Clinical Project Manager

Pharmaron; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

HSA contributions

Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pharmaron is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to lead early-phase clinical trials, translating Sponsor protocols into integrated plans, and guiding cross-functional teams from initiation through CSR submission and TMF delivery.

The CPM interfaces with Sponsors, investigators, vendors, and leadership to govern scope, timelines and budgets, ensuring ICH-GCP compliance and data quality.

Qualifications

• CPM: Associates / equivalency (60 or more college credit hours) in related field + 2 years as a Project Manager; OR Bachelor of Science in related field + 1 year as a Project Manager. 3 years of Project Management experience in a Clinical Research environment may be substituted for educational requirements.
• CPM: Bachelor of Science in related field + 2 year as a Project Manager Clinical Research environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead early-phase clinical trials and manage cross-functional teams
• Oversee timelines, budgets, and risk to ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain sponsor communication and study documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

Project management

Clinical research

Regulatory knowledge

Vendor management

Education

Associates degree or 60+ credits

Bachelor of Science in related field

Tools

eClinical systems

Job description

Position: Clinical Project Manager

Salary Range: $80K-$135K

Location: Baltimore, MD

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About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 28 locations in the US, UK, China, and Singapore, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated high-quality services.

We're proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported 887 discovery projects, 1,100+ CMC programs, and 1,397 clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules, ADC's, biologics, and gene therapies and we work with more than 3,300 global customers. To learn more, visit www.pharmaron.com.

Job Overview

The Clinical Project Manager (CPM) is the single, accountable leader for early-phase (FIH, SAD/MAD, food-effect, DDI, 14C etc.) clinical trials, translating Sponsor protocols into integrated project plans and guiding cross-functional teams from study initiation and first-subject-in through CSR submission and TMF delivery. Acting as the primary interface for Sponsors, investigators, vendors, and senior leadership, the CPM governs study scope, timelines, budgets, and risk, ensuring ICH-GCP and global regulatory compliance while protecting project margin through rigorous change-order and vendor oversight. Leveraging real-time dashboards and eClinical systems, the CPM drives proactive issue resolution, produces executive-level status reports, and maintains inspection-ready documentation. Success is defined by on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality data, exemplary Sponsor satisfaction, and continuous process improvement that elevates PM Department and clinical unit performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Development to support feasibility assessments and site qualification activities
• Collaborate with regulatory teams to ensure accurate and complete feasibility documentation
• Build strong sponsor relationships by understanding client needs and ensuring confidence in study execution
• Contribute to proposal development, including cost estimation and preparation of sponsor-ready submissions
• Lead project kick-off meetings and align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Coordinate with vendors and consultants to define scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Develop and manage project timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, ensuring clear communication and on-time delivery
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and performance metrics; analyze trends and address issues proactivelyReview financials, approve vendor expenses, and partner with Project Finance on scope and budget changes
• Ensure high-quality study closeout deliverables, respond to sponsor inquiries, and lead lessons learned for continuous improvement

What We're looking for Clinical Project Manager

• CPM: Associates / equivalency (60 or more college credit hours) in related field + 2 years as a Project Manager; OR Bachelor of Science in related field + 1 year as a Project Manager. 3 years of Project Management experience in a Clinical Research environment may be substituted for educational requirements.
• CPM: Bachelor of Science in related field + 2 year as a Project Manager Clinical Research environment preferred.

Why Pharmaron?

Pharmaron is a premier service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities and established a broad spectrum of research, development, and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics, and CGT products. With over 21,000 employees and operations in the U.S., the U.K. and China. Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Collaborative Culture: You will thrive in our inclusive and collaborative environment, where teamwork and innovation go hand in hand. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions make a real impact. "Employees Number One" and "Clients Centered" are the core cultural values at Pharmaron. Our culture, which sets Pharmaron apart from other organizations, has evolved from our deep commitment to our employees, partners, and collaborators.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs
• Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi ...

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron (Stock Code: 300759.SZ/3759.HK) is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and CGT products. With over 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China.

Pharmaron is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi ...