Clinical Services Project Manager I

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance (employee & dependents)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Clinical Services Project Manager I for a fully remote contract role. The candidate will oversee low- to medium-complexity clinical and laboratory projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for pharmaceutical clients, CROs, and site investigators, coordinating data and biospecimen workflows. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 2+ years of project management or clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management and/or clinical trial management in a regulated environment (CRO/diagnostic/pharma).
• Experience managing clinical or lab services projects with defined timelines and budgets.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities; effective cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clinical testing and laboratory services projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Establish and monitor detailed project timelines and cross-functional dependencies.
• Identify bottlenecks and risks early; implement mitigation strategies.
• Serve as primary contact for pharmaceutical clients, CROs, and site investigators.

Skills

Bachelor's degree (related field)

2+ years project management/clinical

leadership capabilities

interpersonal & communication

regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Services Project Manager I

Job Description

The Clinical Services Project Manager I manages low- to medium-complexity clinical and laboratory services projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with overall pharma services plans. This role serves as the primary point of contact for pharmaceutical clients, contract research organizations (CROs), and site investigators, overseeing clinical testing activities, lab workflows, and associated data to support high-quality and compliant project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple low- to medium-complexity clinical testing and laboratory services projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with agreed project plans.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor detailed project timelines, tracking cross-functional activities and dependencies to ensure smooth execution across clinical and lab teams.
• Identify potential project bottlenecks and risks early, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Serve as the primary single point of contact for external stakeholders, including pharmaceutical customers, CROs, and site investigators, providing clear, timely, and professional communication.
• Coordinate and oversee day-to-day sample process flow, ensuring proper handling, routing, and tracking of biospecimens throughout the clinical and laboratory lifecycle.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of clinical and lab results, maintaining high standards of data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Track, compile, and communicate project status reports and clinical study data to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with project objectives.
• Manage and organize project-related meetings, including preparing agendas, documenting minutes, and following up on action items to drive accountability and progress.
• Collaborate closely with the clinical sciences team and other cross-functional partners to support continuous improvement of processes, workflows, and project delivery practices.
• Apply knowledge of clinical trials, regulatory and quality processes, and sample process flow to ensure projects adhere to relevant guidelines and standards.
• Utilize standard office software tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email, to document, track, and communicate project information effectively.
• Work effectively under time pressure, managing competing priorities and multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of project management and/or clinical trial management experience in a regulated environment such as a CRO, diagnostic, or pharmaceutical setting.
• Demonstrated experience managing clinical or lab services projects with defined timelines, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate issues, propose solutions, and drive resolution.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to influence cross-functional teams and maintain accountability for project deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, CROs, site investigators, and internal teams.
• Familiarity with clinical trials processes, including quality and regulatory requirements and sample process flow.
• Proficiency in standard office software, including word processing, spreadsheets (such as Excel), and email tools.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance within clinical trial, diagnostic, or pharmaceutical operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
• Project Management or Clinical Research certifications are preferred.
• Experience in a CRO, diagnostic, or pharmaceutical industry environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with rapid milestone achievement in clinical or lab projects is preferred.
• Experience with bio-sample management, including handling, tracking, and reporting of biospecimens, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and their application in project management is preferred.
• Exposure to clinical operations and clinical trial processes, including coordination with multiple external partners, is beneficial.
• Comfort working with and interpreting clinical study data and project reports.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position that allows you to manage clinical and lab services projects from a home-based office environment. You will collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders across the clinical, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical sectors, using standard office software and online communication tools to coordinate timelines, meetings, and project deliverables. Applicants must reside in regions where the employer is registered to do business. The role involves working with time-sensitive clinical and laboratory data and may require flexibility to meet project deadlines and support stakeholders in different time zones, while maintaining a professional and organized remote workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Remote, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.