Global Clinical Trials Lead

Excelya Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelya Group is seeking an experienced Clinical Project Manager to lead local clinical activities in pharmaceutical environments in Paris. You will oversee study start-up through close-out, ensuring alignment with global timelines and quality standards.

Your role requires strong autonomy, rigorous attention to data quality, and fluent communication with investigators, CROs, vendors, and cross-functional teams across geographies. French and English bilingual capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Clinical Operations within pharma or CRO.
• Experience as Clinical Project Manager or Study Manager.
• Involvement in interventional trials (Phase II–IV).
• Solid understanding of ICH-GCP and regulatory environment.
• Experience collaborating with investigators, CROs, and cross-functional teammates.
• Strong organizational, operational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate clinical trial activities at the local level from start-up to close-out.
• Ensure local execution of global study plans in alignment with timelines and quality standards.
• Serve as the key point of contact for local investigational sites and regional stakeholders.
• Ensure that clinical trial activities comply with local regulations, ICH-GCP, and internal SOPs.
• Coordinate local submissions to authorities and ethics committees as required.
• Monitor regulatory timelines and manage corrective actions.
• Support site activation, monitoring and close-out with CRAs and vendors.
• Manage relationships with local vendors (logistics, labs, CROs).
• Track recruitment progress, performance, and site-level metrics.
• Collaborate with global study teams, medical/regulatory affairs, and clinical operations.
• Participate in study meetings and provide updates on local activities.

Skills

Clinical operations

Clinical project management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Communication skills

French & English fluency

Job description

Excelya Group is seeking an experienced Clinical Project Manager to lead local clinical activities in pharmaceutical environments in Paris. You will oversee study start-up through close-out, ensuring alignment with global timelines and quality standards.

Your role requires strong autonomy, rigorous attention to data quality, and fluent communication with investigators, CROs, vendors, and cross-functional teams across geographies. French and English bilingual capabilities are essential.