Clinical Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Manager, Clinical Operations to oversee global oncology trials. This role focuses on ensuring quality, compliance with regulations, and effective collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in clinical trial management and possess a degree in Life Sciences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical trials, ideally within oncology.
• Hands-on oversight of global or regional trials.
• Experience with audit preparation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate global oncology studies ensuring timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP guidelines and regulations.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Vendor management

Risk identification

Issue resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

Job Description

We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Clinical Operations to lead or support the execution of global clinical trials with a focus on regional oversight. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned clinical operations expert who is passionate about advancing oncology research and eager to make a meaningful impact on global development programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or coordinate global and regional oncology studies, ensuring delivery on-time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure clinical trial conduct aligns with ICH/GCP guidelines, FDA/EMA regulations, and internal SOPs.
• Partner cross-functionally with global teams, vendors, and CROs to ensure seamless study execution.
• Contribute to the development and review of essential study documents, including protocols, CRFs, operational manuals, and ensure inspection readiness.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members (note: this is not a line management role).

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in clinical trial management, ideally within oncology, and across Phases II and III.
• Hands-on oversight of global or regional trials with strong vendor and CRO management expertise.
• Skilled in risk identification, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with audit preparation or regulatory submissions is a plus.

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their , , , /belief, or .

www.planet-pharma.com