Clinical Project Manager

Jobtailor; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 110,200 - 176,400; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Clinical Project Manager in Franklin Lakes, NJ, to manage complex clinical studies from protocol development to closeout. You will ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices and regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years in clinical study management, coupled with strong project and vendor management skills. This position involves approximately 30% travel, both domestically and internationally.

Salary range is between $110,200 and $176,400 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in clinical study management.
• Project management skills using formal processes for planning and tracking.
• Proficiency in vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and authors clinical research protocols.
• Manages essential study documents and trial master file.
• Trains and manages CRA teams for quality monitoring.
• Leads budget and timeline development.
• Works with data management and biostatistics teams.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Clinical research protocols

Regulatory requirements

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or relevant field

Job description

Clinical Project Manager serves as a study and project manager for studies of moderate to high complexity from protocol development through study conduct and study closeout in compliance with Good Clinical Practices and all National and Local Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and authors clinical research protocols, ensuring alignment with study objectives, regulatory requirements, and scientific standards.
• Manages essential study documents, maintains the trial master file, supports approvals, and leads final study reporting and closeout activities for complex trials.
• Trains and manages CRA teams to ensure high‑quality monitoring, while overseeing external vendors (e.g., CROs, labs) to maintain performance and compliance.
• Leads budget and timeline development in collaboration with core teams, oversees site selection and training, and ensures efficient study execution and status reporting.
• Works closely with clinical data management and biostatistics teams to design case report forms, support data cleaning, and contribute to accurate study analysis.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree required. Education and experience sufficient to contribute within local work unit with limited supervision. Preferred education/experience areas include the life sciences or other relevant technical area, such as clinical trials, Regulatory Affairs, or Quality.
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience in clinical study management with pharmaceutical, device, or CRO company.
• Project management skills required to include the use of a formal process and system for planning and tracking ongoing progress of clinical projects.
• Vendor management experience required.
• The Clinical Project Manager is expected to travel approximately 30% of the time, US and Internationally.

Preferred Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Project highly preferred.
• RN, RPh, Veterinary Technician/Technologist or Medical Technician/Technologist licensing or degree preferred.
• Professional certification through one or more relevant associations (eg, ACRP, SOCRA, RAPS) desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH requirements required. Knowledge of additional/local regulations a plus.

Primary Work Location: USA, NJ - Franklin Lakes

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Salary Range: $110,200.00 - $176,400.00 USD Annual