Global Project Manager

Emmes Group; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home Anywhere in the US

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

Maternal/Paternal Leave

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Emmes Group is seeking a Global Project Manager to lead multi-trial programs in a cutting-edge clinical research environment. You will partner with biopharma clients and internal teams across Emmes and Veridix AI to deliver on contract commitments, milestones, and quality standards.

The role emphasizes governance across trials, strong communication with stakeholders, and proactive risk management within a fast‑paced, science-driven company. Remote/US-based work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline is required.
• 7–9 years managing a clinical research portfolio across multiple indications and client types.
• 1–3 years in pharmaceutical and/or CRO settings, global Trial Team Lead or Global Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex trials within time, quality, and cost parameters.
• Strong client and internal relationship-building capabilities.
• Solid understanding of ICH GCP and global regulatory guidelines.
• Proficiency with MS Office and trial management systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary lead for project bids and multi-trial initiatives.
• Ensure delivery of project deliverables within contract, budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Develop client relationships with executives and project staff.
• Collaborate to manage risks and drive milestone achievement.
• Act as primary client contact and adapt to client needs.
• Track deliverables and present study metrics to stakeholders.
• Identify risks to delivery and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure quality control and timely reports and deliverables.
• Manage resources including budget, personnel, and subcontracts.
• Handle scope changes and out-of-scope requests.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship management

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

MS Office

CTMS

eTMF

EDC systems

Job description

Be Part of One Team, One Purpose.

cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. Through our two business units—

Overview

Global Project Manager

Be Part of One Team, One Purpose. At Emmes Group, we're shaping the future of clinical research—where human intelligence meets cutting‑edge technology to drive meaningful advancements in healthcare. With over 47 years of scientific excellence, we’ve led groundbreaking research in cell and gene therapy, vaccines, infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. Through our two business units—Emmes, a full‑service CRO, and Veridix AI, our technology, data, and analytical solutions— we are modernizing clinical trials and accelerating the development of life‑changing therapies.

We believe that every clinical breakthrough starts with people—people who are passionate, purpose‑driven, and ready to make an impact. At Emmes Group, we bring People, Science, and Technology together to collaborate with our customers and deliver global health impact. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring that every challenge is met with perseverance and accountability.

Responsibilities

• May serve as a primary lead for project bids and multi trial initiatives.
• Ensures that deliverables for assigned projects are completed according to the contract budget, schedule, and quality standards. Effectively manages projects in all areas of performance.
• Develops effective working relationships with clients, executive management, and project staff.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to manage project issues, proactively identify and mitigate risks and drive milestone achievement.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for biopharma clients. Demonstrates proficiency in knowledge and understanding of client needs.
• Tracks project deliverables against contract using Emmes' tools. Proactively prepares presents study metrics to maintain transparency for internal external stakeholders.
• Monitors trends and drives changes to the plan as needed; identifies risks to delivery and collaborates with the project team to develop mitigation plans to be presented to the client.
• Ensures adherence to quality control expectations and milestone timelines for delivery of contractually required reports and deliverables.
• Manages project resources i.e., budget, personnel, and subcontracts.
• Identifies and manages change to scope and requests for out of scope activities.
• Collaborates with Business Development, the Contracts Team, and executive management to ensure timely execution of contract amendments change orders.
• Prospectively manages client expectations.
• May present in bid defense meetings in collaboration with Business Development.
• Develops study management plans in collaboration with core project team members.
• Identifies and documents lessons learned from study successes and challenges to promote development of best practices.
• Models and propagates Emmes' commitment to a culture of quality in all aspects of our deliverables, utilizing a solution based, science driven, value added approach in collaborating with clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Scientific discipline Required
• 7-9 years Demonstrating scientific principles appropriate in managing a clinical research portfolio including multi-phase research experience in a broad range of indications and client types. Required
• 1-3 years Pharmaceutical and/or CRO setting, serving in a global Trial Team Lead or Global Project Management role or equivalent position. Required
• Demonstrable track record of success delivering complex and high priority clinical trials within agreed time, quality and cost working across multiple therapeutic areas, phases 1 to 4, in a global capacity. High
• Demonstrated experience in developing and fostering client and internal relationships. High
• Thorough understanding of ICH GCP and applicable global regulatory regulations and guidelines. High
• Skilled in MS Office Suite of products and working knowledge of Clinical Trial Management Systems, electronic Trial Master File, and electronic Data Capture systems and solutions. High
• Successful record in managing diverse staff and leading strong teams. High
• Strong verbal and written communication skills High

If you’re looking for a career where your work advances global health and where scientific excellence meets real-world impact, join us and be part of something bigger. One Team, One Purpose.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

• Flexible Approved Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Work From Home Anywhere in the US
• Maternal/Paternal Leave
• Casual Dress Code & Work Environment

CONNECT WITH US!

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The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.