Senior Clinical Project Manager

Skills Alliance Enterprise
Nottingham
7 months ago
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Are you an experienced Clinical Project Manager interested in joining our biotech client? Our client is looking for a highly motivated Senior Clinical Project Manager to join their Clinical Operations team and support the operational management and execution of clinical trials.


Responsibilities


  • Autonomously leads one or more complex / pivotal clinical studies, providing leadership, operational strategy and direction to cross-functional clinical study team members (in-house and outsourced) from concept to closeout
  • Works closely with the Clinical Programme Lead (CPL) and Principal CPM to implement operational strategies for optimal study delivery
  • May provide mentorship to junior CPMs and Clinical Project Associates (CPAs)
  • Contributes to optimization of Clinical Operations processes and continuous improvement activities
  • Manages study timelines, budgets, and quality targets, ensuring effective tracking and forecasting
  • Collaborates with Site Management and Engagement on country/site selection and recruitment strategies


Required Experience


  • 10 years+ clinical research experience, including 5 years+ in clinical project management (or equivalent) roles
  • Experience in managing full-service out-sourced projects
  • Experience in hematology/oncology and/or autoimmune phase I/II studies
  • Experience with ATIMPs, site-level management and managing pivotal trials an advantage.


Skills/Specialist Knowledge


  • Adept at working in a global setting and matrix environment
  • Broad experience in a Clinical Trial Execution discipline (e.g. senior study management expertise, data management experience, clinical leadership expertise)
  • Demonstrated project management/leadership experience
  • Experience in understanding of key drivers impacting budgets and managing project to budget
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, investigator site personnel and service providers
  • Ability to manage in complex and challenging environments
  • Thorough knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulations
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical patient management
  • Ability to travel internationally (20-30%)


This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative biotech company. If you're a passionate Senior Clinical Project Manager and eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out on LinkedIn or send your CV to

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