Senior Clinical Project Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Project Manager (CPM) to lead the delivery of global and regional clinical studies for a growing portfolio of biotech and pharmaceutical clients. This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic CRO environment, managing studies across multiple therapeutic areas while acting as the primary point of contact for sponsors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong CRO background, previous CRA experience, and a proven track record of managing complex clinical trials, client relationships, budgets, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the operational delivery of clinical trials from start-up through close-out.
• Serve as the primary contact for sponsors, ensuring exceptional client management and communication.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Regulatory, Data Management, Medical Monitoring, and Vendors.
• Drive study performance through proactive issue identification and mitigation.
• Conduct project meetings, governance reviews, and sponsor updates.
• Support business development activities, including participation in bid defense meetings and proposal development where required.
• Review project financials and contribute to budget management and forecasting.
• Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with ICH-GCP, company SOPs, and applicable regulations.
• Build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external clients, particularly within the biotech sector.

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 4-5 years' experience as a Clinical Project Manager within a CRO setting.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
• Demonstrated experience managing clinical trials from initiation through completion.
• Strong client-facing skills with experience handling demanding and highly engaged sponsors.
• Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and indications.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of GCP, clinical trial regulations, and study delivery processes.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Desirable

• Experience participating in bid defense meetings.
• Experience with budget reviews, financial management, and forecasting.
• Experience working with small-to-mid-sized biotech clients.
• Global or multinational study management experience.

Benefits

United Kingdom

• Competitive salary (circa £4,800+ per month, dependent on experience)
• Private health insurance
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Fully remote working

Spain

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance for employee and family
• Life insurance
• €11 daily meal vouchers
• Fully remote working

Portugal

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Health insurance for employee and family
• Life insurance for employee and family
• €11 daily meal vouchers
• Fully remote working

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, candidates must be willing to travel when required for:

• Bid defense meetings
• Sponsor meetings
• Internal company events and business needs