Manager, Clinical Operations

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plan

Employee assistance programmes

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manager, Clinical Operations to lead planning and execution of clinical trial activities for a Pharmaceuticals & Biotech leader. The role partners with cross-functional teams to implement trial protocols, support decision-making, and maintain investigator relationships from a remote US-based location.

The position emphasizes compliance, vendor selection, and problem solving across the clinical development lifecycle, with travel about 25% and a compensation range of

Qualifications

• Requires university degree in medicine, science, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage clinical study deliverables.
• Expertise in a specific therapeutic area.
• Preferred monitoring experience.
• Willingness to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee clinical trial activities to meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement clinical trial protocols.
• Build and maintain relationships with trial investigators and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical guidelines during trials.
• Solve problems and make critical decisions on trial design and vendor selection.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Monitoring experience (preferred)

Education

University degree in medicine/science or equivalent

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Clinical Operations to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will oversee the planning and execution of clinical trial activities, with a strong focus on delivering studies on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to implement trial protocols, support operational decision-making, and maintain strong investigator relationships. The position also requires a practical understanding of compliance, vendor selection, and day-to-day problem solving across the clinical development lifecycle.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee clinical trial activities to meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement clinical trial protocols
• Build and maintain strong relationships with trial investigators and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulations and ethical guidelines during trials
• Solve problems and make critical decisions on trial design and vendor selection

Qualifications

• University degree in medicine, science, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage clinical study deliverables
• Expertise in a specific therapeutic area
• Preferred prior monitoring experience
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health and wellbeing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.