Job Description
The Clinical Research Manager (CRM) is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of assigned clinical studies at the country level, from study start-up through close-out.
The CRM coordinates investigators, clinical research sites, vendors, Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), and internal cross-functional teams to ensure studies are delivered in accordance with agreed timelines, quality standards, study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements.
This role serves as a key connection between local clinical operations and global study teams, proactively managing risks, resolving operational challenges, and driving effective study execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the operational execution of assigned clinical studies.
- Ensure study activities are delivered in accordance with timelines, quality expectations, protocols, GCP, and applicable local regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate and collaborate with investigators, research sites, CRAs, vendors, and internal study teams.
- Monitor study performance through clinical systems, dashboards, metrics, and data-driven insights.
- Proactively identify operational, regulatory, quality, financial, or timeline risks and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
- Exercise sound judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned responsibilities, escalating issues when appropriate.
- Support sites and study teams in addressing operational challenges, including patient recruitment, site performance, resource constraints, compliance matters, and stakeholder alignment.
- Build strong relationships across local, regional, and global teams and effectively influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Support the adoption of new processes, technologies, digital solutions, and evolving ways of working.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Clinical Operations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, or a related field.
- More than 6 years of relevant experience in clinical research.
- Previous experience as a Clinical Research Associate is strongly preferred, ideally including at least 3 years of clinical monitoring experience.
- Oncology Experience is preferred.
- Advanced English proficiency, with the ability to communicate effectively in a global and cross-functional environment.
- Strong knowledge of clinical research operations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable local regulations.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively with investigators, clinical research sites, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Travel: 20%-30% locally & internationally.
The ability to build trusted relationships, influence outcomes, negotiate effectively, and navigate complex stakeholder environments is critical to success in this role.
Key Capabilities
Accountability & Decision Making
- Takes ownership of outcomes for assigned clinical studies.
- Demonstrates autonomy and sound judgment within the scope of responsibility.
- Effectively determines when issues should be resolved independently and when escalation is required.
Digital & Data Proficiency
- Effectively uses clinical systems, dashboards, performance metrics, and data to manage study execution.
- Leverages insights to anticipate risks, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
- Demonstrates curiosity and openness toward automation, digital solutions, and company-approved AI-enabled tools.
Change Management
- Actively contributes to and supports change initiatives.
- Facilitates adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
- Supports colleagues and stakeholders in successfully navigating change.
Critical Thinking
- Evaluates complex issues from multiple perspectives.
- Assesses risks, implications, and trade-offs before making decisions.
- Develops pragmatic solutions that balance operational, regulatory, quality, and business considerations.
Agile & Flexible Mindset
- Adapts effectively to evolving study priorities and business needs.
- Operates successfully in dynamic, global, cross-functional, and virtual environments.
- Demonstrates resilience and flexibility when managing ambiguity or unexpected challenges.
Risk-Based Decision Making & Leadership
- Proactively identifies operational, regulatory, quality, financial, and timeline-related risks.
- Prioritizes actions based on potential impact to the study, patients, sites, and business.
- Applies a structured, risk-based approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Builds strong and trusted relationships with investigators, clinical sites, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Influences effectively without relying on formal authority.
- Navigates complex negotiations, competing priorities, and conflict constructively.
- Demonstrates empathy, diplomacy, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Adaptability, Change Management, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Management, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Trial Management, Continuous Improvement Techniques, Critical Thinking, Customer Satisfaction Management, Data-Driven Decision Making, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Global Change Management, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Leadership, Operational Activities, Organizational Change Management, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Project Management, Quality Management, Regulatory Submissions {+ 8 more}
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Job Posting End Date:
11/11/2026
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