Senior Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Operations

Job description

Location: Switzerland / UK

Entity: Clinical Research Unit, Clinical Operations, Pharma

Work rate: 100 %

Contract type: Temporary

Desired start date: ASAP

End of assignment: Jan 2027

The Senior Clinical Project Manager (sCPM), Clinical Operations, is responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of global and/or local pharmaceutical clinical studies to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and in compliance with ICH‑GCP, applicable regulations, and company procedures. This role leads study‑level operational strategy and is accountable for day‑to‑day clinical trial delivery across assigned programs but may also operate at the program/life cycle management level for a given asset.

The sCPM provides hands‑on leadership to cross‑functional study teams and external partners, including CROs, vendors, and junior Clinical Operations team members. Operating within a matrix environment, the role plays a central role in startup activities, vendor selection and oversight, and cross‑functional coordination. Although the position may involve line management and strategic clinical development planning responsibilities, the emphasis is on trial execution excellence, continuous inspection readiness, and maintaining quality across all clinical activities.

This role may also support trials in adjacent categories (e.g., medical nutrition, consumer care), although prior experience in these areas is not required.

• Lead end‑to‑end operational management of pharmaceutical clinical trials (phases I‑IV), ensuring delivery to timelines, budget, and quality and applicable regulatory standards
• Select, manage, and oversee CROs and vendors in collaboration with the CRO Manager
• Lead site identification, feasibility, and selection activities
• Manage study teams and overall clinical execution, including overseeing document and system development (e.g., clinical trial protocol, study plans, eCRF guidelines)
• Oversee the development, testing, and implementation of key trial systems (e.g., IRT, eCRF)
• Facilitate collaboration across functions including Regulatory Affairs (pharma), Clinical Development/science Supply Chain, Biostatistics, Safety, QA, Medical Affairs
• May provide line management and/or mentorship to clinical operations personnel supporting assigned studies
• Drive inspection readiness and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., SOP reviews)

• Minimum 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical clinical trial experience in the Pharma, Biotech or CRO environment, including 5 years’ clinical trial monitoring/clinical trial management experience.
• Experience with CFR, GCP and ICH guidelines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities
• Experience with study start‑up and full trial lifecycle management of multiple phases (phase I‑IV) of pharmaceutical clinical trials
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
• Willingness and ability to travel as required (up to 20%)

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