Clinical Project Manager

Actalent; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of clinical trial projects from initiation through close-out. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure timelines, budgets and quality standards are met in a fast-paced research environment.

The role requires a scientific or medical degree or equivalent nursing qualification and a minimum of three years' clinical research project management experience in sponsor, CRO, or site settings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in clinical research project management in sponsor/CRO/site environments.
• Experience delivering end-to-end clinical trial projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end clinical trial delivery from initiation to close-out.
• Plan studies, assess risks, and run kick-offs.
• Oversee study budgets, forecasting, and financial reconciliation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Science/Medical degree or nursing qualification

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of clinical trial projects from initiation through to close-out. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality research.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading end-to-end clinical trial project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Managing study start-up activities, including project planning, risk assessments, and stakeholder kick-offs.
• Overseeing study budgets, forecasting, financial tracking, and reconciliation.

What we're looking for:

• Degree in a scientific or medical discipline, or an equivalent nursing qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in clinical research project management within a sponsor, CRO, or site-based environment.