Clinical Trial Manager (Oncology/Cardiovascular/Endocrine/Metabolic) - Lyon

Medpace; Lyon; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity grants

Remote work potential

Job summary

Medpace is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager in Lyon to lead trials across Oncology, Cardiovascular, Endocrine and Metabolic areas. The role includes potential remote work for eligible experience and requires strong leadership in a fast-paced CRO environment.

You will manage day-to-day operations, ensure ICH/GCP compliance, and act as the Sponsor contact for study deliverables, timelines, and vendors. Fluency in French and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or life sciences field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Clinical Trial Management experience, CRO experience preferred.
• Experience in Phases 1-4; Phases 2-3 preferred.
• Ability to manage overall project timelines and bid defenses is a plus.
• Fluent in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project operations per contract and ICH/GCP standards.
• Serve as primary Sponsor contact for operational issues and study deliverables.
• Maintain knowledge of protocol, therapeutic area, and indication.
• Provide cross-functional oversight of internal project team and training.
• Review study protocol, edit check specifications, data analysis plan, and reports.
• Develop operational project plans.
• Manage risk assessment and execution.
• Manage study vendors.
• Oversee site quality and supervise CRAs and monitoring deliverables.

Skills

Fluent French

Fluent English

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health/life sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Medpace is the leading CRO for Biotech companies and is continuing to add Clinical Trial Managers of different experience levels to join our Clinical Trial Management Group in Lyon. Clinical Trial Managers with expertise in Oncology/Cardiovascular/Endocrine/Metabolic are welcome to continue to work in their area of expertise or to expand to a new therapeutic area.We provide remote flexibility only with relevant experience. We offer a very competitive salary/bonus program, plus equity grants which have become very lucrative for our associates.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide accountability for day-to-day operations of the project, as defined by the contract and according to ICH/GCP and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Serve as primary Sponsor contact for operational project-specific issues and study deliverables
• Maintain in depth knowledge of protocol, therapeutic area, and indication
• Provide cross-functional oversight of internal project team members and deliverables, which includes ensuring all necessary project-specific training is provided
• Review and provide input for study protocol, edit check specifications, data analysis plan, and final study report, when applicable
• Develop operational project plans
• Manage risk assessment and execution
• Responsible for management of study vendor
• Manage site quality, including direct supervision of project Clinical Research Associates and monitoring deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or life science-related field; Advanced degree in a health or life science-related field preferred;
• Experience in Phases 1-4; Phases 2-3 preferred;
• Minimum of 5 years of Clinical Trial Management experience, CRO experience preferred;
• Management of overall project timeline;
• Bid defense experience preferred; and
• Strong leadership skills.
• Language: Fluent French / English

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) providing phase l-lV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through the advancement of clinical research. We leverage in-country regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic, endocrinology, central nervous system, and anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, we employ more than 6,500 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

When you join Medpace, you become part of an innovative team that brings cutting edge therapies to market while building a meaningful and rewarding career focused on scientific excellence and improving patient outcomes around the world through continuous learning and cross functional collaboration.

Purpose-Driven Work

• • Work alongside physicians, scientists, and industry-leading experts committed to advancing the global development of medical therapeutics through clinical research excellence

Collaborative Culture

• • Contribute to an interactive team environment that empowers decision making, creative thinking, and continuous learning through open communication and mutual trust.
  • Leadership throughout Medpace is both accessible and approachable

Continuous Growth & Development

• • Office based environment with on-site mentors
  • Defined career paths with clear advancement opportunities
  • Industry renowned onboarding and training programs designed to accelerate professional development
  • Ongoing training and continuous learning opportunities throughout your career
  • An environment that encourages employees to influence change, contribute ideas, and grow quickly

Other Employee Benefits

• • Competitive compensation programs that recognize and reward performance
  • Comprehensive health, wellness, retirement, and PTO benefits
  • Office based culture with occasional WFH that provides flexibility for eligible positions after training
  • Company-sponsored social events

Please note benefits may vary based on country.