AD/Director/SD Clinical Project Manager

Discover International; New Jersey; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover International is seeking an experienced clinical development leader to manage global oncology trials from start-up through completion. You will provide cross‑functional leadership across clinical operations, project management, external partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with GCP.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in clinical research or operations, strong leadership and communication skills, and proven success

Qualifications

• 10+ years in clinical research or operations.
• Experience leading global oncology trials and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of GCP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and oversight of global clinical trials.
• Manage study timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Provide leadership to clinical operations and project management teams.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Oversee CROs, vendors, and external partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Budget management

Regulatory/GCP

Vendor management

Global trial mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Global AD/D/SD, Clinical Project Management

We are seeking an experienced and strategic clinical development leader to oversee the planning and execution of global oncology clinical trials from study start-up through completion.

This role will provide cross-functional leadership across clinical operations, project management, external partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure clinical programs are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex clinical trials, leading cross-functional teams, overseeing external vendors and partners, and driving operational excellence across global clinical programs. This position will also contribute to the development and implementation of clinical processes, best practices, and organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of global clinical trials.
• Manage study timelines, budgets, milestones, and operational deliverables.
• Provide leadership to clinical project management and clinical operations teams.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful study execution.
• Oversee clinical trial vendors, CROs, and other external partners.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, regulatory requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate clinical program risks and operational challenges.
• Monitor study progress and provide regular updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support regulatory documentation and study deliverables across global programs.
• Drive process improvements, operational efficiencies, and development of internal procedures and best practices.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across global study teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Clinical Research, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in clinical research, clinical operations, or clinical project management.
• 5+ years of oncology experience
• Demonstrated experience leading global clinical trials and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of GCP and global clinical/regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership and people-management experience.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing CROs, vendors, and external partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience in oncology or other complex therapeutic areas is a plus.
• Experience working within a biopharmaceutical sponsor