Clinical Project Manager

Actalent; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Milton Keynes to lead clinical trial projects from initiation through close-out. The role requires driving schedules, budgets, and quality while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a science/medical degree (or nursing qualification) and at least 3 years of clinical research project management experience in sponsor, CRO, or site-based settings.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in scientific or medical discipline/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.