Clinical Project Manager

eResearch Technology Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Remote and hybrid work options

Flexible and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance and wellness

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Clario, within Thermo Fisher Scientific, seeks a Clinical Project Manager to lead cross-functional clinical projects from start-up to closeout and drive operational excellence.

You will manage protocol reviews, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications while ensuring compliance with GCP, ICH, and FDA regulations. Remote and hybrid options support flexible, collaborative work across sponsors and sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Healthcare, or related field.
• Experience managing clinical research projects in CRO/pharma environments.
• GCP, ICH guidelines, and FDA regulations knowledge.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial tracking, and resource management.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Project).
• Knowledge of medical imaging technologies or imaging-focused studies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead study start-up activities by reviewing protocol requirements, developing project plans, defining timelines and milestones, and coordinating project documentation.
• Establish and maintain project communication plans, reporting schedules, and stakeholder updates for sponsors and internal leadership.
• Identify project success metrics, oversee project progress, and proactively manage risks, resources, and operational challenges.
• Manage project finances, including forecasting, billing activities, scope reviews, amendments, revenue reporting, and pass-through costs.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, SOPs, applicable regulations, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate data collection activities across sites and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Provide leadership to project teams by setting expectations, facilitating training, mentoring team members, and promoting a collaborative working environment.
• Communicate protocol clarifications and revisions to project teams and ensure consistent understanding of study requirements.
• Support business development activities through client presentations, capability discussions, investigator meetings, and representation at industry events.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including submission support, final deliverables, and study completion activities.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities as needed, including performance management, employee development, hiring support, and workforce planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance departmental processes, project outcomes, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

GCP familiarity

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we help accelerate the development of life-changing therapies by delivering innovative endpoint data solutions that bring clarity and confidence to clinical research.

As a Clinical Project Manager, you will play a critical role in leading cross-functional clinical projects, driving operational excellence, and ensuring successful study execution from start-up through closeout. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy building strong relationships with sponsors, sites, and internal teams.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible and paid time off
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Life and disability insurance

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead study start-up activities by reviewing protocol requirements, developing project plans, defining timelines and milestones, and coordinating project documentation.
• Establish and maintain project communication plans, reporting schedules, and stakeholder updates for sponsors and internal leadership.
• Identify project success metrics, oversee project progress, and proactively manage risks, resources, and operational challenges.
• Manage project finances, including forecasting, billing activities, scope reviews, amendments, revenue reporting, and pass-through costs.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), applicable regulations, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate data collection activities across sites and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Provide leadership to project teams by setting expectations, facilitating training, mentoring team members, and promoting a collaborative working environment.
• Communicate protocol clarifications and revisions to project teams and ensure consistent understanding of study requirements.
• Support business development activities through client presentations, capability discussions, investigator meetings, and representation at industry events.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including submission support, final deliverables, and study completion activities.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities as needed, including performance management, employee development, hiring support, and workforce planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance departmental processes, project outcomes, and customer satisfaction.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Healthcare, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing clinical research projects involving investigational products within a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical environment.
• Clinical trial experience and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial tracking, and resource management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Project.
• Knowledge of medical imaging technologies or imaging-focused clinical studies is preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, and results-driven environment.

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It's a cause that unites and inspires us. It's why we come to work and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.

Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Clario is a leading provider of endpoint data solutions to the clinical trials industry, generating high-quality clinical evidence for life sciences companies. We offer comprehensive evidence generation solutions that combine medical imaging, eCOA, precision motion, cardiac solutions and respiratory endpoints. For more than 50 years, Clario has delivered deep scientific expertise and broad endpoint technologies to help transform lives around the world. Our endpoint data solutions have supported over 30,000 clinical trials in more than 100 countries. Our global team of science, technology, and operational experts have supported over 70% of all FDA drug approvals since 2015.