What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at EPM Scientific?
A rapidly growing, boutique Contract Research Organization (CRO) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support and lead clinical programs across chronic and acute pain as well as psychiatric indications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a nimble, high-growth organization where project managers have real ownership, visibility, and the ability to grow alongside the company.
The Senior Project Manager will oversee cross-functional clinical trial execution across Phase I-III studies, serving as a primary point of contact for sponsors while ensuring timelines, quality, and budgetary objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end project management for clinical trials across Phase I-III, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery
* Serve as the primary liaison between sponsors, internal teams, and external vendors
* Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and budgets
* Coordinate cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs
* Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
* Provide clear communication, status updates, and reporting to sponsors and internal leadership
* Support process improvement initiatives within a growing CRO environment
* Mentor junior project management team members as the organization scales
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
* 4 years of clinical project management experience within a CRO environment
* Proven experience managing Phase I-III clinical trials
* Strong background in pain (chronic and/or acute) and/or psychiatric indications
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex studies simultaneously
* Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Why This Role
* Opportunity to join a smaller, rapidly growing CRO with significant room for career advancement
* High visibility and direct impact on project execution and client relationships
* Broad exposure across therapeutic areas and development phases
* Collaborative culture with the ability to help shape processes and best practices
Senior Project Manager, Clinical Operations
Overview
A rapidly growing, boutique Contract Research Organization (CRO) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support and lead clinical programs across chronic and acute pain as well as psychiatric indications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a nimble, high-growth organization where project managers have real ownership, visibility, and the ability to grow alongside the company.
The Senior Project Manager will oversee cross-functional clinical trial execution across Phase I-III studies, serving as a primary point of contact for sponsors while ensuring timelines, quality, and budgetary objectives are met.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end project management for clinical trials across Phase I-III, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery
* Serve as the primary liaison between sponsors, internal teams, and external vendors
* Develop and manage project plans, timelines, risk mitigation strategies, and budgets
* Coordinate cross-functional teams including Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs
* Proactively identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
* Provide clear communication, status updates, and reporting to sponsors and internal leadership
* Support process improvement initiatives within a growing CRO environment
* Mentor junior project management team members as the organization scales
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
* 6 years of clinical project management experience within a CRO environment
* Proven experience managing Phase I-III clinical trials
* Strong background in pain (chronic and/or acute) and/or psychiatric indications
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex studies simultaneously
* Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills
* Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Why This Role
* Opportunity to join a smaller, rapidly growing CRO with significant room for career advancement
* High visibility and direct impact on project execution and client relationships
* Broad exposure across therapeutic areas and development phases
* Collaborative culture with the ability to help shape processes and best practices
Salary : $170,000