Senior Project Manager / Associate Director - CNS (US/Canada)

Worldwide Clinical Trials Limited; North Carolina; On-site; USD 129,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee clinical trials from start-up to closeout. You will coordinate technical, financial and operational aspects and work with functional leads to meet customer expectations.

The role requires 5+ years in Clinical Project Management within a CRO and CNS experience. A Life Science degree is preferred and occasional global travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Clinical Project Management within a CRO setting.
• CNS experience required in PM roles.
• University/college degree in Life Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage clinical trials from start-up through closeout.
• Direct technical, financial and operational project aspects to meet time/quality/cost targets.
• Collaborate with functional area leads to ensure deliverables meet customer/contract expectations.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Travel willingness

Education

Life Science degree

University degree

Tools

PM software

Job description

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way. Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands‑on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

What the Project Management department does at Worldwide

Worldwide Clinical Trials Project management is the perfect blend of operational rigor and therapeutic expertise, with a client‑focused approach. Our Global Project Leads (GPLs) and Clinical Project Managers (CPMs) expertly guide our project teams to deliver with high quality, focusing on “doing it right the first time”. The Project Management team is engaged in all aspects of the trial collaborating with scientific and therapeutic leadership, coordinating across project teams, and providing flexible, innovative and proactive solutions. At Worldwide, you will be dedicated to a specific therapeutic area which will not only give you an opportunity to develop in depth global operational expertise, but also benefit from exceptional scientific and medical background that our experts bring.

What you will do

Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for the overall coordination and management of clinical trials from start‑up through closeout activities. Directs the technical, financial and operational aspects of the projects -- thus securing the successful completion of clinical trials. Works with major functional area leads to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project, interpret data on complex issues, make good business decisions and ensure solutions are implemented. Works to ensure that all project deliverables meet the customer’s time/quality/cost expectations. The SPM, with support from the Project Management Directors, working in collaboration with other functional area leads, is accountable for ensuring that all project deliverables meet the customer/contract expectations.

What you will bring to the role

High level of responsibility and accountability in all tasks. Communication skills. Ability to effectively perform in demanding situations. Thorough knowledge of project management processes with a solid understanding of how to craft and manage a project budget. Can demonstrate experience of successfully managing and/or leading multidisciplinary project teams. Your experience 6-7 years' industry experience with a minimum of 5 years in a Clinical Project Management role, within a CRO setting. CNS experience in a PM role is required. University/College degree, within Life Science is preferred. Ability to travel when needed.

Salary range

The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates): United States of America - $128,500.00 - $254,500.00

The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.

This is who we are. We’re a team of clinicians, scientists, and researchers who want to make healthcare better. We were founded on an unwavering commitment to authentic, personalized attention. And today, as CROs consolidate and the industry changes rapidly, that personalized attention is more important than ever. We all came to this industry for different reasons, from different walks of life. If you ask any one of us why we’re here, you’ll get a different answer. And that’s what makes us special.