Clinical Project Manager - 176117

Piper Companies; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellness programs

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Project Manager for a fully remote, permanent position. You will oversee global clinical studies from initiation through closeout, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful study execution across regions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in clinical research, with global full-service trial experience in a CRO.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of clinical research experience, including global full-service trials in a CRO environment.
• Lead PM on multinational studies rather than sponsor-dedicated or FSP-only programs.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical operations, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor oversight.
• Experience in cardiovascular, endocrinology, diabetes, obesity, gastroenterology, dermatology, or respiratory areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of global clinical trials, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality.
• Act as primary liaison between sponsors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional project teams and drive collaboration and efficiency.
• Track milestones, financial performance, risks, and study challenges; manage updates and forecasts.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/related

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Project Manager to join a leading organization within the clinical research industry for a fully remote, permanent position. The Clinical Project Manager will oversee global clinical studies from initiation through closeout, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure successful study execution across multiple regions.

Responsibilities of the Clinical Project Manager include:

• Lead the planning and delivery of global clinical trials, ensuring studies remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with quality expectations.
• Act as the primary liaison between sponsors, vendors, and internal teams throughout the duration of assigned studies.
• Provide leadership to cross‑functional project teams, driving collaboration, issue resolution, and operational efficiency.
• Track project milestones, financial performance, and key study metrics while proactively managing risks and study challenges.
• Develop and present project updates, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Qualifications for the Clinical Project Manager include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of clinical research experience, including significant experience managing global full‑service clinical trials within a CRO environment.
• Proven success serving as the lead Project Manager on multinational studies rather than sponsor‑dedicated or FSP‑only programs.
• Strong knowledge of ICH‑GCP guidelines, clinical operations, budgeting, forecasting, and vendor oversight.
• Experience in one or more of the following therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, or Respiratory.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams, prioritize competing initiatives, and deliver complex projects successfully.

Compensation for the Clinical Project Manager:

Salary Range: $140,000-$160,000/year (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), paid time off, company holidays, and additional employee wellness programs.

This job opens for applications on 10/9/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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