Senior Clinical Project Manager

About the Company

A niche, rapidly scaling European CRO is seeking an experienced Freelance Senior CPM for a 12-month interim assignment to direct complex, multi-country clinical trials.

About the Role

This assignment is tailored for an independent consultant who excels at stepping into active pipelines, steering cross-functional study teams, and leading high-level sponsor interactions across Oncology, Immuno-Oncology, and Advanced Biologics trials.

Responsibilities

• Drive 12-Month Milestone Execution: Take operational ownership of Phase I–III multi-center oncology/biologics studies, driving study timelines, risk mitigations, and protocol delivery from startup through database lock.
• Biopharma Account Governance: Act as the primary operational interface to biotech and mid-sized pharma clients—leading status reviews, governance meetings, and strategic updates.
• Matrix Team Steering: Lead cross-functional study teams, field CRAs, central labs, and specialty vendors across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Complex Protocol Logistics: Oversee protocol execution involving specialized biomarker tracking, tissue/liquid biopsy workflows, and complex safety escalations.
• Audit Readiness & GCP Compliance: Maintain 100% inspection readiness across assigned trial networks, ensuring strict compliance with MHRA, EMA, and ICH-GCP frameworks.

Experience

• 7+ Years contracting/freelancing experience as a CPM / CTM: Direct operational leadership experience within a CRO environment.
• Therapeutic Focus: Proven track record in Oncology, Immuno-Oncology, or Targeted Biologics protocols.
• Proven Freelance / Independent Mindset: Experience stepping into active pipelines and integrating quickly with zero ramp-up delay.
• Sponsor-Facing Leadership: Success in client-facing governance and managing sponsor expectations.

Location

Must be based in the UK or Europe with an active Ltd / B2B consulting setup.

Why Consider This Assignment?

• Guaranteed 12-Month Scope: Long-term contract runway with potential for extension as new study cohorts open.
• Complete Operational Freedom: 100% remote working model with high visibility and minimal bureaucracy.
• Direct Stakeholder Access: Work alongside agile decision-makers rather than navigating corporate layers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.