Clinical Research Project Manager, Operations (1-Year Contract) in Penarth

Lead the planning, execution and oversight of clinical research studies while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive operational excellence, study delivery and continuous improvement across the clinical trial lifecycle.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the operational planning and execution of clinical research studies, ensuring delivery against study timelines, quality standards and business objectives.
• Act as the key liaison between internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective study planning, execution and issue resolution.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation of study protocols and operational requirements.
• Provide operational expertise and guidance on clinical trial processes, study feasibility, protocol implementation and regulatory requirements.
• Support protocol reviews and contribute operational insights to optimise study design and execution strategies.
• Drive study start-up, execution and close-out activities while ensuring alignment with project milestones and deliverables.
• Monitor study progress, identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful study outcomes.
• Facilitate study governance activities, including project meetings, operational reviews and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting and communication of study metrics, milestones and key operational updates.
• Promote consistency, quality and compliance across clinical trial operations through the application of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead post-study reviews and lessons learned activities to identify opportunities for process enhancement and operational excellence.
• Maintain oversight of study documentation and operational records to support inspection readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Support departmental and organisational initiatives to strengthen clinical research capabilities and operational effectiveness.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor Degree in Life Sciences/ Pharmacy/ Biomedical Sciences/ Nursing or related studies.
• 5 - 8 years of working experience managing and delivering clinical research studies within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research unit (CRU) or contract research organisation (CRO) environments.
• Strong experience supporting or managing Phase I, II, III and/or IV clinical studies across the clinical trial lifecycle.
• Sound knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trial regulations, ethics committee/IRB processes and clinical research best practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, study management and operational planning.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance study execution and operational efficiency.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience coaching, mentoring or leading team members will be advantageous.
• Proactive, strategic and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic clinical research environment.