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Clinical Project Manager III

Bedford, MA

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care ... Provides project planning and tracking to clinical project team members and the Program Manager and ...

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Clinical Project Manager III

Bedford, MA · On-site

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care ... Provides project planning and tracking to clinical project team members and the Program Manager and ...

Werfen

Clinical Project Manager III

Bedford, MA · On-site

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care ... Provides project planning and tracking to clinical project team members and the Program Manager and ...

Werfen

Clinical Project Manager III

Bedford, MA

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care ... Provides project planning and tracking to clinical project team members and the Program Manager and ...

Werfen

Clinical Project Manager III

Bedford, MA · On-site

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care ... Provides project planning and tracking to clinical project team members and the Program Manager and ...

Werfen

Clinical Project Manager III

Bedford, MA · On-site

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care ... Provides project planning and tracking to clinical project team members and the Program Manager and ...

Werfen

Clinical Project Manager III

Bedford, MA · On-site

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care ... Provides project planning and tracking to clinical project team members and the Program Manager and ...

Werfen

Clinical Project Manager III

Bedford, MA · On-site

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care ... Provides project planning and tracking to clinical project team members and the Program Manager and ...

Werfen

Clinical Project Manager III

Bedford, MA · On-site

We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care ... Provides project planning and tracking to clinical project team members and the Program Manager and ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical project leader in the United States is $63.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.96 and $78.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Clinical Project Leader, you need a strong background in clinical research, project management, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a relevant degree and experience in the pharmaceutical or clinical trials industry. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and project management certifications like PMP are highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive team performance and stakeholder engagement. These competencies are essential to ensure that clinical projects are completed efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards.

What are some common challenges Clinical Project Leaders face when managing multi-site clinical trials?

Clinical Project Leaders often encounter challenges related to coordinating activities across various trial sites, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining consistent communication among cross-functional teams. Overseeing timelines and budgets while adapting to unforeseen issues, such as patient recruitment delays or protocol amendments, requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Effective collaboration with clinical research associates, data managers, and investigators is essential for overcoming these obstacles and ensuring the trial's success.

What are Clinical Project Leaders?

Clinical Project Leaders are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing clinical trials and research projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries. They coordinate study teams, ensure regulatory compliance, manage timelines and budgets, and serve as the main point of contact between sponsors, investigators, and regulatory bodies. Their role is essential in ensuring that clinical studies are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in accordance with all protocols and regulations.
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Clinical Project Leader (CPL)

millenniumsoft

Franklin Lakes, NJ • On-site

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Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Position: Clinical Project Leader (CPL)
Location : Franklin Lakes, NJ
Duration : 12+ Months contract
Total Hours/week: 40.00
1st Shift
Client: Medical Device Company
Level Of Experience: Senior Level
Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens Or GC Holders Only)
No H1b's
Description:
The Clinical Project Leader (CPL) has the responsibility to define and implement the safety and efficacy (S&E) requirements for current and proposed products. The position is also responsible for designing and interpreting results of feasibility, clinical and human factors studies. Additionally, the CPL provides medical, scientific, and technical leadership and perspective to project teams and other functions such as Regulatory and Quality. This position is responsible for identifying, developing and /or evaluating new technologies and customer solutions in scientific disciplines within and outside of the traditional clinical laboratory. The CPL initiates and coordinates liaisons with internal/external medical, academic, regulatory and industry individuals or groups in support of business needs. The position also generates and communicates clinical and technical information to support innovation strategies, technology and product development, and product lifecycle management for marketed products. In support of all currently marketed Specimen Management (SM) products, the CPL provides technical support, associate education, troubleshooting, and competitive assessments.
Primary Duties, Responsibilities & Authorities:
• Represents Medical Affairs in Integrated Diagnostic Solutions (IDS) SM innovation, technology development, product development and product lifecycle management teams. Senses and defines key trends and unmet needs in science, technology, medical practice, and health economics. Reviews information and assesses risks related to vendor, material and manufacturing process changes. Provides customer and product knowledge to team. Develops safety and efficacy requirements and a clinical test plan to address S&E, Regulatory and Marketing requirements for new and improved products and gains functional approval of such. Works with the team to identify and evaluate new opportunities and present such to business leaders following the formal Innovation process. Ensures safety, efficacy and clinical utility of the product, technology, and related labelling/promotional material.
• Reviews and interprets medical/scientific data and study results, and technical literature.
Monitors trends in specimen management and other related technologies. Communicates findings and interpretations to teams and management.
• Interacts with global medical, academic and industry experts to establish strategic direction for
innovation, technology, and product development projects.
• Provides clinical support to products entering or currently on the market including training BD associates, troubleshooting, data review, interpretation and presentation, post market study
design, publications, preparation or review of regulatory communications, and addressing quality issues.
• Designs studies, formulates and conducts scientific investigations, feasibility studies, and due
diligence studies related to new technologies and products. Interprets and presents results.
Prepares technical reports, abstracts, journal submissions and presents at scientific meetings
or within BD.
• Reviews information and assesses risks related to vendor, material, and manufacturing process changes. Designs clinical studies as needed and interprets and presents results.
• Provides medical expertise and leadership for Human Factor Engineering (HFE) studies,
Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) studies, post market surveillance and post market studies.
Knowledge And Skills:
• Knowledge of scientific methodologies and clinical laboratory medicine
• Understanding of clinical studies and study design
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret and explain clinical and scientific information.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, presentation, written)
Education And Experience:
• BS or MS in a health-related field
• 1+ years of clinical laboratory or related healthcare field experience, or clinical research; experience in a medical device/IVD company is a plus.
• MT(ASCP) or equivalent is desirable

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