Senior Project Manager (Rare/Renal)

Join a global Contract Resource Organization (CRO) where innovation meets purpose. At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we're driven by a shared commitment to improving lives through high-quality clinical research. Our teams are empowered to think creatively, take ownership, and deliver meaningful work that helps bring life-changing therapies to patients around the world.

With more than 4,000 professionals across the globe, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, growth is encouraged, and every contribution makes an impact. Whether you're building your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape the future of clinical research.

Make an Impact as a Senior Project Manager (Rare/Renal) at Worldwide

Take the lead on complex, multinational clinical trials where strong project leadership can make a meaningful difference. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll provide strategic and operational oversight for global projects while ensuring successful delivery against client expectations, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Your rare renal disease expertise will be central to your impact. You’ll lead cross-functional project teams supporting clinical trials in indications such as Alport Syndrome, IgA Nephropathy (IgAN), Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G), and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).

You’ll also have the opportunity to provide functional leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Project Managers while partnering across teams to strengthen processes, manage resources effectively, and build trusted relationships with clients and vendors.

Where You'll Work

This is a remote role open to candidates based in US, UK, LATAM. You will collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple complex national and global clinical projects, ensuring successful delivery against timelines, budgets, quality requirements, and client expectations.
• Direct cross-functional project teams and coordinate effectively across internal functions, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Develop, implement, track, and adjust project plans, resource requirements, and contingency strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Own financial performance for assigned projects, including effective budget, forecasting, and resource management.
• Build strong client and vendor relationships, serving as a key client contact where appropriate and driving operational excellence and client satisfaction.
• Provide functional leadership, support, training, and mentorship to Project Managers, with direct people management responsibilities where applicable.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen the efficiency and quality of clinical trial delivery.
• Partner with leadership, Business Development, and Bids/Contracts to support client presentations, proposal development, resource planning, and broader business goals.
• Ensure project teams operate in alignment with established clinical research standards, regulatory requirements, and SOPs.

What You'll Bring

• A university or college degree, preferably in life sciences, certification in a related allied health profession, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 8 years of clinical pharmaceutical industry experience, including demonstrated clinical project management expertise; alternatively, more than 5 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting combined with 6 years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.
• Direct clinical project management experience in rare renal disease, including one or more of the following indications: Alport Syndrome, IgA Nephropathy (IgAN), Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS), C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G), and/or Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).
• Proven experience leading global clinical trials and developing professional staff within a project-led environment.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated experience managing project budgets, forecasts, resources, and financial performance.
• Expert knowledge of clinical project management principles, drug development, regulatory guidelines, process improvement, and client needs.
• Strong leadership, judgment, negotiation, organizational, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively within a global matrix environment.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Discover the Difference

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do.  Discover the Difference at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Explore additional opportunities on our careers page, visit http://www.worldwide.com/careers, or connect with us on LinkedIn.

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.

The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):

The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.

Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law.

About Us

This is who we are.

We’re a team of clinicians, scientists, and researchers who want to make healthcare better. We were founded on an unwavering commitment to authentic, personalized attention. And today, as CROs consolidate and the industry changes rapidly, that personalized attention is more important than ever.

We all came to this industry for different reasons, from different walks of life. If you ask any one of us why we’re here, you’ll get a different answer. And that’s what makes us special.