Remote Clinical Project Manager, Inflammation (Phase 2b)

Syneos Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis…

401k match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Bonus eligibility

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Syneos Health is seeking an Experienced Clinical Project Manager - Inflammation (Sponsor-Dedicated/ Remote- US only). This role leads end-to-end management of a complex Phase 2b inflammation program, driving study execution, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced sponsor-dedicated environment.

You will oversee vendor and CRO relationships, manage budgets and documentation, and mentor teammates while maintaining high accountability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical project management experience within clinical research.
• Experience running clinical trials from start‑up through closeout.
• Experience supporting complex Phase 2b inflammation studies.
• Strong CRO/vendor management and oversight experience.
• Ability to independently drive study execution in fast‑paced clinical environments.
• Experience managing cross‑functional clinical trial activities within matrixed organizations.
• Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands‑on execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational execution of a complex Phase 2b inflammation study from study start‑up through database lock and closeout
• Independently manage day‑to‑day study operations with minimal oversight
• Own timelines, deliverables, risks, and issue resolution across multiple workstreams
• Maintain deep operational awareness across all aspects of the trial — this is a role for someone comfortable working “in the weeds”
• Ensure study milestones stay on track in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and competing demands
• Partner cross‑functionally to proactively identify risks, remove roadblocks, and implement operational solutions quickly
• Lead vendor management activities and maintain strong oversight of external partners and CROs
• Contribute to RFP development, vendor selection, and ongoing vendor performance management
• Hold vendors accountable to timelines, deliverables, quality expectations, and issue resolutionActively manage operational follow‑through rather than relying solely on escalation pathways
• Lead cross‑functional meetings with clear agendas, action‑oriented discussions, and strong follow‑up
• Drive accountability across internal teams and external partners
• Build strong collaborative relationships while effectively navigating challenging conversations and competing priorities
• Mentor or support junior team members as needed
• Operate confidently within a matrixed global environment with multiple stakeholders
• Draft, review, and coordinate key study documents including protocols, informed consents, monitoring plans, investigator brochures, and clinical study reports
• Support study budget tracking, forecasting, and operational planning activities
• Review data listings and support interim/final reporting activities
• Train CROs, investigators, study coordinators, and vendors on protocol and study requirements
• Contribute to SOP development, process improvement initiatives, and operational best practices

Skills

Clinical project management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Trial execution

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Syneos Health is seeking an Experienced Clinical Project Manager - Inflammation (Sponsor-Dedicated/ Remote- US only). This role leads end-to-end management of a complex Phase 2b inflammation program, driving study execution, timelines, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced sponsor-dedicated environment.

You will oversee vendor and CRO relationships, manage budgets and documentation, and mentor teammates while maintaining high accountability.