Clinical Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager 3

Duration: 12 months

Potential to Convert to FTE: Yes

Work Schedule & Environment

• Work Location: Remote
• If in San Diego: Flex schedule and on-site seating in cubicles with the team
• Daily Start Time: 8:30 AM PT to 4:30 PM PT
• Overtime: Possible
• Travel Required: Yes

Position Summary

The Clinical Study Manager will oversee a portfolio of clinical studies, ensuring adherence to study timelines, budgets, and quality expectations. This role represents the Clinical function on the product development core team and is responsible for managing escalations from clinical study teams. The position requires strong leadership, project management experience, and expertise in clinical research operations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of clinical studies.
• Manage study timelines and budgets to ensure on-time and on-target delivery.
• Represent the Clinical function on the product development core team.
• Manage and resolve escalations from clinical study teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Regulatory, R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Legal teams.
• Use software tools including Excel, Smartsheet, and PowerPoint to track and report study progress.

Required Skills (Top 3 Non-Negotiables)

• Clinical Research – 8 years
• Project Management – ~5 years
• Budget Management – ~5 years

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Medical Device industry experience
• Diabetes therapeutic area experience
• Experience with regulatory body submissions

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum required)
• Technical degree or certification preferred

Software Skills Required

• Microsoft Excel
• Smartsheet
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Disqualifiers

• Frequent job changes
• Experience limited only to monitoring or site management
• Lack of leadership experience