Senior Project Manager, Clinical Nursing

WEP Clinical; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clinical research company as a Senior Project Manager, Clinical Nursing. You'll oversee decentralized clinical trial projects, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with client expectations. The role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Enjoy a range of benefits including health insurance, 401K matching, and paid leave. Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in clinical research.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA, HSA

Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance

401K safe harbor plan and company match

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time

Paid maternity & paternity leave

Qualifications

• 4–7 years’ experience in project management or clinical research.
• Prior experience with decentralized clinical trials (DCT) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee setup, execution, and closeout of decentralized clinical trial nursing projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including timelines and budgets.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for project teams.

Skills

Team Player

Adaptable

Problem-Solver

Detail-Oriented

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree (health or science field preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

clinical trial/project management software

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical and play a vital role in the successful management of Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs). We challenge our team to bring thought-provoking ideas to the table and to help define and drive solutions for clients and patients. Join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes and make a difference in the field of clinical research.

Role Objectives:

The Senior Project Manager, Clinical Nursing is responsible for the oversight of the setup, implementation, and management of decentralized clinical trial nursing projects, and/or other clinical research projects.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Team Player
• Adaptable
• Problem-Solver
• Detail-Oriented

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the setup, execution, and closeout of both regional and global decentralized clinical trial (DCT) nursing projects, ensuring successful delivery in alignment with organizational and client expectations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including timelines and budgets, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, and proactively tracking out-of-scope services for inclusion in Change Orders.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, training, and operational oversight for DCT nursing project teams to ensure high performance and consistent delivery.
• Build and sustain positive, professional relationships with clients by serving as a primary point of contact and ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to project quality and delivery; communicate risks to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and clients as appropriate, ensuring transparency and proactive management.
• Participate in proposal and bid defense meetings to support business development efforts, and assist in contract discussions with potential clients.
• Collaborate with management to develop, document, and maintain standardized internal procedures and practices, including SOPs and quality assurance forms, to ensure consistency across programs.
• Design and deliver project-specific training for clinical trial nurses, and create essential document templates to support project execution.
• Lead tracking and reporting of project metrics, activities, and expenses, ensuring accurate and timely data to support financial tracking and billing.
• Escalate serious incidents including adverse events (AEs/SAEs), protocol violations (PVs), or other critical findings to the appropriate clinical or managerial authority; may also act as a line manager responsible for direct report development and performance reviews.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree (health or science field preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4–7 years’ experience in project management, clinical research, or monitoring, or equivalent qualifications.
• Prior experience with decentralized clinical trials (DCT) strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and clinical trial/project management software.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with sensitive information.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of clinical research process from Phase I through regulatory submission preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex ideas.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and interact effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines; willing to travel up to 20%.

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, HSA

Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

401K safe harbor plan and company match

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time

Paid maternity & paternity leave

What Sets Us Apart:

WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to over 120 countries worldwide to treat unmet patient needs.

We're Committed to Our Team:

WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth and development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events, and all that we do to support our employees.

We're Committed to DEI:

At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core of our DEI values. We are committed to giving employees opportunities for personal and professional success and growth, embracing everyone's unique identities.

Our services include:

Access Programs

Clinical Trial Services

Patient Site Solutions

Clinical Trial Supply

Market Access and Commercialization

WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.

WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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