Clinical Trial Manager (LATAM)

Remote from: Brazil, Mexico +1 more, Argentina
Annual salary: Undisclosed
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Department: Project Management
Employment type: Full Time,
Job posted: 3 Jul 2026
Apply before: 3 Aug 2026
Experience level: Senior
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Biotechnology
2012

AI Summary

This is a senior Clinical Trial Manager role based in Mexico, responsible for leading clinical operations across Latin America. The position involves planning, executing, and overseeing clinical studies, acting as the primary client contact, and ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. The role offers significant career growth opportunities as the regional team expands. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical trial management, GCP, and regulatory requirements.

Role DNA

Job Complexity

Easy Hard

Pace & Pressure

Relaxed Fast-paced

Autonomy Level

Guided Full Ownership

Communication Load

Independent Highly Collaborative

AI Insight The role involves managing complex clinical trials across multiple countries in Latin America, requiring deep knowledge of regulatory environments, GCP, and strong leadership to coordinate with clients, sites, and teams.

Salary Analysis

AI Insight No salary was provided in the listing. Based on US market data for Clinical Trial Managers, the estimated median salary is $120,000 per year. The range typically spans $90,000 to $160,000, depending on experience and location. For a role covering LATAM, compensation may also include benefits and potential adjustments for cost of living.

Core Skills Required

Clinical Trial Management GCP Regulatory Affairs LATAM Site Management CRO Management Project Management Data Management Team Leadership Budget Management

Cover Letter Sample

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Clinical Trial Manager (LATAM) position. With over 8 years of experience in clinical operations across multiple countries in Latin America, I have successfully led cross-functional teams and managed complex trials in compliance with ICH-GCP and local regulations. My background includes driving site startup, enrollment strategies, and quality oversight.

I am particularly drawn to this role because of the opportunity to build and scale a regional team. I have a proven track record of mentoring CRAs and fostering partnerships that ensure timely and high-quality deliverables. I am confident that my skills in strategic planning and client management will contribute to your rapid growth in the region.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how I can help advance your clinical programs in Latin America.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Sample Interview Questions

Describe your experience managing clinical trials in Latin America. What were the key challenges and how did you overcome them?

I have managed trials in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. Key challenges included regulatory diversity and language barriers. I overcame them by building local expertise, establishing strong relationships with authorities, and standardizing processes across countries.

How do you ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and local regulations across multiple sites?

I implement robust monitoring plans, conduct regular training for site staff, and use centralized risk-based monitoring tools. I also maintain close communication with regulatory consultants in each country to stay updated on changes.

Can you provide an example of how you managed a difficult client or stakeholder?

Once, a client was dissatisfied with enrollment rates. I organized a joint meeting to review feasibility data and co-developed a revised recruitment strategy incorporating site feedback. This improved enrollment by 30% and strengthened our relationship.

How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple clinical studies simultaneously?

I use project management software to track milestones and risk. I delegate tasks to capable team members and hold weekly status meetings. I also set clear priorities with clients and adjust resources as needed.

What strategies do you use to identify and mitigate risks in clinical trials?

I conduct thorough feasibility assessments, use predictive analytics for enrollment, and establish contingency plans for site activation delays. I also encourage a culture of open communication to identify issues early.

We’re hiring a Clinical Trial Manager to help build and lead our expanding clinical operations across Latin America. This is an exciting, high‑impact opportunity based in Mexico, supporting rapid growth across Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru.

As the clinical lead, you’ll own the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical studies, serving as the primary client contact and ensuring delivery in compliance with protocol, SOPs, ICH‑GCP, and regulatory requirements. You’ll shape country‑level recruitment strategies, lead feasibility and site start‑up, guide monitoring and quality strategies, and mentor CRAs and partners as we scale a new regional team.

This role offers significant career growth, including opportunities to build teams, define processes, influence culture, and step into broader leadership and project management responsibilities as the region grows.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Primary clinical point of contact with the client
Collaborate with PM on monthly invoicing and variance management of clinical budget
Develop study related clinical documents (e.g. clinical plans, Informed Consent Form templates, study specific forms and manuals, CRF completion guidelines, study trackers, PSV/SIV slides and other training materials)
Identify and develop training needs for CRAs and third-party vendors specific to the study, protocol and practices including presenting these at Investigator Meetings and Study Kick-off meetings
Generate potential site list from key stakeholders and drive site feasibility process
Identify potential risks to the enrollment targets based on feasibility analysis and site’s contracted commitment
Develop and finalize the country recruitment/retention strategy
Develop timely and effective communication and good working relationships with investigators and study team to ensure effective and timely feasibility, site start up, enrollment, maintenance and close out procedures
Lead internal clinical team meetings and sets expectations for clinical team of CRAs and CTAs
Address all CRA and site questions and maintains Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) log as appropriate
Support in planning and conducting investigator meetings
Review and/or approve of IP release packages
Oversee, support and track all submissions and approvals to Competent Authorities and IRB/Ethics Committees in conjunction with regulatory departments as applicable
Develop clinical monitoring strategies for assuring study timelines are met and assuring quality deliverables
Generate and utilizes metric reporting (e.g., CTMS, DM Query Trends, Outstanding Monitoring Reports) to ensure that the study is conducted per plan and communicates issues to PM and CRAs as appropriate
Responsible for eTMF implementation and management
Collaborate with PM, CRAs and QA to develop any Corrective and Preventative Action Plan (CAPA) and is accountable for implementation and timely closure
Accountable to assist sites, internal staff and CRAs with the preparation for GCP audits
Work closely with PM for project-specific resourcing issues
Escalate pertinent CRA performance and site compliance issues when necessary
Collaborate with data management and CRAs to ensure data quality and compliance with data cleaning timelines
Manage processes for investigational product (IP) including drug accountability and reconciliation
When a cross-functional PM is not assigned to a given program, the CTM will assume project management responsibility as needed
Support business development and marketing activities as appropriate
May negotiate site budget and investigator contract with support from the legal department and/or site contracts group
May review site visit reports and ensures monitoring (i.e. scheduling and scope) is executed per monitoring plan
May be responsible for management of clinical vendors (e.g. labs, IP, patient diary, home health care) in conjunction with PM
May perform clinical data review of patient profiles, data listings and summary tables, including query generation
May have line management responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in science or health-related field. Advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 7 years of clinical research experience or proven competencies for the position with significant clinical monitoring experience
Professional working proficiency in English required

Preferred:

Advanced degree

Other Required:

Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others in a team setting
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service demeanor
Ability to travel domestically and internationally including overnight stays

Competencies:

Demonstrates mastery knowledge of ICH-GCP, relevant Precision SOPs, and regulatory guidance, as well as the ability to implement
Working knowledge of clinical management techniques and tools
Direct work experience in a cross-functional environment
Proven experience in functional management including proven experience in delegating while fostering cohesive team dynamics
Proven experience in planning, risk management and change management
High level of integrity and must inspire and demand the highest standards from a professional and ethical perspective
Ability to lead and inspire excellence within a team
Ability to create an environment where employees have a sense of ownership that will lead to increases in productivity and efficiency
Results oriented, accountable, motivated and flexible
Excellent time management, negotiation, critical thinking, decision making, analytical and interpersonal skills
Excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills
In depth proven experience in pharmaceutical and/or device research required
Demonstrated successful independent negotiation and conflict management strategies

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