• Clinical Project Manager (Remote)

    Actalent (Gaithersburg, MD)


    Job Title: Clinical Project Manager

    Job Description

    The Clinical Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for overseeing and managing trials within clinical programs. This includes the management and oversight of Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) and other vendors, ensuring the successful conduct of clinical trials in compliance with regulatory requirements. The CPM plans, organizes, and directs the completion of trials, including global studies, on time, on budget, with quality, and within scope.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead evaluation, qualification, and selection of CROs and other study vendors in an organized manner, ensuring alignment with study requirements and budgetary considerations.

    + Monitor study budget, review, and negotiate budgets and contracts with CROs, vendors, and investigator sites in collaboration with the Finance and Legal team.

    + Manage vendor budgets, payments, and timelines.

    + Oversee and monitor the management of clinical studies, ensuring compliance with agreed study plans through regular communication with CROs, vendors, and study teams.

    + Anticipate potential study issues and prepare contingency plans with minimal oversight.

    + Provide oversight and management of CROs and vendors, monitoring KPIs, and addressing any issues proactively.

    + Coordinate with all relevant study team members and vendors to ensure studies progress on time and on budget.

    + Monitor and report on the progress of assigned clinical trials, including project metrics, budget, and timelines.

    + Evaluate issues found in clinical studies, communicate with CROs and vendors, and suggest solutions and mitigations.

    + Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor issues escalation.

    + Represent and lead the study team to design, develop, and deliver the clinical study according to agreed timelines.

    + Ensure assigned studies adhere to all applicable regulations and requirements.

    + Oversee development of recruitment plans and materials in collaboration with recruitment vendors.

    + Review and approve study-related plans, manuals, and tools generated by CROs and vendors, ensuring compliance with GCP regulatory requirements.

    + Participate in the review and finalization of clinical study-related documents such as protocols, protocol amendments, and clinical study reports.

    Essential Skills

    + Extensive project management experience in global clinical trials within the clinical research or pharmaceutical industry.

    + Proven experience in oversight and management of CROs and other trial vendors.

    + Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical research, including a management role.

    + Strong negotiation, budget, and contract management skills.

    + Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

    + Strong knowledge of ICH GCP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards related to vendor management in clinical research.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Life Sciences, Business Administration, or equivalent).

    + A Ph.D. in a related life science discipline is preferred.

    + PMP Certification preferred.

    + Neurology experience is preferred, particularly in narcolepsy, fatigue, and Idiopathic Hypersomnia.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position is primarily remote, with some travel required for team meetings.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Gaithersburg, MD.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $81.73 - $85.57/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.