Clinical Project Manager

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Lead to manage cross-functional clinical study teams and CROs, ensuring effective study execution in line with quality, timelines, and budgets.

The role requires 3+ years in clinical research, including international registrational studies, and experience with CROs in regulated environments; fluency in English and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in clinical research with 2+ years managing international registrational studies.
• Experience with CROs, multi-disciplinary teams, and regulated environments.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of GCP, ICH E6, EU directives, and pharma R&D processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee study team communication.
• Coordinate study activities from start-up to CSR.
• Develop project plans and budgets; oversee vendor selection.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity.
• Support patient recruitment strategies and site selection.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Data Management and external vendors.
• Contribute to SOP updates and transversal projects.
• Participate in audits and inspections.
• Contribute to clinical reports and registry submissions.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Communication skills

CRO experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Job description

Role:

Lead and manage cross-functional clinical study teams and CROs to ensure effective study execution in line with quality, timelines, and budgets.

Responsibilities:

• oversee study team communication
• coordinate study activities from startup to CSR
• develop project plans, budgets, and oversee vendor selection and relationships
• ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity
• support patient recruitment strategies and site selection
• collaborate with internal departments (Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Data Management) and external vendors
• contribute to SOP updates and transversal projects
• participate in audits and inspections
• and contribute to clinical reports and registry submissions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in life sciences or relevant qualification
• minimum 3 years in clinical research, with 2+ years managing international registrational studies
• experience working with CROs, multidisciplinary teams, and in regulated environments
• fluency in English
• strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• knowledge of GCP, ICH E6, EU directives, and pharmaceutical R&D processes

Preferred:

experience in drug development, budget management, and working within QMS.

High-Value:

experience managing global clinical trials, particularly in regulated pharmaceutical environments, with responsibilities spanning study setup, vendor oversight, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional coordination.

Work setup:

not specified; travel may be required.