Remote CNS Clinical Trial Manager (Contract-to-Hire)

Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Discounts

Job summary

Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, seeks a Clinical Trial Manager (contract-to-hire) to lead mid- to late-stage global CNS trials from start-up to close-out. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee CROs and vendors, and ensure studies meet quality and regulatory standards.

The role is remote and based in the United States, with day-to-day trial management responsibilities, risk assessment, and continuous process improvement across study

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related discipline.
• 5+ years clinical trial management experience within an industry sponsor environment.
• Experience managing CNS trials preferred.
• Global study management with CRO coordination.
• Knowledge of ICH, GCP, and global regulatory requirements.
• Project management principles including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute mid- to late-stage CNS trials from start-up to close-out.
• Lead day-to-day clinical trial operations across cross-functional teams.
• Oversee CROs and external vendors and monitor performance.
• Drive milestones: site activation, enrollment, data cleaning, database lock.
• Review plans and documentation to ensure protocol and regulatory alignment.
• Monitor progress with dashboards, timelines, and budgets.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related discipline

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, seeks a Clinical Trial Manager (contract-to-hire) to lead mid- to late-stage global CNS trials from start-up to close-out. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, oversee CROs and vendors, and ensure studies meet quality and regulatory standards.

The role is remote and based in the United States, with day-to-day trial management responsibilities, risk assessment, and continuous process improvement across study