[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Alimentiv logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/d11f5845-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/alimentiv.md)[Alimentiv](https://jobicy.com/company/alimentiv.md) # Director, Clinical Study Management (Project Management) AI Summary Alimentiv is seeking a senior clinical operations leader to direct global full-service clinical trial delivery within its GI-focused CRO business. The role oversees clinical project management and project finance teams, translating organizational strategy into operational plans, staffing models, quality processes, and measurable service goals. It acts as a senior client-facing representative, supports sponsor negotiations, bid defenses, investigator meetings, and issue resolution throughout trial lifecycles. The director also carries substantial responsibility for departmental budgets, financial risk, change orders, regulatory compliance, and the development of managers and project teams. Candidates need deep CRO leadership experience, at least 10 years of relevant experience with a degree, and Phase II clinical-trial experience; Phase III and GI experience are strongly preferred.[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/alimentiv.md)ShareRemote from[UK](https://jobicy.com/job-region/uk.md), [Ireland](https://jobicy.com/job-region/ireland.md)SalaryGBP 93k–155k / yrDepartment[Project & Program Management](https://jobicy.com/categories/project-management.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceDirectorPublished3 Nov 2026Apply before3 Dec 2026Listing views48Application actions4Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. Opportunity details ## About this role. Alimentiv is a global CRO with a singular focus: advancing therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. GI is our WHY and for more than 30 years that purpose has driven our scientific rigour, operational excellence, and deep therapeutic expertise, including supporting more than 70% of IBD compounds in development. We operate as a private, profit-with-purpose company, channeling our commercial success back into scientific research, technology, and our people. With approximately 700 people across multiple countries and three service lines, we are growing deliberately, and the capability of our leaders and our organization is central to how we get there. If you want to do meaningful work, build something real, and invest back in research that changes lives — we want to meet you! Responsible for providing leadership and oversight to support the global activities and timelines related to execution of full-service clinical trials, including oversight of project management and project finance teams. As part of the senior leadership team, participate in the development and implementation of organizational strategies, technologies and best practices that ensure superior customer service, staff development, quality information management reporting and effective, efficient divisional short- and long-term goals that align with the organization’s vision, mission, and direction. Role includes policy and process development and improvement, product quality, compliance monitoring, staff resource planning, staff, and contractor performance management. To provide support, expertise and represent project and finance teams with sponsors/clients throughout the project life cycle. Ensure all team members deliver high quality, timely service and that service delivery processes are maintained in accordance with corporate and industry best practices that meet all regulatory requirements and guidelines. Support Business Development by assisting with bid development and defense as required. Positions: 1, global (please inquire with our talent acquisition team on specific countries of residence outside of the locations in which the role is advertised). ### What We Offer In addition, as an Alimentiv Employee, you’re also eligible for the following programs: * Education Reimbursement program for full-time employees * Monthly Cell Phone and Remote Work Allowance (dependent on role eligibility) * One time office setup allowance (can be used to purchase a scanner/printer, extra monitor, office furniture, etc.) * Working while visiting program – up to 4 weeks per year! * Flexible Summer Hours Program from May – September * Employee referral incentive – we know great people know other great people, and we think that warrants recognition! * Full-time employees also become beneficiaries of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment, and permanent members after 5 years of employment * Optional formal mentorship program (Alimentorship); country/region annual social events in person; leadership development programs for people leaders in accordance with your seniority; social committee and several other optional initiatives designed to support you in feeling like part of the Alimentiv team! Additional benefits may be available depending on the country of employment and are subject to local policies and eligibility. ### Our Services * End-to-end GI clinical trial services, from protocol design through submission support * Central medical imaging management and endoscopic reading * Precision medicine and biomarker solutions * Real-world evidence and clinical consulting * Histopathology and lab services through AcelaBio ### How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your resume through the Alimentiv Careers Portal or via LinkedIn’s Easy Apply. Resumes must be submitted in English. ### Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Alimentiv is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Accommodations are available upon request for persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Requests can be directed to [recruitment@alimentiv.com](mailto:recruitment@alimentiv.com). ### About the role: This role will include a combination of the following: Operational Planning & Oversight (40-50%) * As part of the senior management team, participates in the operational planning process identifying and advocating on behalf of the functional area and the stakeholders it supports. * Guides the departmental planning and implementation process to transform strategic plans and direction into measurable operational short- and long-term goals and targets. * Oversee and/or participate in the project development process working with Sponsors and functional Directors to negotiate and deliver quality product(s), assessing resource and financial and safety requirements, assigning resources, overseeing trial conduct, information, and data confidentiality, and supporting project teams by assisting the troubleshooting and resolution process while ensuring all align with corporate objectives. * Responsible to ensure sufficient project level staffing and maintain utilization targets. * Represent project operations on cross-department planning initiatives. Unit Leadership, Team Management and Engagement (30-40%) * Serve as a role model, motivator, and mentor to members of the Clinical Project Operations team ensuring functional areas are adequately staffed with qualified personnel, providing ongoing support to managers and/or leaders in the areas of work allocation, resource planning, staff allocation, training and development, employee engagement, team development and performance management (staff evaluation, performance improvement and lost time management). * Acts as senior representative of project operations team at client meetings. * Represent project operations at business development meetings including but not limited to bid defenses, general capabilities, and scientific conferences. * Attend and present at investigator meetings as needed. Product Service/Excellence (10-15%) * Works in collaboration with leadership team to achieve excellence in project services, evaluating and implementing recommendations to minimize organizational risk, meet all regulatory and/or industry standards, while creating and promoting programs that support the Organization’s growth as a world class provider of clinical research and research services. Budget Planning & Financial Risk Management (10-15%) * Working in conjunction with members of the senior leadership team to plan, manage, advocate and report on behalf of the department during the budget and annual operational review processes. * Maintain knowledge of financial and regulatory risks and requirements related to department service delivery and direct the development of methodologies to review, monitor, and manage risks and requirements. * Work in conjunction with business development to prepare budgets and proposal text in response to requests for proposal, requests for information and statements of work. * Oversee change order development for full-service projects ensuring realization of project costs are achieved in line with work performed. ### What we’re looking for Job Experience & Education Requirements: * Undergraduate university degree (Bachelor or Honors Bachelor) + minimum of 10 years related experience and training/continuous ongoing development OR College diploma/degree and a minimum of 15 years related experience. Additional: * Deep experience in CRO industry with full-service project management leadership, coaching and leading a team with an excellence mindset. * Phase II experience prerequisite, Phase III highly desirable * Experience in gastrointestinal (GI) clinical trial project management highly desirable * Financial Resource Management: significant financial responsibility (extensive participation in budget setting, autonomous expenditure and/or revenue generation decisions limited by company policy or financial processing, reconciliation and reporting. ### Compensation + Annual Bonus target ### Additional Information Stay Alert to Recruitment Scams Alimentiv is aware of a continued increase in phishing scams, which use various methods of attack via email, text, voice and social media, including individuals posing as our recruiters and contacting candidates with fraudulent opportunities. 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This job listing has been manually reviewed by the Jobicy Trust & Safety Team for compliance with our posting guidelines, including verification of the company's legitimacy, accuracy of job details, clarity of remote work policy, and absence of misleading or fraudulent content. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a high-accountability leadership role spanning global trial operations, people management, client relationships, regulatory quality, and financial performance. Success requires extensive CRO expertise and the ability to make sound decisions across competing clinical, operational, and commercial priorities. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader UK market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Highly competitive£124,000UK market range (per year)£90k–£145k0£159.50k AI insightThe employer discloses a yearly base-salary range of £93,000–£155,000, with an annual bonus target mentioned separately. The midpoint is £124,000 per year. Estimated UK market compensation for a senior CRO clinical study management director is approximately £90,000–£145,000 per year; actual pay can vary by location, therapeutic-area expertise, portfolio scope, and bonus structure. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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I use regular risk reviews to identify deviations early, assign accountable owners, and work with sponsors and functional leaders on corrective actions that protect both patient safety and commercial outcomes. Describe your approach to leading and developing clinical project managers in a CRO environment. I set clear expectations for delivery, client partnership, financial ownership, and escalation discipline, then support managers through structured coaching and development plans. I combine utilization and project-performance data with regular one-to-ones to identify capability gaps, recognize strong performance, and build succession capacity. What is your experience managing financial risk on full-service clinical trials? I partner with finance and project teams to maintain current forecasts, assess assumptions, review burn against scope, and identify risks that could affect margin or delivery. When scope changes, I ensure impacts are documented promptly and that change orders are developed, negotiated, and tracked before unplanned work becomes embedded. How would you handle a sponsor escalation involving an at-risk Phase III study? I would first establish the facts through an immediate cross-functional assessment of the timeline, enrollment, data quality, vendors, and patient-safety considerations. I would provide the sponsor with a transparent recovery plan containing prioritized actions, owners, dates, decision points, and a consistent governance cadence to demonstrate control and rebuild confidence. How do you ensure global project teams consistently meet regulatory and quality requirements? I embed quality expectations into operational processes, training, oversight plans, and performance measures rather than treating compliance as a separate activity. 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