Clinical Project Leader

Job Title: Clinical Project Leader

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Project Leader to join our team in the Mega/Industry Operations department. This role focuses on supporting a cardiovascular study and requires a strategic leader who can effectively manage phase II, III, and IV clinical trials. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in organizing, documenting, and compiling clinical research data.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies essential to the management of clinical trials.
• Perform duties involving the organization, documentation, and compilation of clinical research data.
• Assist in the development of plans, timelines, and processes for clinical research studies.
• Contribute to the ongoing analysis and modification of protocols and recommend amendments as needed.
• Coordinate and lead the work of the research team, providing routine feedback to staff.
• Participate in trial budget and contract negotiations.
• Prepare narrative and analytical reports for contracting agencies, team members, and senior management.
• Ensure adherence to FDA and protocol guidelines, identify potential issues, and take corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• More than 2 years of experience in a clinical project leader role.
• At least 2 years of experience supporting cardiovascular studies at a CRO.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Strong financial skills for managing study budgets.
• Experience in study start-up and site activation.
• Supervisory skills and the ability to delegate work effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Organized with the ability to enhance processes when modifications are needed.
• Good team-building skills and a willingness to work closely in a team toward common goals.
• Ability to handle an influx of daily team meetings.
• Relatively strong technical ability, including understanding data exports.
• Capability to juggle multiple study deliverables simultaneously.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote position. The work environment is dynamic, and you will collaborate with a diverse team using advanced technologies. The role involves interacting with various departments and requires flexibility to attend virtual meetings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.69 - $67.37/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.

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Salary : $42 - $67