Remote Senior Clinical Project Manager - Global Trials

Actalent; Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 147,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Life & disability insurance

HSA contributions

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager to lead complex clinical trial delivery from start-up through closeout. The role serves as the primary client contact, manages timelines, budgets, quality, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery and top-tier standards.

The position requires 7+ years in clinical research and 4+ years in project management within a CRO, with travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science or related field.
• 7+ years of clinical research experience.
• 4+ years of project management experience within a CRO.
• Proven experience managing global or multi-site clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, start-up, risk management, and quality oversight.
• Experience managing study budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact and escalation point for assigned studies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver clinical trials on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and study metrics.
• Manage study budgets, forecasting, profitability, and scope changes, including change orders.
• Oversee vendors and functional partners to ensure successful study delivery.
• Lead client meetings, project governance, and study status reporting.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, issues, and protocol-related challenges.
• Ensure inspection readiness, eTMF quality, and adherence to regulatory and SOP requirements.
• Support bid defenses, business development activities, and client presentations as needed.
• Mentor team members and provide leadership across project teams.

Skills

Clinical project management

Budget management

Client communication

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Team mentorship

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or related field

Tools

CTMS (clinical trial management systems)

eTMF management

Budget forecasting tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager to lead complex clinical trial delivery from start-up through closeout. The role serves as the primary client contact, manages timelines, budgets, quality, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery and top-tier standards.

The position requires 7+ years in clinical research and 4+ years in project management within a CRO, with travel domestically and internationally.