The Clinical Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for the operational management of assigned clinical trials on behalf of the Sponsor, ensuring delivery in line with timelines, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements. The role acts as a key interface between the Sponsor, CROs, and vendors, contributing to study design, execution, and close-out within a regulated clinical research environment.

The CPM typically manages 1–3 clinical trials, depending on complexity, and works closely with Sponsor Clinical Operations Leads and Global Clinical Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the operational execution of assigned clinical trials from set-up to close-out in alignment with Sponsor objectives and applicable medical, scientific, and regulatory standards.

• Ensure studies are initiated, conducted, and completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

• Make appropriate operational decisions while ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and Sponsor SOPs.

• Act as the primary operational point of contact for assigned CROs and vendors; oversee day-to-day CRO performance, ensuring adherence to scope of work, timelines, and budget.

• Review and provide input on CRO-developed study documents (project plans, monitoring plans, risk management plans, etc.).

• Escalate project risks and issues proactively and ensure timely resolution.

• Ensure study registration in public clinical trial registries (e.g. ClinicalTrials.gov, EU registry).

• Support preparation of documents for regulatory submissions, including eCTD summaries where applicable.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Clinical Project Manager within clinical research.

• Proven experience managing CROs and third-party vendors.

• Experience working in pharma, biotech, medical devices, or life sciences within regulated environments.

• Ability to manage multiple clinical trials simultaneously.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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