This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Clinical Project Manager based in India.
As a Clinical Project Manager, you will oversee the successful delivery of clinical trial projects, with a particular focus on medical imaging programs. You will manage the entire project lifecycle, from study initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and final closeout. Working closely with sponsors, clinical research sites, and multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure projects meet established timelines, budgets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in coordinating resources, managing financial activities, identifying potential risks, and maintaining effective stakeholder communication. The position also involves supporting clinical research teams, contributing to business development activities, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and industry guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity to combine project management expertise with meaningful contributions to clinical research and the development of life-changing therapies.
Accountabilities:
- Lead clinical study start-up activities, translating study requirements, protocols, and response assessment criteria into comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, and communication strategies.
- Manage the full lifecycle of clinical trial projects, ensuring effective execution from initiation through delivery and final closeout.
- Coordinate communication between sponsors, investigative sites, internal project teams, Business Development, and senior leadership, providing regular updates on project progress and key milestones.
- Monitor project performance, resource allocation, data collection activities, timelines, risks, and deliverables to ensure alignment with contractual and operational expectations.
- Oversee project financial management, including monthly invoicing, budget forecasting, scope reviews, contract amendments, pass-through costs, and revenue reporting requirements.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of project contracts, clinical study protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring consistent adherence throughout project execution.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to address protocol deviations, manage quality-related concerns, and communicate relevant protocol amendments and updates.
- Lead, train, and support cross-functional project teams, establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and effective collaboration practices.
- Partner with functional leaders to support team development, coaching, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to Business Development initiatives by participating in capabilities presentations, sponsor meetings, and the preparation and delivery of professional Investigator Meeting presentations.
- Coordinate clinical study closeout activities and applicable regulatory submission deliverables, ensuring all project requirements are completed accurately and on time.
- Where applicable, provide people-management support, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and team development.
- Identify potential operational challenges and implement appropriate solutions to maintain project quality, efficiency, and successful delivery.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. A degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or another healthcare-related discipline is highly desirable.
- 1–3 years of experience in clinical trials within a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical research environment, preferably with exposure to clinical project management.
- Previous project coordination or management experience supporting the clinical development of investigational medicines.
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines, and applicable clinical research regulations.
- Experience or familiarity with medical imaging in clinical research is a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in standard project management and business productivity tools, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate, and lead complex clinical projects while managing multiple timelines, financial responsibilities, and stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of project planning, resource management, risk identification, budget monitoring, and operational delivery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with sponsors, clinical investigators, research sites, and internal teams.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and quality-focused clinical research environment.
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure consistent project delivery.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package and performance-related incentives.
- Provident fund benefits.
- Medical insurance coverage.
- Flexible remote working opportunities.
- Access to modern office facilities.
- Employee engagement programs and local team events.
- Opportunity to work on international clinical research and medical imaging projects.
- Exposure to multidisciplinary teams combining scientific, technological, and operational expertise.
- Professional development opportunities within the clinical research and pharmaceutical services industry.
- Opportunity to contribute to clinical studies that support the development of innovative treatments and life-changing therapies.
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