Sr Clinical Study Manager

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Clinical Study Manager to lead the cross-functional Clinical Study Team and ensure delivery of complex oncology trials. You will manage CRO partners, budgets, timelines, and regulatory requirements across diverse clinical programs.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years of clinical trial management experience, proven ability to run trials from start to finish, and strong communication skills. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific or healthcare field with 6–10 years of clinical trial management experience.
• Experience in CRO/vendor management, monitoring of budget scope, clinical site monitoring, and knowledge of basic data management/biostatistics processes.
• Clinical operations experience at a small or mid-size company.
• Experience running a trial from start to finish, including protocol writing, ICF generation, site feasibility/start up training, vendor management, CRF design, and close out.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cross-functional Clinical Study Team and ensure delivery of assigned trials.
• Oversee CRO activities, budgets, and timelines to meet objectives.
• Monitor trial progress and regulatory compliance across studies.
• Review study documents including protocols, eCRF design, and ICFs.
• Coordinate investigator meetings, site training, and vendor payments.
• Identify risks and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

CRO/vendor management

Clinical trial management

Budget management

Protocol design

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science/healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SENIOR CLINICAL STUDY MANAGER

Zentalis is a clinical oncology innovator developing a treatment approach for ovarian cancer andmultiple tumor types. Leveraging therapeutics development and biomarker expertise, Zentralis isadvancing monotherapy and combination studies of its investigational first-in-class WEE1 inhibitor, azenosertib. Focused on translating WEE1 science into clinical practice, we aim to equip physicians with a targeted, non-chemo, orally available medicine that enhances treatment experience, choice, and outcomes. Our mission: to unburden cancer patients with more convenience and care.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Clinical Study Manager to lead the cross-functional Clinical Study Team and ensure successful delivery of assigned clinical studies. In this role, you will be

responsible for the daily management of a diverse program of clinical trials, including management of contract CROs conducting company-sponsored clinical trials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with CROs to ensure that patient enrollment and data collection are completed in accordance with study timelines and objectives; escalates risk to timelines and budget as needed.
• Work with CRO to revise scope of service agreements, budgets, plans, and detailed timelines, and ensure that performance expectations are met.
• Oversee monitoring activities at clinical CROs by reviewing visit reports, protocol deviations and CAPAs; attend co-monitoring visits as required.
• Monitor study progress: ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines by maintaining regular contact with external vendors, including CRAs as applicable.
• Review and contribute to study Protocols, eCRF design and completion guidelines, pharmacy manuals, Informed Consent Forms, and other study-related documents.
• Coordinate/plan investigator meetings and/or site and CRA training.
• Perform financial management, including review and approval of site and vendor invoices.
• Track and coordinate trial related materials, including clinical trial supplies and laboratory samples.
• Perform review and QC central clinical files and trial master files.
• Identify potential study issues and recommend and implement solutions or corrective actions as needed.
• Work with CRO and/or core team members to address issues and risks associated with achieving the study deliverables and develop risk mitigation plan.
• Serve as a liaison and resource for investigational sites, review investigator contracts and site payments.
• Travel to CRO/vendor facilities and/or investigative sites to train and assess study team and CRAs.
• Organize and manage internal team meetings and other trial-specific meetings.
• Participating in the development, review and implementation of departmental SOPs and processes.
• Other projects as deemed appropriate.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a scientific or health care field is required with 6 to 10 years of clinical trial management experience or an appropriate combination of education and experience.
• Experience in CRO/vendor management, monitoring of budget scope, clinical site monitoring, and knowledge of basic data management/biostatistics processes and pharmacovigilance.
• Clinical operations experience at a small or mid-size company.
• Experience in running a trial from start to finish; initiating the trail that includes protocol writing, ICF generation, site feasibility/start up training, contract and budget negotiation, vendor management, CRF design, maintaining a trial and study close out.
• Experience working independently and in a team environment, being flexible and adapting in a changing environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to multi-task/ prioritize and time management of daily activities.
• Intermediate to advanced software skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint).
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility within a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent ability to work in a goal and team-oriented setting.
• Well-developed organizational skills