Freelance / Contract Clinical Project Manager

ProPharma; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical trial organization is seeking a Freelance Clinical Trial Project Manager to oversee early phase clinical trial activities in the EU, including the UK. The role involves managing CRO partners, ensuring compliance with protocols, and coordinating across various functions like Regulatory and Quality. An ideal candidate will hold a BSc in Life Sciences and possess substantial experience in Clinical Project Management, particularly in the Biological field. This is a full-time remote position lasting 6 months starting January 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be educated within a life science discipline to at least a BSc or higher.
• Proven experience working as a Clinical Project Manager or higher is a must.
• Ideally skilled in the Biological space with Gene therapy exposure being of particular interest.
• Must demonstrate key experience managing CRO partners; working on early phase activities (Phase 1) all within the UK / EU.
• Fluency in English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients within the trials follow all protocols set out.
• Full management of the CRO partners throughout the project.
• Effective coordination on a cross-functional basis which includes Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain etc.
• Ensure compliance throughout the project to all necessary guidelines.
• Manage key stakeholders throughout the project.
• Devise solutions to any bottlenecks found.
• Ensure the overall success of the project as a key project leader.

Skills

Clinical Project Management

Life Sciences Education

CRO Management

Biological Space Knowledge

Fluency in English

Education

BSc or higher in Life Sciences

Job description

Company profile

For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. As the world’s largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de‑risk and accelerate our partners’ most high‑profile drug and device programs.

Job description

ProPharma is currently supporting a development organisation in the Biological space with support for their early phase (phase 1) Clinical trial activities within the EU. This project is to lead as a ‘Freelance Clinical Trial Project Manager’ where the key responsibility would be to manage the CRO tasked with the trial and all associated groups to ensure the success of the project. This assignment requires full time availability (1.0FTE); it can be performed remotely ideally within the EU (the UK is also possible) and it will last for a duration of 6 months with a start date of January 2026 being preferred.

Responsibilities included :

• Ensure patients within the trials follow all protocols set out (dosed)
• Full management of the CRO partners throughout the project
• Effective coordination on a cross‑functional basis which includes Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain etc.
• Ensure compliance throughout the project to all necessary guidelines
• Manage key stakeholders throughout the project
• Able to consider all avenues affecting the success of the project and devise solutions to any bottlenecks found
• Ensure the overall success of the project as a key project leader

Skills required

• Must be educated within a life science discipline to at least a BSc or higher
• Proven experience working as a Clinical Project Manager or higher is a must
• Ideally skilled in the Biological space with Gene therapy exposure being of particular interest
• Must demonstrate key experience managing CRO partners; working on early phase activities (Phase 1) all within the UK / EU
• Fluency in English is a must
• Can perform the project as set out within the job description

Additional Information

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.

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