Senior Clinical Project Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Randstad UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Clinical Project Manager (sCPM) is tasked with the comprehensive operational management and oversight of global pharmaceutical clinical trials. This role demands hands-on execution and strategic involvement in lifecycle management discussions, supporting ongoing studies while leading new initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure seamless delivery across the clinical development lifecycle, from pre-clinical stages to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end operational management of pharmaceutical clinical trials, focusing on a global multi-centre Phase IIa study in Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- Lead the planning and preparation for upcoming Phase IIb and Phase III transitions, ensuring all operational requirements are lined up for the next phases.
- Take full ownership of a confidential Phase I study within the same program, managing it from startup through to completion.
- Provide high-level oversight of the clinical development lifecycle, including participating in lifecycle management (LCM) discussions.
- Deliver hands-on project management, supporting existing Project Managers while simultaneously running independent studies.
- Oversee CROs and external vendors to ensure delivery to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
- Facilitate collaboration across global functions to drive inspection readiness and continuous improvement.
Key Skills:
- Relevant pharmaceutical clinical trial experience (Pharma, Biotech, or CRO).
- Proven experience in Pharmaceutical studies is essential (Nutritional study experience is a plus but Pharma background is the priority).
- Extensive experience across the full trial lifecycle, specifically moving studies from Phase II into Phase III.
- Strong experience in Global Multi-centre study management.
- Proficient in ICH-GCP, CFR, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Senior Clinical Project Manager (Global Program Oversight)
Location: UK (Remote / London Victoria Hub)
Contract Type: 12-Month
Start Date: ASAP
Summary
The Senior Clinical Project Manager (sCPM) is responsible for the end-to-end operational management and oversight of pharmaceutical clinical trials within a global program. This is a hands-on execution role that requires the ability to manage the day-to-day delivery of clinical trials while contributing to high-level lifecycle management discussions and program strategy. The successful candidate will support an existing study team on an ongoing global program while also taking the lead on new studies. This role acts as a key link within the Clinical Operations department, ensuring seamless delivery across the clinical development lifecycle from pre-clinical stages all the way through.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end operational management of pharmaceutical clinical trials, with a focus on a global multi-centre Phase IIa study in Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- Lead the planning and preparation for upcoming Phase IIb and Phase III transitions, ensuring all operational requirements are lined up for the next phases.
- Take full ownership of a confidential Phase I study within the same program, managing it from startup through to completion.
- Provide high-level oversight of the clinical development lifecycle, including participating in lifecycle management (LCM) discussions.
- Deliver hands-on project management, supporting existing Project Managers while simultaneously running independent studies.
- Oversee CROs and external vendors to ensure delivery to timelines, budget, and quality standards.
- Facilitate collaboration across global functions to drive inspection readiness and continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant pharmaceutical clinical trial experience (Pharma, Biotech, or CRO).
- Proven experience in Pharmaceutical studies is essential (Nutritional study experience is a plus but Pharma background is the priority).
- Extensive experience across the full trial lifecycle, specifically moving studies from Phase II into Phase III.
- Strong experience in Global Multi-centre study management.
- Proficient in ICH-GCP, CFR, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Logistics & Travel
Work Pattern: Remote with a link to the London (Victoria) hub.
Travel: Approximately 20% travel required, including quarterly meetings in London and travel to Switzerland as necessary.