Clinical Project Manager

Pharmaron is a global contract research and manufacturing organization supporting pharmaceutical and biotech companies across drug discovery, development, and manufacturing. The Clinical Project Manager leads early-phase clinical trials from study initiation through closeout, managing cross-functional teams, sponsors, timelines, budgets, risks, vendors, compliance, and study documentation. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical data on time and within budget while maintaining sponsor satisfaction and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Partner with Business Development to support feasibility assessments and site qualification activities

Collaborate with regulatory teams to ensure accurate and complete feasibility documentation

Build strong sponsor relationships by understanding client needs and ensuring confidence in study execution

Contribute to proposal development, including cost estimation and preparation of sponsor-ready submissions

Lead project kick-off meetings and align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Coordinate with vendors and consultants to define scope, timelines, and deliverables

Develop and manage project timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies

Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, ensuring clear communication and on-time delivery

Monitor project progress, budgets, and performance metrics; analyze trends and address issues proactively

Review financials, approve vendor expenses, and partner with Project Finance on scope and budget changes

Ensure high-quality study closeout deliverables, respond to sponsor inquiries, and lead lessons learned for continuous improvement

Preferred

CPM: Bachelor of Science in related field + 2 year as a Project Manager Clinical Research environment preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with significant employer contributions

401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer matching

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave & Company Holidays to support work-life balance

Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions (for eligible plans), plus Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

100% Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), mental health resources, and wellness programs

Family-friendly benefits, including fertility support and maternity resources

Professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading global CRO/CDMO

Company

Life sciences contract research and manufacturing for drug development

Beijing, Beijing, CHN

http://www.pharmaron.com/

Founded in 2004

10001+ employees

Qualifications

CPM: Associates / equivalency (60 or more college credit hours) in related field + 2 years as a Project Manager; OR Bachelor of Science in related field + 1 year as a Project Manager. 3 years of Project Management experience in a Clinical Research environment may be substituted for educational requirements

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CPM: Bachelor of Science in related field + 2 year as a Project Manager Clinical Research environment preferred

Required skills

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Preferred skills

Project Management

Experience

1+ years