At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global clinical studies and manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic CRO environment.
- Company: Join a growing biotech-focused CRO with a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, private health insurance, life insurance, and fully remote work options.
- Other info: Opportunity for travel and excellent career growth in a fully remote role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the biotech sector while managing complex clinical trials.
- Qualifications: 4-5 years as a Clinical Project Manager with strong client-facing and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Clinical Project Manager (CPM) to lead the delivery of global and regional clinical studies for a growing portfolio of biotech and pharmaceutical clients.
This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic CRO environment, managing studies across multiple therapeutic areas while acting as the primary point of contact for sponsors.
The ideal candidate will have a strong CRO background, previous CRA experience, and a proven track record of managing complex clinical trials, client relationships, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the operational delivery of clinical trials from start-up through close-out.
- Serve as the primary contact for sponsors, ensuring exceptional client management and communication.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Data Management, Medical Monitoring, and Vendors.
- Drive study performance through proactive issue identification and mitigation.
- Conduct project meetings, governance reviews, and sponsor updates.
- Support business development activities, including participation in bid defense meetings and proposal development where required.
- Review project financials and contribute to budget management and forecasting.
- Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with ICH-GCP, company SOPs, and applicable regulations.
- Build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external clients, particularly within the biotech sector.
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum
4-5 years' experience as a Clinical Project Manager within a CRO setting.
- Previous experience as a
Clinical Research Associate (CRA) .
- Demonstrated experience managing clinical trials from initiation through completion.
- Strong client-facing skills with experience handling demanding and highly engaged sponsors.
- Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and indications .
- Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong understanding of GCP, clinical trial regulations, and study delivery processes.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Desirable
- Experience participating in bid defense meetings .
- Experience with budget reviews, financial management, and forecasting .
- Experience working with small-to-mid-sized biotech clients.
- Global or multinational study management experience.
Benefits
- United Kingdom
- Competitive salary (circa £4,800+ per month, dependent on experience)
- Private health insurance
- Life insurance
- Income protection
- Fully remote working
- Spain
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance for employee and family
- Life insurance
- €11 daily meal vouchers
- Fully remote working
- Portugal
- Competitive salary
- Company car
- Health insurance for employee and family
- Life insurance for employee and family
- €11 daily meal vouchers
- Fully remote working
- Travel Requirements
This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing to travel when required for:
- Bid defense meetings
- Sponsor meetings
- Internal company events and business needs
Senior Clinical Project Manager in England employer: Barrington James
Barrington James is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer tailored development opportunities and the chance to lead impactful projects across diverse therapeutic areas in the dynamic UK/Europe market. Join us to be part of a team that values flexibility, creativity, and meaningful contributions to healthcare advancements.
