Senior Clinical Project Manager

1w1 week ago

CTI

Covington, US · Full-time · $130,000 – $160,000

About this role

The Senior Clinical Project Manager executes and oversees assigned clinical trials from Phase I through Phase IV. Ensures client's goals of time, cost, and quality performance are met while functioning independently. May consult the trial-assigned Director for guidance and acts as global lead for client interface and regional oversight.

Provides leadership for complex global trials, delivering on time, cost, scope, and quality expectations. Serves as primary senior-level contact for clients, leading governance and managing escalations. Oversees study budgets, scope, profitability, and directs cross-functional teams for risk mitigation and KPI performance.

Mentors CPMs and team members while contributing to business development and process improvements. Works within CTI, a global CRO advancing treatments for chronically and critically ill patients. Collaborates with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device firms across the development lifecycle.

Supports professional growth through structured mentoring, leadership courses, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits from a dedicated training department and award-winning culture. Joins a valued team focused on career progression and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in allied health fields such as nursing, pharmacy, health or natural sciences, preferably with clinical trial management experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
At least 6 years of clinical research experience (CRO CRA or Research Manager, Site Research Manager, Central Clinical Research Laboratory Manager) or possesses transferrable skills and experience in project management in a clinical setting or relatable industry
Graduate degree preferred
Previous technical and managerial experience in conducting clinical pharmaceutical research studies in a hospital setting, a pharmaceutical company, or CRO
Previous CRA experience preferred
Experience or education indicating knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology preferred
Previous experience in a Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Trial Manager level position preferred

Responsibilities

Provide independent leadership and oversight of complex, global clinical trials (Phase I–IV), ensuring delivery against client expectations for time, cost, scope, and quality
Serve as the primary senior-level operational contact for clients, leading governance discussions, managing escalations, and ensuring alignment with contractual and quality requirements
Own oversight of study budgets, scope, and profitability, partnering with the trial-assigned Director to assess performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
Direct cross-functional and regional teams to ensure consistent execution, proactive risk mitigation, and performance against KPIs across multiple projects
Provide mentoring, guidance, and oversight to CPMs and other project team members to support effective trial execution and professional development
Contribute to broader organizational objectives through participation in business development activities, process improvement initiatives, and operational best-practice implementation