Senior Clinical Project Manager

Hrcrs; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee and execute clinical trials. This fully remote position requires strong project management skills, relevant academic qualifications, and a minimum of 8 years' experience in clinical project management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership and strategic planning capabilities while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical project management.
• In-depth understanding of clinical trials and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex clinical studies.

Responsibilities

• End to end project management from study start‑up to closure.
• Act as the strategic liaison with Client/Financial Entity.
• Oversees planning and execution of clinical trials.
• Ensure project team member training is properly assigned.
• Lead cross‑functional teams in clinical development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational oversight

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

PMP certification

Master's degree or relevant certification

Tools

Clinical trial management systems (CTMS)

Electronic data capture (EDC)

Risk‑based monitoring approaches

Job description

The Senior Project Manager is a key role responsible for successfully planning, coordinating, overseeing, and executing clinical trials and registries in alignment with HRCRS standards and the Client’s/Financial Entity’s requirements. They serve as the primary liaison for all project‑related communications, ensuring that studies are progressing according to plan and that all stakeholders are both informed and engaged.

This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight to ensure the successful execution of global clinical trials/registries while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The Senior Project Manager provides strategic leadership, including portfolio planning, client/financial entity engagement, as well as high‑level risk mitigation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field. PMP, master’s degree, or relevant certification is preferred. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical project management within a Contract Research Organization (CRO), biotech, or pharmaceutical company.
• In-depth understanding of clinical trials, including planning, execution, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14155, ICH‑GCP, FDA IDE trials, and global medical device regulations.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex clinical studies simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Experience with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC), and risk‑based monitoring approaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• End to end project management from study start‑up to closure including ensuring that all relevant project plans are implemented as applicable (eTMF, Monitoring, & Data Management Plans, etc).
• Strategizes on portfolio planning and ideas to support Client engagement.
• Acts as the strategic liaison with Client/Financial Entity, provides guidance on trial/registry direction, innovations, and long‑term planning.
• Oversees the planning, execution, and completion of cardiac‑focused medical device clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that applicable study training is assigned to project team members in collaboration with Quality.
• Develop project plans, risk management strategies, and contingency plans to address potential trial challenges.
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of clinical trial data.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Clients/Financial Entities, providing project updates, strategic guidance, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross‑functional teams that include clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance.
• Provides oversight of direct reports including conducting performance reviews/support goal setting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This is a fully remote position and may be performed anywhere within the United States of America. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required for company meetings, site visits, audits, etc.

This Company participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.