Clinical Research Project Manager

Insight Global; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Clinical Research Project Manager to lead trials from activation to closeout, ensuring protocol compliance and regulatory standards. You will oversee consent, recruitment, data management, and monitoring preparation, while coordinating with the Study Start-Up team for smooth initiation.

The role requires 5+ years of clinical research experience (or 3+ with a Master’s) and hands-on experience with interventional trials, SAEs/AEs, and team leadership in oncology

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of clinical research experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of clinical research experience.
• Experience supporting patient-facing interventional drug trials.
• Experience overseeing clinical trial operations, including protocol development, study management, and coordination across the study lifecycle.
• Direct experience working with research participants/patients.
• Prior people management experience, including coaching, performance reviews, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage clinical trials through study execution and closeout, ensuring protocol and regulatory compliance.
• Provide operational oversight of research activities, including participant recruitment and retention, data and specimen management, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Study Start-Up team to support study initiation and activation readiness.
• Maintain study documentation, regulatory submissions, financial tracking, and quality control processes.

Skills

Clinical research experience

GCP compliance

Regulatory compliance

People management

Oncology experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Job Description

The Clinical Research Project Manager leads and manages clinical trials through study execution and closeout, ensuring compliance with protocol requirements, institutional standards, and regulatory guidelines. This role provides operational oversight of research activities, including participant recruitment and retention, data and specimen management, and regulatory compliance. The Project Manager collaborates with the Study Start-Up team to support study initiation and ensure a smooth transition into study conduct. The role may also supervise research staff, drive process improvements, and provide guidance on clinical research operations and compliance.

Job DescriptionOversees clinical trial operations from study activation through closeout, including participant screening, recruitment, enrollment, consenting, data and specimen management, and preparation for monitoring visits, ensuring compliance with GCP and applicable regulations.Partners with the Study Start-Up team to support feasibility assessments, study planning, and activation readiness.May supervise, train, and mentor research staff, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.Maintains study documentation, regulatory submissions, financial tracking, and quality control processes to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.Supports departmental research operations, contributes to process improvements and SOP development, and serves as a resource on clinical research processes and compliance.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of clinical research experience OR Master's degree with 3+ years of clinical research experienceExperience supporting patient-facing interventional drug trialsExperience overseeing clinical trial operations, including protocol development, study management, and coordination across the study lifecycleExperience collaborating with Study Start-Up teams and supporting trials from initiation through closeoutDirect experience working with research participants/patientsPrior people management experience, including coaching, performance reviews, and team developmentStrong knowledge of Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory complianceOncology experience

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