Clinical Project Manager

About the Company

Clinical Project ManagerClinical Trials | Hybrid (North West)

Ready to own an entire clinical project, not just a small piece of one? We're supporting a fast-growing, specialist clinical trials organisation that is expanding its Project Management team following significant growth in project volume, client demand, and global expansion. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team where Project Managers are trusted with genuine ownership, direct client interaction, and the autonomy to make decisions that drive project success. Unlike larger pharmaceutical companies and CROs, you'll have visibility across the full project lifecycle, working closely with senior leadership, commercial teams, quality, data management, and technology functions to deliver complex clinical studies from start-up through completion.

About the Role

This is a Clinical Project Manager role within a fast-growing, specialist clinical trials organisation, where you will own entire clinical projects, have direct client interaction, and autonomy to make decisions that drive project success across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple clinical trial projects from kick-off to final delivery
• Acting as the primary point of contact for sponsors, biotech companies and CRO clients
• Leading client meetings and project governance activities
• Building project plans, managing timelines, risks and resources
• Coordinating cross-functional teams across operations, quality, data management and technology
• Supporting change requests, project finances and client reporting
• Interpreting clinical trial protocols and translating them into operational plans
• Contributing to process improvements within a growing organisation

Qualifications

• Scientific degree (Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or similar)

Required Skills

• Experience managing projects within clinical trials, CRO, biotech or pharmaceutical environments
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating cross-functional project teams
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills

Preferred Skills

• Cardiovascular, imaging or core lab experience
• Exposure to Phase I-III clinical trials
• Experience with project finances, invoicing or change control
• Technical curiosity and an interest in clinical technologies or software platforms

Pay range and compensation package

Not specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Not specified.

Additional Information

• Join a business experiencing sustained year-on-year growth
• Work within a genuinely collaborative, high-performing team
• Enjoy significant autonomy and influence in your role
• Gain exposure to clients, senior leaders and strategic decision-making
• Flexible, output-focused culture where people are trusted to do their best work
• Opportunities for professional development, conferences and long-term progression as the business continues to scale

The Ideal Person

This role will appeal to someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants the opportunity to have a real impact. If you're frustrated by bureaucracy, slow decision-making, or being just one cog in a much larger machine, this could be the career move you've been looking for. Apply confidentially or get in touch for more information.