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Clinical Trial Manager

Actalent
Princeton, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026
Job Title: Clinical Trial ManagerJob Description

The Clinical Trial Manager will oversee three new studies, including a self-administered Phase 3 study, a bioequivalence Phase 1 study, and a Pediatric Phase 3 study. This role involves coordinating operational aspects from study start-up through to the completion of the Clinical Study Report (CSR).

Responsibilities
  • Coordinate operational aspects of assigned studies from study start-up through CSR.
  • Generate, review, and maintain study project plans, including timeline, budget, and resources.
  • Manage comprehensive study timelines and metrics and oversee adherence.
  • Participate in management and oversight of vendors, performing ongoing reviews of vendor reports, budgets, and metrics.
  • Ensure vendor-related issues are promptly escalated, addressed, and brought to the attention of the management team.
  • Provide input and review of study-related clinical plans and documents such as CTA templates, Clinical Monitoring Plan, Patient Diary, and CRF Completion Guidelines.
  • Assist in the selection of sites and countries, assess operational feasibility, and facilitate start-up execution.
Essential Skills
  • Clinical trial management
  • Project management
  • Vendor management
  • Clinical study and bioequivalence study experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Clinical Operations (e.g., CRA, Sr. CRA, CTM)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical study management role as a CTM
  • Experience managing Dermatology clinical trials, particularly atopic dermatitis
  • Proven experience in oversight and management of CROs and other trial vendors
  • Strong project management skills, including budget, contract, and timeline management
  • Proven experience in early and late-stage clinical trials
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Life Sciences, Nursing, or equivalent)
  • Ph.D. in a related life science discipline is preferred
  • Global experience
  • Experience managing drug-device combination product and self-administration clinical trials, preferred
  • Device experience is nice to have
  • Clinical research and clinical operation experience
  • Regulatory and site management experience
Work Environment

The role offers a long-term opportunity with great team support and learning opportunities. It is a highly visible position within the organization. Ideally, the individual can work in the Princeton office once a week. If not local, candidates on the East Coast are preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Princeton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $80.00/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 Feb 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75 - $80

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