Clinical Project Manager II, Oncology- Remote US

Fortrea; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off / Flexible time off

Company bonus where applicable

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead clinical trial initiatives, optimizing strategy, timelines, and budgets while ensuring quality and client satisfaction. You will manage scope, risks, and governance, coordinating with global stakeholders in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen, with a focus on patient-centric delivery and compliant operations. Remote work options may be available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Five years of clinical research experience in pharma/CRO with PM exposure.
• Ability to lead projects in matrix/virtual environments and manage scope, cost, and timelines.
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Experience mentoring teams and handling multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own project strategy and ensure timely, within-budget delivery with quality.
• Maintain customer relationships and coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Lead risk management, change control, and KPI tracking for client metrics.
• Forecast revenue, manage costs, and ensure governance and compliance.
• Provide leadership to build high performing teams and mentor staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Financial tracking

Resource planning

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team mentoring

Education

University/college degree (life science preferred)

Master's or advanced degree preferred

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview:

Project Managers own the operational strategy, determining the most cost effective and efficient means to successfully run and complete projects on time, while maintaining quality, remaining within budget, while meeting the customer's needs and adhering to the contract. Project Managers will work to develop and lead high performing teams by collaborating with key stakeholders to manage all aspects of the end-to-end lifecycle of the project including scope, timelines, risk, and budget. A successful Project Manager will bring innovation and future focused approaches to clinical trials with a focus on patient centricity and consistent solutions-oriented delivery.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Take accountability for proactively driving project performance toward contracted deliverables while meeting customer needs and maintaining operational excellence.
• Take ownership of the customer relationship while drawing on the Company's pool of experts.
• Drive communication and collaboration with the client and project team across a matrixed, multi-cultural, environment. Lead the development of the project strategy and ensure prioritization with the project team and key stakeholders in the creation of clear, data driven strategies and proactive management of project scope, timelines, quality, and budget. In collaboration with relevant departments, prepare and deliver presentations for new business as required.
• Lead the identification of project, financial and quality risk leveraging end to end risk management practices and quality by design principles. Appropriately utilize data sources, dashboards, and risk management strategies to drive innovation and proactive problem solving with the project and client teams.
• Lead the adherence to project governance and issue escalation pathways, ensuring that project plans are in place to address identified risk while adhering to professional standards, SOPs, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with project team members and key stakeholders to oversee and manage project budgets, resources, and scope. Ensure adherence to established budget and financial milestones. Accountable for accurately forecasting project revenue and managing project costs in adherence to the budget. Leading the timely management of changes to scope and the change order process. Ensures project team awareness and tracking of KPIs for any client specific metrics.
• Provide inspiring leadership and play a key role in the creation of high performing project teams. Facilitating communication and teamwork while driving delivery, ensuring that team members understand contracted scope, timelines, and budget. Ensures that resource projections are accurate and visible to resourcing teams, proactively escalating resource constraints and challenges. Develops and mentors team members in multiple areas of expertise and provides feedback as needed to respective line managers.
• All other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications (Minimum Required):

• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession (i.e., nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.

Experience (Minimum Required):

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO.
• 2+ years of Clinical Project Management experience within a CRO or pharma company
• In lieu of the above requirement, candidates with (a) six (6) years supervisory experience in a heath care setting and (b) five (5) years clinical research experience including one (1) years of project management experience (international clinical trial management experience preferred) in the pharmaceutical or CRO industries will be considered
• Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and Power Point).
• Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions independently.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system.
• Financial awareness and ability to actively utilize financial tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior project team members.
• Ability to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to present to staff at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Master's or other advanced degree.
• PMP certification

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Standard Office Environment or remote based work required.
• Weekend and off-hour work as required.

Travel Requirements:

• Local, Domestic, Regional, Global
• % of time: up to 30%
• % of the above that requires overnight stay: up to 30%
• Travel is primarily to where: domestic and international travel

Pay Range:

$135,000- $150,000

Benefits:

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable.

Application Deadline:

11/10/2026 #LI Remote #CS1 Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.