Clinical Trial Manager

Discover International; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover International is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to lead the operational delivery of Phase I–IV clinical trials for pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors, from start-up through close-out. You will manage cross-functional teams and study timelines, ensuring delivery on time and on budget while maintaining quality and compliance.

The role requires 4+ years in trial management, strong leadership, and in-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP, UK/EU regulations, and risk-based monitoring.

Qualifications

• A life sciences degree or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in clinical trial management within a CRO, pharma, or biotech setting.
• Proven line management/mentoring experience.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, UK/EU trial regulations, and risk-based monitoring.
• Experience managing study budgets and vendors.
• Experience in oncology, rare disease, or cardiovascular trials.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end trial management for assigned studies, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to quality standards
• Line-manage CRAs/CRCs, overseeing site monitoring plans and performance
• Serve as primary point of contact for sponsors, providing status updates and risk escalation
• Develop and manage study budgets, timelines, and vendor/CRO oversight plans
• Ensure inspection readiness and compliance with ICH-GCP, MHRA, and sponsor SOPs
• Lead site selection, feasibility assessments, and study start-up activities
• Chair internal and sponsor study team meetings

Skills

Clinical trial management

Line management

Budget & vendor management

ICH-GCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Life sciences degree

Job description

Discover International is partnered with a UK-based CRO is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to lead the operational delivery of Phase I–IV clinical trials for pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors, managing cross-functional teams and study timelines from start-up through close-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end trial management for assigned studies, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to quality standards
• Line-manage CRAs/CRCs, overseeing site monitoring plans and performance
• Serve as primary point of contact for sponsors, providing status updates and risk escalation
• Develop and manage study budgets, timelines, and vendor/CRO oversight plans
• Ensure inspection readiness and compliance with ICH-GCP, MHRA, and sponsor SOPs
• Lead site selection, feasibility assessments, and study start-up activities
• Chair internal and sponsor study team meetings

Skills & Experience

• Life sciences degree (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years in clinical trial management within a CRO, pharma, or biotech setting
• Proven line management/mentoring experience
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, UK/EU trial regulations, and risk-based monitoring
• Experience managing study budgets and vendors
• Experience in oncology, rare disease, or cardiovascular trials