Senior Clinical Project Manager - Europe

Join UBC to apply for the Senior Clinical Project Manager – Europe role. UBC is a pharmaceutical support industry leader devoted to empowering health solutions for a better tomorrow, improving patient outcomes, and advancing healthcare. We provide services that enhance the entire drug development process and commercialization lifecycle, from clinical trial support to real‑world evidence generation.

Summary

The European PM (EU PM) provides operational oversight of assigned UBC projects, leading planning, coordination and completion of project work. The EU PM works closely with external clients/sponsors, internal project team members, vendors, and suppliers to ensure satisfactory delivery of contracted services and achievement of project milestones within defined budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day management of European/multi‑national global projects.
• Manage project scope, budget and timelines; prepare or coordinate development of deliverables.
• Ensure projects are conducted according to UBC and client SOPs, including training and record keeping.
• Act as UBC primary contact with sponsors for all project‑related items; coordinate investigator meetings and client meetings.
• Lead internal and external project meetings and manage project budget tracking.
• Develop and monitor project plans (risk, site, training, communication) and ensure compliance with established plans.
• Supervise and provide direction to project team members (PAs, APMs, CRAs, CSS, RA).
• Negotiate investigator/site/vendor budgets and address contract language improvements.
• Participate in protocol, case report form and study report design and review.
• Maintain Trial Master File and Clinical Trial Management System.
• Complete departmental oversight trackers and perform Lead CRA or CRA duties as needed.
• Contribute to UBC process improvement initiatives and present project information at client and internal meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education & Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (clinical, scientific or related field) or advanced degree desirable; equivalent job experience acceptable.
• 2–3 years of direct project management experience at a CRO or 5+ years of clinical trial experience.
• Proven working experience within clinical research and understanding of cross‑functional project management principles.

Technical & Knowledge

• Proficient with web‑based IT systems (e.g., CTMS, electronic CRFs) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project).
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for research conduct (GCP, ICH guidelines).
• Excellent working knowledge of clinical research and development, including medical terminology and therapeutic areas.
• Good quantitative skills and project budget understanding.
• Proficient in local language and fluent in English (oral and written).

Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization.
• Strong leadership, delegation and team‑coordination abilities.
• Effective planning, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and detail‑oriented.
• Strong presentation and multi‑tasking abilities.

10% travel required.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Project Management and Information Technology