Sr. Clinical Project Manager - Cardio / Metabolic

Julius Clinical; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Clinical is seeking a Sr Clinical Project Manager to lead metabolic continuum trials from initiation to close-out. You will manage cross-functional teams, ensure ICH-GCP compliance, and coordinate with sponsors on global programs.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder engagement and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in clinical trials (pharma and/or CRO)
• 5+ years as Project Manager
• Metabolic continuum studies experience including obesity, diabetes, MASH, dyslipidaemia, ASCVD
• Proven ability to build relationships with sponsor stakeholders including CEOs
• Multinational study experience
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Advanced business acumen and data-driven decision making
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead complex metabolic continuum projects from start-up to close-out, delivering within scope, budget and timelines
• Develop study-specific documentation with compliance and study teams
• Monitor progress against plans, KPIs and budgets; adjust as needed
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively
• Report progress to sponsors, internal stakeholders and steering committees
• Act as day-to-day contact for sponsors and project teams
• Drive process improvements and contribute to departmental growth
• Manage project finances and support proposals and bid defense meetings
• Resolve complex challenges through stakeholder engagement
• Participate in commercial activities such as proposal development and client meetings

Skills

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Stakeholder management

ICH-GCP knowledge

Job description

Julius Clinical is a leading global, full-service Clinical Research Organization (CRO) delivering integrated clinical development and real-world evidence solutions across five continents. Formed through the strategic merger of P95 and Julius Clinical, the organization combines P95's leadership in infectious diseases, vaccines, and real-world evidence with Julius Clinical's expertise in central nervous system, cardio-metabolic, renal, and rare diseases, creating a unique mid-sized CRO with scale, agility and scientific depth. With regional hubs in Africa, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe, we operate with a team of 500 professionals and a track record that includes more than 1000 clinical trials conducted in over 50 countries. We offer comprehensive CRO capabilities supporting both full-service and modular approaches across the entire development lifecycle and post-marketing phases for pharmaceutical, biotech, and public health partners.

About

Julius Clinical is a leading global, full-service Clinical Research Organization (CRO) delivering integrated clinical development and real-world evidence solutions across five continents. Formed through the strategic merger of P95 and Julius Clinical, the organization combines P95's leadership in infectious diseases, vaccines, and real-world evidence with Julius Clinical's expertise in central nervous system, cardio-metabolic, renal, and rare diseases, creating a unique mid-sized CRO with scale, agility and scientific depth. With regional hubs in Africa, Latin America, North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe, we operate with a team of 500 professionals and a track record that includes more than 1000 clinical trials conducted in over 50 countries. We offer comprehensive CRO capabilities supporting both full-service and modular approaches across the entire development lifecycle and post-marketing phases for pharmaceutical, biotech, and public health partners.

Job Requirements

As a (Sr) Clinical Project Manager in our cardiometabolic business unit focusing primarily on metabolic continuum studies, you will lead complex, sometimes global, clinical trials from start-up to close-out, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, act as the primary contact and partner for sponsors, drive excellence in compliance with ICH-GCP, protocols, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of one or more complex metabolic continuum projects in the delivery of services and key milestones to make sure that projects are delivered according to the client expectations and project scope, time schedules and budget
• Develop study-specific documentation in collaboration with compliance and study teams
• Monitor progress against plans, KPIs, and budgets; adjust as needed
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively
• Report progress to sponsors, internal stakeholders, and steering committees
• Act as the day-to-day contact for sponsors and project teams
• Drive process improvements and contribute to departmental growth
• Manage project finances and support proposals and bid defense meetings
• Resolve complex challenges through effective stakeholder engagement
• Participate in and support commercial-team led activities such as project strategy development, proposal development, BDM and client meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in clinical trials (pharma and/or CRO), with at least 5 years as Project Manager
• Extensive metabolic continuum study experience including but not limited to obesity, diabetes, MASH, dyslipidaemia, ASCVD,is required
• Proven ability to create strong relationships with small sponsor stakeholders including CEOs
• Multinational study experience
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Advanced business acumen and using data to influence decision makers
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and relevant regulations