Senior Clinical Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Contract Clinical Project Manager (Sr. CPM) – Nordics

Location: Remote (Nordic Region – Norway Focus)

Engagement Type: Interim / Freelance Contract (6 Months, strong extension potential)

Pay Model: Daily Rate (Outside IR35 / B2B)

Position Overview

We are actively seeking a seasoned, Nordic-based Senior Contract Clinical Project Manager (Sr. CPM) to take strategic ownership of high-burn clinical trials across Northern Europe. Operating on behalf of a premier global CRO, this interim assignment requires a hands-on operational leader with extensive experience driving complex Phase II–III study delivery across Oncology, Hematology, and Advanced Therapies.

Designed specifically for an established freelance consultant embedded in the region, this role offers operational continuity, risk mitigation, and seamless site execution across key Scandinavian research centers. Flexible start dates are available to accommodate standard notice periods or finishing contracts.

Key Assignment Scope

• Regional Operational Leadership: Drive end-to-end study scope, vendor management, and milestone delivery across Northern European and Nordic trial sites.
• Cross-Functional Team Oversight: Direct regional CRAs, clinical trial associates, and vendor partners to ensure strict protocol alignment, GCP compliance, and quality execution.
• Site Activation & Governance: Troubleshoot critical site initiation bottlenecks, lead local recruitment initiatives, and maintain strategic relationships with key Nordic Principal Investigators and academic medical centers.
• Sponsor-Facing Integration: Serve as the primary operational liaison for biopharma sponsors, managing risk registers, mitigation strategies, and timeline projections.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Nordic Presence & Language: Native or fluent Norwegian language skills (written and spoken) are strictly required to interface directly with local health authorities, ethics boards, and site staff. Candidates must be based in the Nordic region or demonstrate extensive experience running trials across Scandinavian health systems. Professional English proficiency is required.
• Proven CPM Expertise: Minimum 7+ years in Clinical Operations, with at least 3–4 years as a dedicated Clinical Project Manager running complex, multi-center international trials (CRO or Sponsor environment).
• Therapeutic Focus: Strong background overseeing high-complexity Phase II/III protocols within Oncology, Hematology, or Rare Indications.
• Contract Readiness: Proven history as an interim CPM capable of stepping into active study portfolios mid-stream, stabilizing site performance, and delivering immediate operational rigor.

Contract Highlights

• Duration: Initial 6-month contract with strong likelihood of extension into subsequent trial phases.
• Availability: Flexible start date (open to candidates finishing existing assignments or serving notice).
• Workstyle: Fully remote across the Nordics, with occasional regional travel to site or sponsor meetings as required.

How to Apply / Next Steps

If you are a Nordic-based Clinical Operations leader interested in a high-visibility interim assignment, please submit your CV or profile. Alternatively, feel free to reach out directly to arrange a confidential discussion regarding daily rates, trial specifics, and start windows.