Clinical Trial Manager (Associate Director) - Stirling

Medpace; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits 

Competitive PTO packages

Structured career paths with growth

Company-sponsored employee events

Employee health and wellness

Awards

Job summary

Medpace in Stirling, UK, seeks a Director of Clinical Trial Management to lead day-to-day operations for oncology trials and other therapies. The role offers remote flexibility only with relevant experience and a competitive compensation/bonus program, plus equity grants.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional study teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide sponsor liaison throughout trials from Phases 1–4.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or life science field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of Clinical Trial Management experience, CRO experience preferred.
• Experience in Phases 1–4; Phases 2–3 preferred.
• Strong leadership and timeline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the project per contract and regulatory standards.
• Serve as primary Sponsor contact for operational issues and study deliverables.
• Maintain knowledge of protocol, therapeutic area, and indication.
• Provide cross-functional oversight of internal project team and training.
• Review study protocol, data analysis plan, and final study report when applicable.
• Develop operational project plans and manage risk assessment.
• Oversee management of study vendors and site quality.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Clinical trial operations

Sponsor liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or life sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

MedpaceMedpace is the leading CRO for Biotech companies and is continuing to add a Director of Clinical Trial Management (Operational role) to join our Clinical Trial Management Group in Stirling, UK. Clinical Trial Managers with expertise in Oncology or other therapy areas are welcome to continue to work in their area of expertise or to expand to a new therapeutic area. We provide remote flexibility only with relevant experience. We offer a very competitive salary/bonus program, plus equity grants which have become very lucrative for our associates.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide accountability for day-to-day operations of the project, as defined by the contract and according to ICH/GCP and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Serve as primary Sponsor contact for operational project-specific issues and study deliverables
• Maintain in depth knowledge of protocol, therapeutic area, and indication
• Provide cross-functional oversight of internal project team members and deliverables, which includes ensuring all necessary project-specific training is provided
• Review and provide input for study protocol, edit check specifications, data analysis plan, and final study report, when applicable
• Develop operational project plans
• Manage risk assessment and execution
• Responsible for management of study vendor
• Manage site quality, including direct supervision of project Clinical Research Associates and monitoring deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or life science-related field; Advanced degree in a health or life science-related field preferred
• Experience in Phases 1-4; Phases 2-3 preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of Clinical Trial Management experience, CRO experience preferred
• Management of overall project timeline
• Bid defense experience preferred
• Strong leadership skills

Medpace Overview

Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 6,000 people across 40+ countries.

Why Medpace?

People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today.

The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.

Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility.

Medpace Perks

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Competitive PTO packages
• Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
• Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
• Employee health and wellness initiatives
• Awards

What to Expect Next

A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.