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Calyxo, Inc.

Clinical Project Manager

Pleasanton, CA

$140K - $150K/yr

The Clinical Project Manager plays a critical role in leading the execution of clinical trials from start to finish. This position ensures trials are conducted efficiently, on time, and in full ...

Telix Pharmaceuticals (AMER)

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Management of small or medium-sized projects or regional leadership of complex multi-center clinical research projects * Oversee the study specific Trial Master File (TMF) and assist with periodic ...

Alto Neuroscience

$125K - $170K/yr

Provide operational leadership and oversight for clinical studies from start-up through close-out ... project management experience * Demonstrated knowledge of multiple aspects of clinical research ...

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EDETEK

Senior Clinical Project Manager

This role is responsible for cross-functional project leadership from study startup through ... Lead and manage clinical study activities from startup through closeout in accordance with protocol ...

PharmaOut

Clinical Project Manager

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

Provides updates on project status and deliverables to Clinical Project Management leads (deliverables may include project status reports, vendor reports, trackers, meeting minutes/action items)

ClinChoice

Senior Clinical Project Manager

Inform the Project Director/Leader about any issues. * Perform co-monitoring visits for the assigned clinical projects as necessary. * Act as a tutor for Project Coordinators and Project Manager I.

ClinChoice

Senior Clinical Project Manager

Inform the Project Director/Leader about any issues. * Perform co-monitoring visits for the assigned clinical projects as necessary. * Act as a tutor for Project Coordinators and Project Manager I.

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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 Manager: Orelabrutinib

Clinical Project Manager: Orelabrutinib

Zenas BioPharma

Waltham, MA • Hybrid

$120K - $150K/yr

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Position Summary:

The Clinical Project Manager is a member of the Zenas Clinical Operations team and is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational management of two global Phase III clinical trials, with specific emphasis on vendor management. The CPM, working closely with the Clinical Operations Global Project Leads (COPL), participates in a cross-functional team to ensure alignment of activities with study projects and timeline. This position reports to the Senior Director, Clinical Project Management / Orelabrutinib.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct oversight of clinical vendors contracted directly by Zenas. Vendors include the central laboratory and central MRI imaging reader. Additional vendors may be included.
  • Support vendor contract and budget negotiations, review budgets, and change orders
  • Review assigned vendor invoices and change orders and provide feedback to the COPL.
  • Review and approve vendor's Project Plans, manuals, and associated documents.
  • Attends internal study team meetings and CRO/vendor meetings and follows up on outstanding issues assigned to him/her.
  • Participate in planning and communication with cross functional teams within clinical development to ensure proper execution of clinical trials.
  • Attends internal study team meetings and CRO/vendor meetings and follows up on outstanding issues assigned to him/her.
  • Additional activities may be assigned to support the management of the Phase III trials

Qualifications:

  • B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in a scientific discipline
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience in the pharmaceutical industry or equivalent, plus 1+ years of vendor management experience.
  • Solid understanding of the drug development process, ICH guidelines/GCP and specifically, each step within the clinical trial process.
  • Independently motivated, detail oriented and good problem-solving ability. Ability to make independent, timely, and risk-based decisions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience interacting with key functional stakeholders (clinical development, regulatory, QA, supply chain),
  • Comfortable working in a demanding, fast-paced, start-up culture with evolving processes. Flexible and able to adapt to new situations as the business demands.
  • Demonstrates flexibility to work non-traditional work hours when needed, given international operations across time zones.
  • Willingness to come into the office a minimum of 2 days/week

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The position is eligible for a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Zenas is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.

Zenas believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Zenas' competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, equity, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans.

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