Global Clinical Trial Manager - End-to-End Study Delivery

Discover International; Basildon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will line-manage CRAs/CRCs, oversee site monitoring and vendor oversight, ensure sponsor communication, and maintain strict ICH-GCP and regulatory compliance across UK/EU trials. This role is based in the UK.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in clinical trial management within CRO/pharma/biotech settings.
• Experience line-managing CRAs/CRCs is essential.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and UK/EU trial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end trial management for assigned studies from start-up to close-out.
• Line-manage CRAs/CRCs and oversee site monitoring plans.
• Serve as primary sponsor contact with status updates and risk escalation.
• Develop and manage study budgets, timelines, and vendor oversight.
• Ensure inspection readiness and compliance with SOPs.
• Lead site selection and feasibility assessments.
• Chair internal and sponsor study team meetings.

Skills

Line management

Project management

Risk-based monitoring

ICH-GCP knowledge

Budget management

Education

Life sciences degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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

You will line-manage CRAs/CRCs, oversee site monitoring and vendor oversight, ensure sponsor communication, and maintain strict ICH-GCP and regulatory compliance across UK/EU trials. This role is based in the UK.