Hybrid Clinical Research Program Manager (Enroll 2.0)

CHDI Management; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHDI Management, based in Princeton, is seeking a Clinical Research Program Manager (CPM) to lead vendor management, study operations, and cross‑functional execution for Enroll 2.0. The role requires coordinating with CROs, sites, and internal teams to maintain timelines and budgets in a hybrid Princeton setting.

The CPM will manage study documents, risk, and communication tools, supporting site activation, go‑live planning, and regulatory compliance while traveling occasionally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field.
• Experience managing projects or trials in pharma, biotech, CRO, or academic clinical research.
• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder study operations from planning to close-out.
• Proven vendor management experience including RFPs and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines and clinical document management.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to handle multiple projects and fast pace.
• Strong risk and issue management and proactive problem solving.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word; willingness to expand skills.
• Ability to work independently in a distributed, interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Vendor management: lead selection, onboarding, negotiations, renewals, and termination.
• Oversee CROs and service providers to meet timelines, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and monitor budgets, track invoices, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor SLAs and KPIs; conduct performance reviews and corrective actions.
• Identify vendor risks and manage scope changes with Clinical Ops, Science, Legal, and Finance.
• Serve as liaison between vendors and internal teams, reporting status and risks to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement of vendor management processes.
• Manage key aspects of clinical studies and documentation.
• Coordinate with IRBs, sites, and external partners across academia, industry, government, and non-profits.
• Develop study plans, monitoring, and communication tools.
• Track progress and report to management.
• Support site management and ensure successful study execution.

Skills

Vendor management

Project leadership

GCP/ICH knowledge

Excel/PowerPoint/Word

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in life sciences or related field

Tools

MS Project

CTMS/ePRO/EDC

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

CHDI Management, based in Princeton, is seeking a Clinical Research Program Manager (CPM) to lead vendor management, study operations, and cross‑functional execution for Enroll 2.0. The role requires coordinating with CROs, sites, and internal teams to maintain timelines and budgets in a hybrid Princeton setting.

The CPM will manage study documents, risk, and communication tools, supporting site activation, go‑live planning, and regulatory compliance while traveling occasionally as needed.