Clinical Study Manager

Alignerr; Auckland; Remote; NZD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking an experienced Clinical Study Manager for AI training initiatives. This fully remote contract role focuses on overseeing operational execution of clinical trials and shaping AI models with real-world healthcare data.

You will manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional coordination with CROs and sites while navigating ambiguity in fast-moving environments. Remote, hourly contract with flexible 10–40 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets and timelines.
• Experience with CROs, vendors, and research partners.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical trial timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Oversee study budgets, forecasting and cost tracking across vendors.
• Coordinate with CROs, sites, and internal teams for seamless execution.
• Identify operational risks early and resolve issues before deadlines.
• Keep stakeholders aligned throughout the trial lifecycle.
• Apply clinical expertise to AI training projects using real-world data.

Skills

Budget management

Timeline management

Cross-functional teams

Clear written communication

Tools

eClinical platforms

Job description

About The Role

What if your clinical trial expertise could directly shape how AI understands and reasons about healthcare research? We're looking for experienced Clinical Study Managers to oversee the operational execution of clinical trials — and in doing so, help train the next generation of AI models built on real-world clinical data.

Clinical Study Manager (AI Training)

About The Role

What if your clinical trial expertise could directly shape how AI understands and reasons about healthcare research? We're looking for experienced Clinical Study Managers to oversee the operational execution of clinical trials — and in doing so, help train the next generation of AI models built on real-world clinical data.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned clinical operations professionals who want meaningful work on their own terms.

• Organization: Alignerr
• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

What You’ll Do

• Manage clinical trial timelines, milestones, and deliverables to keep studies on track and on schedule
• Oversee study budgets, financial forecasting, and cost tracking across multiple vendors and research partners
• Coordinate with CROs, investigative sites, and internal teams to ensure seamless study execution
• Identify operational risks early and resolve issues before they impact study timelines or quality
• Keep stakeholders aligned and informed throughout the full trial lifecycle
• Apply your clinical expertise to projects that inform and improve cutting-edge AI models

Who You Are

• Experienced clinical trial project manager with a strong track record managing budgets and timelines
• Skilled at working with CROs, external vendors, and cross-functional research teams
• Able to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously without losing quality or focus
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and confident navigating ambiguity in fast-moving environments
• Strong written communicator who can keep stakeholders clear and aligned

Nice to Have

• Prior exposure to data annotation, data quality review, or AI evaluation workflows
• Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas or study phases
• Familiarity with clinical data management systems or eClinical platforms

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge AI and healthcare research projects alongside leading research labs
• Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
• Freelance autonomy with the structure of meaningful, high-impact work
• Gain direct exposure to how advanced AI models are trained using real-world clinical data
• Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch