ownership, experience in global multi-center trials, and strong regulatory knowledge. Located in Switzerland, the position offers a permanent, full‑time engagement with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in life sciences, healthcare or related discipline.
• >2 years of experience managing clinical trials in biotech/pharma/CRO environments (excluding monitoring).
• Experience with CRO/vendor management and oversight.
• CRA-like site monitoring experience (oncology preferred).
• Strong understanding of global multi-center trial operations.
• Solid knowledge of ICH-GCP, EMA, FDA, and local regulations.
• Ability to travel on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational planning and execution of clinical trials from start-up to close-out.
• Serve as operational contact for CROs, sites and external vendors.
• Oversee CRO/vendor activities, timelines, quality and budgets; escalate performance issues.
• Support CRO/vendor selection, bids, contracting and performance reviews.
• Support country/site feasibility, activation, management and close-out activities.
• Maintain study protocol knowledge and trial plans.
• Develop and maintain study materials, trackers and documentation.
• Conduct sponsor co-monitoring visits and review monitoring reports.
• Oversee study budgets, invoices, POs and change orders as applicable.
• Support setup and maintenance of trial systems (EDC, IRT, eTMF).
• Provide status updates to internal stakeholders and senior management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical trial regulations and company procedures.

Skills

communication skills

clear writing

detail-oriented

organization & time management

independently work

team player

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

CDR-Life AG is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to lead and support the planning, execution and oversight of outsourced clinical trials. You will manage CROs, vendors and trial operations ensuring timelines, budgets and quality align with company objectives.

The role requires hands-on ownership, experience in global multi-center trials, and strong regulatory knowledge. Located in Switzerland, the position offers a permanent, full‑time engagement with competitive compensation and benefits.