Clinical Project Manager (Clinical Operations)

Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Operations

• Location: Boston, MA (Remote/Hybrid)
• Employment Type: 6-month Contract with potential conversion to a regular full-time position based on business needs and individual performance.

   The Clinical Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and oversight of clinical trials across multiple phases. This role works closely with sponsors, clinical sites, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure studies are conducted efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational activities for assigned clinical studies from study start-up through close-out. 
• Coordinate study timelines, deliverables, and project milestones while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. 
• Collaborate with CRAs, site staffs, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support successful study execution. 
• Collaborate with global project teams, including headquarters-based functional groups, to support successful study delivery and consistent communication across regions.
• Monitor study progress, enrollment, site performance, and protocol compliance. 
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, sponsor requirements, and applicable SOPs. 
• Support project planning, resource allocation, and budget tracking in collaboration with leadership. 
• Facilitate regular project meetings and communicate study status, risks, and action items to sponsors and internal teams. 
• Assist with quality management activities, including audit readiness, CAPA implementation, and inspection support. 
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and quality. 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a related scientific discipline. 
• 3-5 years of experience in project management or study management responsibilities within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology company, or research institution. 
• Working knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical trial processes. 
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 

Preferred

• More than 1-2 years of experience in project management or study management responsibilities within a CRO. 
• Experience managing global or multi-site clinical trials. 
• Experience supporting sponsor-facing projects. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or other project management training is a plus. 

Travel

Ability to travel approximately 30% as needed for investigator meetings, site visits, conferences, or client meetings.

Compensation Range: $ 130K - $ 155K per year (annualized), commensurate with experience.

About C&R Research

C&R Research is Korea's first and one of the country's leading contract research organizations (CROs), providing clinical development services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies for nearly three decades. Since our founding in 1997, we have successfully supported more than 1,800 clinical trials across diverse therapeutic areas.

Our clinical research professionals deliver comprehensive, high-quality clinical solutions spanning early-phase through post-marketing studies. With headquarters in Seoul and global operations in the United States (Boston, MA), Singapore, and Thailand, we support multinational clinical development programs with strong regional expertise and global execution capabilities.

As we continue expanding our presence in North America, we are seeking talented professionals who are passionate about advancing clinical research and improving patient outcomes.

C&R Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.