Clinical Trial Manager

Actalent; Waltham (MA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to oversee global trial operations from a remote basis. You will manage project timelines, CRA monitoring, and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with GCP, FDA, and ICH guidelines.

Applicants should have 3–5+ years in trial management, 3+ years oncology experience, budgeting and contracts expertise, and strong cross‑functional communication. Some travel (5–10%) may be required; EST/remote work preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of Clinical Trial Management experience.
• 3+ years of oncology experience.
• Experience with study budgets, contracts, and invoicing.
• Sponsor experience.
• Working knowledge of GCPs and FDA and ICH regulations.
• Ability to lead effective meetings and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of Clinical Trial Operations, including project management and study center activities.
• Oversee CRA monitoring activities and vendor management.
• Ensure effective cross-functional communication of important study decisions and milestones.
• Lead effective meetings and demonstrate good judgment.
• Ensure trials are conducted in accordance with GCPs, FDA, and ICH regulations and guidelines.
• Manage external service providers and international clinical trials in regions including EU, CA, and Australia.

Skills

Clinical Trial Management

Oncology experience

Budgeting & invoicing

Sponsor experience

GCP FDA ICH knowledge

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in life sciences

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Trial ManagerJob Description

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of Clinical Trial Operations, including project management and study center activities.

• Oversee CRA monitoring activities and vendor management.

• Ensure effective cross-functional communication of important study decisions and milestones.

• Lead effective meetings and demonstrate good judgment.

• Ensure trials are conducted in accordance with GCPs, FDA, and ICH regulations and guidelines.

• Manage external service providers and international clinical trials in regions including EU, CA, and Australia.

Essential Skills

• 3-5+ years of Clinical Trial Management experience.

• 3+ years of experience in oncology.

• Experience with study budgets, contracts, and invoicing.

• Sponsor experience.

• Working knowledge of GCPs and FDA and ICH regulations.

• Ability to lead effective meetings and ensure cross-functional communication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or healthcare discipline.

• Proven verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience with inspection readiness.

• Understanding of cross-functional areas such as data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and pharmacovigilance.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.

• Willingness to travel 5-10%, domestically and internationally.

Work Environment

This position offers a 100% remote work environment, with a preference for candidates in the EST time zone.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waltham, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $90.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waltham, MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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 without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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