Clinical Program Manager (CPM)

R&D Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners seeks a Clinical Program Manager to lead global clinical programmes from early development to patients worldwide, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality study execution. You will oversee cross-functional SMTs, manage budgets, and guide CROs and vendors to meet milestones.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in clinical operations and study management, with leadership experience in a matrixed environment and the ability to travel as required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or RN with 8+ years of relevant clinical experience in life sciences.
• MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years of cross-functional study management or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage clinical studies or programs, including financial oversight and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs) and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Author and review study-related documentation, including protocols and regulatory submissions.
• Select, manage, and oversee contract research organizations (CROs) and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCP standards.
• Communicate project status.
• Participate in departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives.
• If assigned, manage a team of direct reports, providing coaching, development, and performance management.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Study coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

BA/BS or RN

MA/MS/PharmD/PhD

Job description

Ready to lead global clinical programmes that bring innovative therapies from early development to patients worldwide?

R&D Partners is seeking a Clinical Program Manager (CPM) to join a leading pharmaceutical company in ROI. This role focuses on the successful execution of clinical trials across all phases (I-IV) and therapeutic areas, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical operations, study management, and cross-functional leadership.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage clinical studies or programs, including financial oversight and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-functional Study Management Teams (SMTs) and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Author and review study-related documentation, including protocols and regulatory submissions.
• Select, manage, and oversee contract research organizations (CROs) and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with international regulations, ICH guidelines, and GCP standards.
• Communicate project status,
• Participate in departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives.
• If assigned, manage a team of direct reports, providing coaching, development, and performance management.

Key Skills and Requirements

Education & Experience

• BA/BS/RN with 8+ years of relevant clinical experience in life sciences, or MA/MS/PharmD/PhD with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 4 years of cross-functional study management or leadership experience.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of disease or therapeutic areas and full-cycle study management.
• Proficiency in developing RFPs, managing CROs/vendors, and authoring clinical study documentation.
• Thorough understanding of FDA, EMA, ICH, and GCP regulations.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead and influence teams in a matrixed environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and change management skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in coaching and developing team capabilities.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel as required.

For more information, please contact Mandi Cakwe.