Senior Clinical Operations Manager

ZP Group; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Sick leave

401K

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager to oversee global clinical development programs in a fully remote permanent role. You will drive study execution, timelines, budgets, and vendor oversight across cardiometabolic trials, including MASH, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular research.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor project teams while advancing operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive clinical project management experience within pharma/biotech/CRO.
• Proven success managing global clinical trials in cardiometabolic indications.
• Strong understanding of clinical development, PM methodologies, GCP/ICH, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct global clinical trial programs from startup to closeout, ensuring deliverables, budgets, and timelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams, external vendors, and stakeholders for successful execution across regions.
• Manage project risks, forecasts, and operational challenges with high quality and compliance.
• Oversee studies in cardiometabolic areas (MASH, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular).
• Provide strategic leadership and mentoring to project teams and drive process improvements.

Skills

Global trials

GCP/ICH knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Vendor oversight

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Clinical development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences/Business/PM

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager to join a leading clinical research and healthcare organization for a fully remote permanent position. The Senior Clinical Project Manager will oversee global clinical development programs, driving study execution, timeline adherence, and operational success across complex Internal Medicine trials, with a strong focus on cardiometabolic indications.

Responsibilities of the Senior Clinical Project Manager include:

• Direct global clinical trial programs from study startup through closeout, ensuring deliverables, budgets, and timelines remain on track.
• Lead cross-functional teams, external vendors, and key stakeholders to support successful execution of clinical studies across multiple regions.
• Manage project risks, resources, forecasts, and operational challenges while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Oversee studies within cardiometabolic therapeutic areas, including MASH, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular research programs.
• Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project teams while driving process enhancements and operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications for the Senior Clinical Project Manager include:

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive clinical project management experience within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or contract research organization environment.
• Proven success managing global clinical trials, including experience within cardiometabolic indications such as MASH, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular studies.
• Strong understanding of clinical development processes, project management methodologies, GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation for the Senior Clinical Project Manager:

Salary Range: $165,000-$175,000/year (USD)

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

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