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This role leads full-service oncology clinical trials within a CRO environment, with accountability for delivery across scope, timelines, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. The Clinical Project Manager/Senior Clinical Project Manager coordinates cross-functional teams spanning clinical operations, data management, safety, medical monitoring, and biostatistics. The position manages studies from proposal strategy and bid defense through closeout, including client and senior sponsor communication. Candidates need substantial CRO clinical-operations experience, at least four years of full-service clinical project management, oncology expertise, and strong knowledge of GCP/ICH requirements. International and domestic travel may be required.
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I would outline the study phase, geography, patient population, key risks, and my ownership of the plan, budget, timeline, vendors, and study team. I would then explain the measurable delivery outcome, such as enrollment performance, database-lock readiness, quality results, or recovery actions taken to protect milestones.
I establish a clear baseline scope, assumptions, budget, and change-control process at project initiation. When a change arises, I assess operational and financial impact with functional leads, document options, obtain sponsor approval before implementation, and maintain transparent forecasts and reporting.
I build compliance into the operational plan through clear roles, training, quality oversight, timely documentation, risk-based review, and escalation pathways. I monitor key quality indicators and collaborate with clinical, safety, data management, and quality teams to resolve issues promptly and document corrective actions.
I would first analyze site-level enrollment data, feasibility assumptions, screen-failure patterns, competing studies, and country-specific barriers. I would lead the team and sponsor through a recovery plan that could include site support, targeted activation of backup sites, protocol-feasibility review, and frequent monitoring of agreed leading indicators.
I communicate early, factually, and with a clear recommendation. My updates summarize the issue, patient and delivery impact, root cause, mitigation options, decision required, accountable owners, and timing, so stakeholders can make informed decisions without surprises.
Are you an experienced full service Project Manager in the field of clinical trials who’s engaged in addressing the challenges facing the research and development of novel compounds in Oncology. Are you passionate about impacting the health and lives of patients around the world? Do you take a consultative approach to trial management, proving to be a valuable partner in trial operational delivery?
Precision for Medicine are looking to hire a Clinical Project Manager / Senior Clinical Project Manager with experience in Oncology who have managed full service clinical trials within a CRO setting to join our global team.
In this pivotal role you will have full service oversight for clinical projects across global/regional (ph I-IV) trials, within Oncology. Accountable for clinical project delivery, oversight of all functional departments, and ensuring agreed timelines, scope, cost and quality.
Involved in all study stages, including proposal strategy, development, costing, and bid defence, and seeing studies through the full cycle to completion, managing the client relationship, project team and budget and timelines throughout.
You will work in a cross-functional team with both internal and external stakeholders, driving quality and coordinating the study team.
We offer an amazing high-energy, dedicated, collaborative team members who enjoy a challenge, thrive in the details and flourish in dynamic environments. If you are no stranger to taking charge and seek positive teamwork to deliver extraordinary work, we have an opportunity for you.
How we will keep you busy and support your growth:
- You will independently lead clinical projects in accordance with the study budget and scope of work. You will use your strong interpersonal and organizational skills to set and achieve objectives in the execution of the projects; both contracted objectives and financial objectives. You may be called upon to run international trials as well.
- Serve as the primary point-of-contact liaison with the client to provide excellent customer service, including participation in proposal activities and client presentations
- Liaise with Project Team and senior management of both Precision and sponsors, including C level
- Handle and lead all aspects of a clinical research trial or trials
- Total project management for all functional areas including data management, safety, clinical, medical monitoring and biostatistics, etc.
- Prepare project status updates for clients and management; identifying key deliverables and performance metrics of success and escalation.
- Serve as an active member of the Project Team with the goal to contribute towards efficient management and execution of trials
- Prepare and reviews protocols and other study documentation such as project plans, inform consents, site contracts and budgets
Requirements:
- Degree or similar related life science qualification, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience in a full service/global Project Management role working in the CRO industry is essential.
- Extensive experience working within Clinical Operations position within a CRO, and at least 4 years full service Project Management experience in a clinical trial setting working for a Clinical Research Organisation.
- Experience managing studies within Oncology
- Working understanding of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process
- Ability to drive and availability for domestic and international travel including overnight stays
- Be able to communicate effectively in the English language both written and spoken
- Strong presentation skills
- Proven computer skills (MS Office, MS Project, PowerPoint) and software experience (CTMS, eTMF, EDC, IXRS)
- Proven ability to develop positive working relationships with individual and teams internally and externally
- Demonstrated core understanding of medical terminology and clinical trial activities as it relates to the execution of a clinical development plan
Precision for Medicine’s uniquely integrated offering enables the science of precision medicine by combining novel clinical trial designs, industry-leading operational and medical authorities, advanced biomarker and data analytics solutions, and an unequivocal real passion for rare diseases and oncology.
We are a people focussed CRO with a supportive and collaborative environment which promotes work life balance and encourages team development.
We invite you to learn more about our growing organization serving our clients that are researching ground-breaking cancer therapies. We strive to ensure employees feel appreciated for the contributions they make every single day.
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