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Clinical Research Project Manager (PM/Sr PM)

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager for a direct-hire position at an clinical-stage, innovation-driven biotech client. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready for your next career step, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Senior Clinical Project Manager

  • Location: Remote-Pacific Time zone
  • Pay: $140,000-$200,000
  • Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

About The Role

Join a clinical-stage company focused on developing breakthrough neuroprotective therapeutics in ophthalmology. As part of the Clinical Operations team, you will oversee end-to-end trial management for global Phase 1 and 2 studies, partnering with clinical trial sites and vendors to ensure high-quality, efficient execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage clinical trials to ensure completion on time and compliance with CFR, ICH/GCP, and company SOPs
  • Coordinate activities across all study phases, including planning, site qualification, start-up, enrollment, monitoring, and closeout
  • Develop and review essential study documents and operational tools
  • Provide vendor management and oversight, including participation in selection, contracting, and ongoing coordination
  • Build relationships with KOLs, PIs, and site staff
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration for aligned trial execution
  • Support process improvement initiatives and mentor junior team members
  • Up to 20% travel may be required, including possible international trips; remote Pacific Time zone work hours strongly preferred

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in biomedical or related clinical field required; advanced degree preferred
  • 3 years of clinical operations experience, with at least 2 years direct clinical trial management at a sponsor or CRO
  • Minimum 5 years in clinical research/pharma/biotech/medical device industries
  • Retina/ophthalmology and gene therapy experience strongly preferred
  • Previous on-site monitoring experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of FDA/ICH guidelines and GCP
  • Exceptional project management, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Leadership, team management, and business acumen
  • Experience with remote/hybrid work environments

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary : $140,000 - $200,000

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