Clinical Trial Manager

Type:
Contract

Category:
Clinical Ops

Industry: Life Sciences

Workplace Type:
Remote

Standard

Hours:

Open

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Date Posted: 09/08/2026

Shortcut:

Remote

Our client is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to oversee 2–3 Phase III global clinical studies in the MASH therapeutic area across Europe. The role provides sponsor-side oversight of fully outsourced studies executed by a CRO partner, reporting to the Clinical Operations Program Lead. The Clinical Trial Manager will lead study governance, manage timelines and risks, ensure quality and compliance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive successful study execution.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $80.00 to $95.00/hr. w2

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• Provide comprehensive oversight of CRO performance, deliverables, and timelines.
• Lead study governance meetings and ensure clear communication of expectations.
• Identify and proactively mitigate operational risks.
• Monitor study progress, enrollment, and key performance indicators.
• Support protocol drafting, review, and finalization to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate cross‑functional review of study protocols and related documents.
• Ensure alignment between sponsor and CRO during start‑up activities.
• Oversee development of key study documents including monitoring plans, study plans, and vendor plans.
• Track and manage study timelines and milestones.
• Review essential study documents and reports for quality and compliance.
• Oversee site activation and ensure readiness for first patient in.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Data Management, Safety, and Clinical Operations.
• Escalate issues appropriately and provide solutions to maintain timelines.
• Execute trip report review and protocol deviations review.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 6–8+ years of progressive clinical research experience primarily on the sponsor side.
• Strong experience as a Clinical Trial Manager or equivalent sponsor-side study lead.
• Extensive Phase III clinical trial oversight experience.
• Global study oversight experience for outsourced studies running at sites in Europe.
• Experience overseeing fully outsourced studies through CRO partners.
• Therapeutic area experience in MASH, metabolic diseases, liver disease, or chronic kidney disease preferred.
• Strong understanding of GCP.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and cross‑functional communication skills.

Bachelor’s Degree.

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