Project Manager II, Global Project Leadership

Allucent; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid depending on location

Flexible working hours

Training and development budget

Mentorship program

Job summary

Allucent in the United States seeks a Project Manager II to lead global clinical trials from start-up to delivery, guiding cross-functional teams, sponsors, and vendors to meet scope, timeline, and budget while upholding GCP standards.

This role focuses on Infectious Disease, Immunology & Inflammation, Cell & Gene Therapy, and Neurology programs, requiring strategic and execution-focused leadership and a commitment to quality and compliance across study sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life science, healthcare or business.
• 6+ years of drug development or clinical research experience.
• 1+ year of clinical project management experience.
• Experience managing Infectious Disease, Immunology & Inflammation, Cell & Gene Therapy, and Neurology programs.
• Expert knowledge of ICH-GCP(R2) and regulatory requirements.
• Strong financial, administrative and analytical skills.
• Experience across Start-up to Close-out lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver trials on time, within scope and budget.
• Develop and execute project plans aligned with GCP and regulatory standards.
• Serve as primary point of contact for sponsors, vendors and internal teams.
• Optimize vendor performance through management and oversight.
• Mitigate risks and manage budgets with proactive problem solving.
• Maintain inspection-ready documentation and Trial Master File completeness.

Skills

Project management

GCP compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Vendor management

Financial acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science, healthcare or business

Job description

Allucent

Location: United States

Department: Global Project Leadership (GPL)

Description

At Allucent™, we are dedicated to helping small-medium biopharmaceutical companies efficiently navigate the complex world of clinical trials to bring life-changing therapies to patients in need across the globe.

Looking to take your project management expertise to the next level? Join us as a Project Manager II (PM II) and lead the delivery of complex clinical trials that make a meaningful impact for patients worldwide. We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused leader with strong experience managing Infectious Disease, Immunology & Inflammation, Cell & Gene Therapy, and Neurology who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About the Role

As a Project Manager II, you will lead with impact and drive global clinical trials from study start-up through final delivery. You’ll oversee cross-functional teams, ensuring studies remain on track, on budget, and compliant with GCP and regulatory requirements while serving as the primary point of contact for sponsors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. With a focus on proactive problem-solving, risk mitigation, and operational excellence, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high-quality clinical programs that exceed client expectations.

Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Driving project success by leading cross-functional teams to deliver clinical trials on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Ensuring excellence and compliance by developing and executing project plans aligned with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory standards.
• Aligning stakeholders by serving as the primary point of contact for sponsors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Optimizing vendor performance through strategic selection, management, and oversight.
• Mitigating risks and control budgets by proactively addressing challenges, scope changes, and resource allocation.
• Maintaining inspection-ready documentation by leading key meetings and ensuring the Trial Master File and study records are complete.

Requirements

About You

If you are a results-driven Project Manager II with a proven track record of leading complex clinical trials from start-up to closeout. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at aligning teams and stakeholders, and take pride in delivering projects on time, on budget, and with uncompromising quality then this role is for you.

To be successful, we are looking for the following traits and behaviors:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in life science, healthcare and/or business degree

• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience, specifically experience in drug development and/or clinical research
• Minimum 1 year of project management experience, specifically as a clinical project manager
• Strong expertise managing the unique operational complexities associated with Infectious Disease, Immunology & Inflammation, Cell & Gene Therapy, and Neurology programs, including oversight of specialized vendors, timelines, safety considerations, and global study execution.
• Expert knowledge of ICH-GCP(R2), data and patient privacy practices, and applicable (local) regulatory requirements
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen, administrative excellence and analytical skills
• Experience managing all phases of the full-service clinical trial delivery lifecycle (Start-up, Maintenance, Close-out).

About Allucent

Our mission is to help bring new therapies to light. When you work at Allucent, that means rolling up your sleeves and applying your unique skill set, expertise, and knowledge to build partnerships with our clients in their pursuit to develop new, life-improving treatments.

If you're passionate about helping customers develop new pharmaceuticals and biologics; have an entrepreneurial spirit; and ready to join other science, business, and operations leaders, we would love to get to learn more about how we can help each other grow.

Together we SHINE. Find more information about our values.

Benefits

Benefits of working at Allucent include:

• Comprehensive benefits package per location
• Competitive salaries per location
• Departmental Study/Training Budget for furthering professional development
• Flexible Working hours (within reason)
• Opportunity for remote/hybrid* working depending on location
• Leadership and mentoring opportunities
• Participation in our enriching Buddy Program as a new or existing employee
• Internal growth opportunities and career progression
• Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
• Access to online soft-skills and technical training via internal platforms
• Eligibility for our Spot Bonus Award Program in recognition of going above and beyond on projects
• Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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