Global Clinical Trials Project Lead

Hirebridge; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avania is seeking a Project Manager to lead clinical trials from planning through delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Programming, and Data Management, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and in line with the study protocol.

The role emphasizes ownership, hands-on coaching, and a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading clinical trials or medical device trials.
• Ability to manage scope, timelines and budgets for complex studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead EU-based and global clinical or medical device trials, coordinating work across Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Programming, Data Management, and other functions.
• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements using Microsoft Project or Gantt charts.
• Monitor project finances, including scope, monthly invoicing, unit- or milestone-based deliverables, revenue performance, profit margins, and potential financial losses.
• Identify when changes in scope or change orders are needed and communicate the supporting rationale clearly.
• Manage external vendors and ensure their work aligns with project requirements, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Review study protocols and ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Identify risks early, develop mitigation plans, and escalation issues appropriately.
• Maintain regular communication with functional leads to understand priorities, resource needs, dependencies, and progress.
• Navigate competing priorities collaboratively and support effective resource planning across projects.
• Use performance metrics and KPIs to monitor execution and support strategic alignment.
• Contribute to standardized project management processes and a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Budgeting & finances

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Resource planning

Tools

Microsoft Project

Gantt charts

Vendor management

Job description

Avania is seeking a Project Manager to lead clinical trials from planning through delivery. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Programming, and Data Management, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and in line with the study protocol.

The role emphasizes ownership, hands-on coaching, and a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration across functions.