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Clinical Trial Manager

Apsida Life Science
City of London
6 days ago
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Job Title:

Clinical Trial Manager

Location:

United States, Europe, United Kingdom, Australia, Asia (these are hybrid office based roles)

Salary:

Highly competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Apsida Life Science is currently partnering with a global, full-service CRO supporting biotech and pharmaceutical sponsors across all phases of clinical development. With a strong reputation in therapeutic leadership and global execution, this organisation is expanding as it continues to deliver high-quality trials in nephrology and other specialty areas.


This is an excellent opportunity for Clinical Trial Managers to take full ownership of global Phase I–IV trials while benefiting from a structured, supportive environment and long-term growth prospects. You’ll work cross-functionally and play a pivotal role in ensuring operational success across a portfolio of complex, high-impact studies.


Responsibilities:

  • Lead day-to-day operations of assigned studies in accordance with protocol, GCP, and regulatory standards
  • Act as the main point of contact for sponsor stakeholders on project deliverables and timelines
  • Maintain deep knowledge of the therapeutic area and specific study protocols
  • Oversee and support internal project team members including CRAs
  • Contribute to protocol design, data analysis plans, and final study reports
  • Develop and manage operational project plans, including timelines and vendor activities
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies across study components
  • Ensure site monitoring quality and CRA performance through direct supervision


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
  • 5+ years of Clinical Trial Management experience, ideally with CRO exposure
  • Demonstrated experience across Phases 1–4 (Phases 2–3 preferred)
  • Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination capabilities
  • Experience managing full project timelines and site/vendor oversight
  • Prior participation in bid defence processes is a plus
  • Remote flexibility available for candidates with minimum 5 years' CRO-based CTM experience


Position Highlights:

  • Global project ownership across Phases I–IV in a high-impact therapeutic area
  • Remote flexibility for experienced candidates with a proven CRO background
  • Lucrative equity scheme alongside competitive salary and bonus
  • Structured career path within a high-performing and stable organisation
  • Therapeutic depth: Opportunity to specialise or expand within nephrology and related areas
  • Work-life balance: Flexible hybrid model and supportive company culture


If you are interested in learning more, please contactJoe Footat Apsida Life Science:


Apsida Life Science is a specialist recruitment business based in London (UK), Redhill (UK), Boston (USA) & Pretoria (South Africa) that is dedicated to delivering the best talent to the Life Science industry. We believe there is a gap in the market for a cost effective, high quality and trusted recruitment service that puts the candidate journey at the heart of the recruitment process.

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