Senior / Project Manager - Oncology (Europe)

Worldwide Clinical Trials Limited; United States; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior/Project Manager to lead Phase I–IV clinical studies across global sites. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance to deliver high-quality results for patients and sponsors.

In this remote role open to Europe, you will partner with clients and vendors, navigate complex challenges, and drive delivery from start-up to closeout while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and a focus

Qualifications

• University or college degree, Life Sciences preferred; equivalents considered.
• At least 5 years in clinical pharmaceutical industry with Oncology PM experience or related healthcare leadership.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams in clinical research.
• Solid PM governance: time, quality, cost, resources, and risk management.
• Strong financial acumen with project budgets.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements for clinical development.
• Experience using project management software and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in English; fluent local language also required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Phase I–IV clinical trials from start-up through closeout.
• Direct cross-functional teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to meet objectives.
• Develop and adapt project plans, timelines and resource strategies.
• Manage budgets and financial performance aligned with contracts.
• Serve as primary client contact and drive high customer satisfaction.
• Identify risks and implement solutions to keep studies on track.
• Foster collaborative, multinational team environments and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality, regulatory, and client expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency and study delivery.

Skills

Clinical PM

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

ICH-GCP knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Life Sciences degree

Job description

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world. With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research. Make an Impact as a Senior / Project Manager at Worldwide Drive the successful delivery of Phase I-IV clinical trials that help advance the development of new therapies.

As a Senior / Project Manager, you'll lead complex local, regional, and global studies, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. In this highly visible role, you'll serve as the central point of coordination across cross-functional teams, clients, and external partners. Your ability to balance operational excellence, financial oversight, and stakeholder management will directly contribute to study success and client satisfaction. You'll take ownership of clinical trial delivery from start-up through closeout, leading project teams, solving complex challenges, and building strong partnerships that support exceptional outcomes for customers and patients.

This is a remote role open to candidates based in Europe. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones. Travel will be required on an as-needed basis and may include domestic and international travel, including overnight stays.

What You'll Do

• Lead the delivery of Phase I-IV clinical trials from study start-up through closeout, ensuring successful execution across all project phases.
• Direct cross-functional project teams and coordinate internal stakeholders, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and adapt project plans, timelines, and resource strategies to support study success.
• Manage project budgets and financial performance, ensuring delivery aligns with contractual commitments and business goals.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building strong relationships and driving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Identify project risks, evaluate complex operational challenges, and implement effective solutions to keep studies on track.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, resolving conflicts and supporting team effectiveness across global and multicultural settings.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality, timeline, regulatory, and client expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and the quality of project execution.

What You'll Bring

• University or college degree, preferably in Life Sciences, or qualification in a related allied health profession; equivalent combinations of education and experience will also be considered.
• At least 5 years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience, including proven Oncology clinical project management experience; alternatively, significant healthcare supervisory and clinical research experience within pharmaceutical or CRO environments.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary and cross-functional project teams in a clinical research setting.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, including time, quality, cost, resource planning, and risk management.
• Solid financial acumen, including experience developing and managing project budgets.
• Thorough understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and international regulatory requirements for clinical development programs.
• Experience using project management software and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Fluency in the local office language is also required.

Discover the Difference

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. Discover the Difference at Worldwide Clinical Trials.

Explore additional opportunities on our careers page, visit http://www.worldwide.com/careers, or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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.