Senior Clinical Project Lead - Remote, Global Trials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Flexible time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sr. Clinical Project Manager to lead complex clinical trials from start-up to closeout in a fully remote capacity. You will serve as the primary client contact, manage timelines, budgets, quality, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years of clinical research experience and 4+ years in project management within a CRO, with travel as needed. This is a permanent, remote-ready position based in Frederick, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, health-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of clinical research experience.
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience within a full-service CRO.
• Proven experience managing global or multi-site clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, study start-up, risk management, and quality oversight.
• Demonstrated 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

CRO experience

Global/multi-site trials

Budget & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Sr. Clinical Project Manager to lead complex clinical trials from start-up to closeout in a fully remote capacity. You will serve as the primary client contact, manage timelines, budgets, quality, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years of clinical research experience and 4+ years in project management within a CRO, with travel as needed. This is a permanent, remote-ready position based in Frederick, MD.