Sr. Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Project Manager II - Ophthamology or Cell & Gene Therpy

Job Overview

Our FSO team is seeking an Ophthalmology Senior Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Project Manager II to join our growing team. This role requires 3+ years of global project management experience, with mandatory experience in ophthalmology. Candidates must be based in the United States.

• Take accountability for proactively driving project performance toward contracted deliverables while meeting customer needs and maintaining operational excellence.
• Take ownership of the customer relationship while drawing on the Company’s pool of experts.
• Drive communication and collaboration with the client and project team across a matrixed, multi‑cultural environment.
• Lead the development of the project strategy and ensure prioritization with the project team and key stakeholders in the creation of clear, data‑driven strategies.
• Lead proactive management of project scope, timelines, quality, and budget.
• In collaboration with relevant departments, prepare and deliver presentations for new business as required.
• Lead the identification of project, financial and quality risk leveraging end‑to‑end risk management practices and quality‑by‑design principles.
• Appropriately utilize data sources, dashboards, and risk management strategies to drive innovation and proactive problem‑solving with the project and client teams.
• Lead the adherence to project governance and issue escalation pathways, ensuring that project plans are in place to address identified risk while adhering to professional standards, SOPs, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with project team members and key stakeholders to oversee and manage project budgets, resources, and scope.
• Ensure adherence to established budget and financial milestones.
• Accountable for accurately forecasting project revenue and managing project costs in adherence to the budget.
• Lead the timely management of changes to scope and the change order process.
• Ensure project team awareness and tracking of KPIs for any client‑specific metrics.
• Provide inspiring leadership and play a key role in the creation of high‑performing project teams.
• Facilitate communication and teamwork while driving delivery, ensuring that team members understand contracted scope, timelines, and budget.
• Ensure that resource projections are accurate and visible to resourcing teams, proactively escalating resource constraints and challenges.
• Develop and mentor team members in multiple areas of expertise and provide feedback as needed to respective line managers.
• Perform all other duties as needed or assigned.

• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession (i.e., nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Work experience of at least five (5) years in clinical research within a pharmaceutical company or CRO.
• 3–5 years of clinical project management experience within a CRO or pharma.
• Strong ophthalmology experience.
• Experience in project management of the end‑to‑end clinical trial lifecycle or of large‑scale projects in other industries.
• Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP, including international regulatory requirements for clinical development programs.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, PowerPoint).
• Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions independently.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system.
• Financial awareness and ability to actively utilize financial tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior project team members.
• Ability to negotiate and liaise with clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to present to staff at all levels.

• Master’s or other advanced degree.
• PMP certification.
• Proven experience managing global clinical trials across multiple regions, with an understanding of cross‑functional and cross‑cultural considerations.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers).
• 401(K) plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) – Flex Plan.
• Employee recognition awards.
• Multiple employee resource groups (ERG’s).

$ #LI - Remote Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Local, domestic, regional, and global travel. Up to 30% of the time may require overnight stay.

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Remote work is possible. Weekend and off‑hour work may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.