Clinical project manager (fixed contract - CDD 12 months)

European Society of Cardiology; Biot; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Teleworking up to 3 days per week

13th month salary

Vacation bonus (1%)

Employee savings scheme: PERCO

Résumé du poste

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) seeks a Clinical Project Manager for a fixed-term 12-month contract starting November 2026 at its Sophia Antipolis headquarters.

You will oversee observational research programmes, ensure compliance with GCP, GDPR, and internal procedures, and lead cross-functional project teams to deliver studies on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in clinical research, including observational studies and registries.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and GDPR.
• Understanding regulatory compliance for observational studies.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsabilités

• Lead operational activities for planning, execution and close-out of observational studies.
• Ensure studies comply with GCP, GDPR, internal procedures and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate end-to-end study execution from initiation to completion.
• Monitor timelines, risks, and CAPAs.
• Plan and manage data collection in collaboration with Data Management.
• Manage approved study budgets.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and mentor new colleagues.
• Organise data review meetings with Study Chair, Data Manager, and Statistician.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

GCP knowledge

ICH guidelines

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Planning and organisation

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing

5+ years of experience in clinical research

Description du poste

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is seeking a Clinical Project manager to join its team on a fixed contract (CDD – 12 months), starting in November 2026, at its headquarters in Sophia Antipolis, France.

Role Overview

The Clinical Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of observational research programmes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality evidence that supports the ESC's scientific and clinical objectives. The role combines project leadership, stakeholder management, and operational excellence to deliver studies on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

The Registries Department manages a portfolio of observational studies from project conception through to publication. These observational studies are divided into two main categories:

• Snapshot studies, which provide a cross‑sectional view of a defined set of variables at a specific point in time across common cardiovascular conditions. Their primary objective is to assess the level of adherence of cardiology practice to the Clinical Practice Guidelines developed by the European Society of Cardiology.
• Registry studies, which are conducted over a longer period and may include patient follow‑up. These studies primarily focus on rare cardiovascular diseases and prevention, generating real‑world evidence to support a better understanding of disease patterns, patient outcomes, and the effectiveness of clinical care.

As Clinical Project Manager, you will:

• Lead the operational activities related to the planning, execution, and close‑out of observational research studies and associated projects.
• Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements, internal procedures, and all applicable regulatory standards.
• Coordinate the end‑to‑end study execution process, from initiation through completion.
• Monitor study timelines and deliverables, proactively identify risks and issues, and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Plan, initiate, manage, and close primary data collection activities in collaboration with the Data Management team.
• Assume responsibility for the management and monitoring of approved study budgets.

Stakeholder and Project Leadership

• Act as the primary point of contact between the Study Chair, Task Force members, and the project team, ensuring timely study start‑up, conduct, and closure in accordance with approved project specifications.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams to ensure delivery against quality, timeline, and budget objectives.
• Make a significant contribution to key study documentation, including study protocols, Case Report Forms (CRFs), and Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), in collaboration with the Study Chair.
• Organise and participate in data review meetings with the Study Chair, Data Manager, and Statistician to ensure data quality and study progress.
• Provide guidance and support to project team members and may act as a mentor for new colleagues joining the department.

Profile

Hard Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• At least five years of experience in clinical research, including significant experience in observational studies, clinical registries, post‑market investigations, and real‑world evidence programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements.
• Sound understanding of clinical research processes and regulatory compliance applicable to observational studies and registries.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary environments.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to anticipate and address issues effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Other: Willingness to travel.

Contract

• Fixed term contract (12 months as from 11/2026 to 10/2027) based in Sophia‑Antipolis
• French labour law provisions

Application

• A CV
• Your availability (notice period, relocation, work permit…)
• Your salary expectations (gross / year)

Conditions

- Fixed salary + 13th month and vacation bonus (1%)

- Possibility of teleworking up to 3 days a week, after two months' integration at ESC + fixed daily allowance

- Employee savings scheme: PERCO

Who we are

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is a leading non‑profit organisation representing over 100,000 cardiology professionals worldwide. Its mission is to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease. The ESC delivers innovative education, supports cutting‑edge research, and sets clinical practice standards through a broad network of sub‑specialty associations, working groups, and councils.

Visit our website to learn more: www.escardio.org

As part of its diversity policy, the ESC is an equal opportunity employer.

The ESC is a signatory of the “Activateur de Progrès” charter, promoting the belief that disability is a powerful driver of innovation and a key to building a more inclusive and equitable model in support of equal opportunities.

All applications will be carefully reviewed. Thank you for your interest in the European Society of Cardiology. However, if you do not hear from us within three weeks, please consider that we are not able to proceed with your application.