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Clinical Trial Manager

Remote, CA

Posted: 07/24/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Operations and Development Job Number: 5167

Job Description


The Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) is accountable for ensuring high-quality deliverables are within timelines and budget. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure study start-up through close-out activities are conducted in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and applicable regulations governing the conduct of clinical trials. For this study, the role is that of a Lead Study Manager.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the day-to-day management of assigned operational aspects, such as CRO/vendor management, drug supply management, management of clinical sites, etc. for assigned region(s) or study(s)
  • Manages high impact vendors, including oversight of timelines and contracts (invoicing, purchase order monitoring, and forecasting)
  • Oversee development and maintenance of study documents such as Study Timelines, Vendor Management Plan, Risk Management Plan, Informed Consent Form, Monitoring Oversight Plan, CRFs, Study Reference Manual, dashboards, etc.
  • Lead, or actively contribute to, Study Management Team meetings
  • Identify study risks, develop and implement mitigation strategies
  • Oversee Trial Master File, Completeness Reviews, and Essential Document List
  • Support the study budgeting process, including the review of invoices and clinical trial financial accruals
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on initiatives and working groups
  • Mentors Clinical Operations Staff (Clinical Trial Associates, Specialists, CTMs), including onboarding of new hires

Requirements / Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required (scientific or healthcare discipline preferred)
  • Typically 6 years of direct work experience in Clinical Research, with international experience from study start up through closeout preferred
  • Fully proficient in the management and execution of clinical trials 4.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines; and identify risks and issues and take appropriate actions
  • Must be self-motivated and able to develop solutions for a variety of complex problems where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, including inter organizational impact
  • Must have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, vendors, and clinical sites
  • 10% travel may be required
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