Senior Project Manager - Oncology (U.S., Canada)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 129,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive and equitable workplace

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Oncology (U.S., Canada) to lead complex clinical trial programs across Phases I–IV in a remote setting. You will partner with functional leads, clients, and cross-functional teams to ensure disciplined execution, financial stewardship, and continuous improvement in a global clinical research environment.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration across global teams, with growth opportunities in a dynamic healthcare space and a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• University degree in life sciences or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in the clinical pharmaceutical industry with PM experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and using PM software.
• Strong financial acumen with budget management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of ICH Guidelines, GCP, and drug development processes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in English and the local office language.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams for clinical trials.
• Manage Phase I-IV trials from start-up to close-out.
• Develop and maintain project plans and resource strategies.
• Drive financial performance by managing project budgets.
• Partner with functional leads to address complex project issues.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain clear communication.
• Resolve challenges through negotiation and prioritization.
• Improve delivery efficiency while adhering to ICH and GCP standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager - Oncology (U.S., Canada) to join the team of a leader in the Healthcare space.

This role will lead complex clinical trial programs across Phase I-IV studies, ensuring disciplined execution from start-up through close-out. The position partners closely with functional leads, clients, and cross-functional teams to maintain accountability, resolve issues, and keep projects on track. It also plays a key role in financial stewardship, resource planning, and continuous improvement in project delivery within a global clinical research environment.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $128,500 - $254,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams for clinical trials
• Manage Phase I-IV trials from start-up to close-out, ensuring project accountability
• Develop and maintain project plans and resource strategies
• Drive financial performance by managing project budgets
• Partner with functional leads to address complex project issues
• Build strong client relationships and maintain clear communication
• Resolve project challenges through effective negotiation and prioritization
• Improve project delivery efficiency while adhering to clinical research standards

Qualifications

• University degree in life sciences or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• 7+ years in the clinical pharmaceutical industry with project management experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and using project management software
• Strong financial acumen with budget management and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of ICH Guidelines, GCP, and drug development processes
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in English and the local office language

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with collaboration across global teams
• Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic environment
• Inclusive and equitable workplace culture
• Support for travel opportunities, both domestic and international

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification- your background could be exactly what this team needs.