Sr. Clinical Project Manager

Actalent; Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 147,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Life & disability insurance

HSA contributions

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager to lead complex clinical trial delivery from start-up through closeout. The role serves as the primary client contact, manages timelines, budgets, quality, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery and top-tier standards.

The position requires 7+ years in clinical research and 4+ years in project management within a CRO, with travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science or related field.
• 7+ years of clinical research experience.
• 4+ years of project management experience within a CRO.
• Proven experience managing global or multi-site clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, start-up, risk management, and quality oversight.
• Experience managing study budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact and escalation point for assigned studies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver clinical trials on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and study metrics.
• Manage study budgets, forecasting, profitability, and scope changes, including change orders.
• Oversee vendors and functional partners to ensure successful study delivery.
• Lead client meetings, project governance, and study status reporting.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, issues, and protocol-related challenges.
• Ensure inspection readiness, eTMF quality, and adherence to regulatory and SOP requirements.
• Support bid defenses, business development activities, and client presentations as needed.
• Mentor team members and provide leadership across project teams.

Skills

Clinical project management

Budget management

Client communication

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Team mentorship

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science or related field

Tools

CTMS (clinical trial management systems)

eTMF management

Budget forecasting tools

Job description

Sr. Clinical Project Manager (Home-Based / 100% Remote)

Join a growing global CRO and lead the successful delivery of complex clinical trials from start-up through closeout. As a Senior Clinical Project Manager, you will serve as the primary client contact, overseeing study execution, timelines, budgets, quality, and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

Must Have: 4+ years of recent Clinical Project Management experience within a CRO environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact and escalation point for assigned studies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver clinical trials on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and study metrics.
• Manage study budgets, forecasting, profitability, and scope changes, including change orders.
• Oversee vendors and functional partners to ensure successful study delivery.
• Lead client meetings, project governance, and study status reporting.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, issues, and protocol-related challenges.
• Ensure inspection readiness, eTMF quality, and adherence to regulatory and SOP requirements.
• Support bid defenses, business development activities, and client presentations as needed.
• Mentor team members and provide leadership across project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, health-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of clinical research experience.
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience within a full-service CRO.
• Proven experience managing global or multi-site clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, study start-up, risk management, and quality oversight.
• Demonstrated experience managing study budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Excellent client-facing communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading complex Phase I-IV clinical trials.
• Background in oncology, radiopharmaceuticals, cell therapy, or other complex therapeutic areas.
• Experience participating in bid defenses and business development initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of eTMF management, inspection readiness, and quality management processes.
• Experience working with global study teams, vendors, and sponsors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frederick, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $147300.00 - $200000.00/yr.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - Generous employer contributions for employees and dependents, national Aetna plans, telehealth access, Delta Dental PPO options, and VSP vision coverage.
• 401(k) with Strong Employer Match - 4% employer match plus immediate 100% vesting through a Safe Harbor plan.
• Flexible Time Off - Exempt employees receive uncapped "My Time" (MTO), while non-exempt employees receive 20 days PTO annually, paid holidays, personal days, and volunteer time off.
• Family Planning & Parental Support - Infertility coverage, 8 weeks of paid maternity leave at 100% pay, 4 weeks of paid parental bonding leave, and up to $3,000 in adoption assistance per child.
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance - Basic life insurance and AD&D up to 1.5x salary (maximum $500,000) plus short- and long-term disability coverage at 60% of pay.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions - Employees enrolled in the HDHP receive annual employer HSA contributions of $1,000 (individual) or $1,500 (family/employee-plus coverage).
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Programs - Free 24/7 support through Headspace, including mental health resources, counseling support, legal/financial assistance, work-life services, and access to over 3,000 wellness resources.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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