Job Purpose/ Summary: The Senior Clinical Project Manager is responsible for execution and oversight of assigned clinical trials (Phase I through Phase IV) to ensure client’s goals of time, cost, and quality performance are met. The Sr. CPM is expected to be independent but may require consultation and guidance from the trial-assigned Director to ensure successful clinical trial execution and to support other functional team members’ management of daily trial operations. Often functions as a global lead to provide client interface and oversight of trial regions’ operational activities. The Sr. CPM is seen as skilled in the application of the essential functions of the CPM role listed below.
What You'll Do:
- Provide independent leadership and oversight of complex, global clinical trials (Phase I–IV), ensuring delivery against client expectations for time, cost, scope, and quality.
- Serve as the primary senior‑level operational contact for clients, leading governance discussions, managing escalations, and ensuring alignment with contractual and quality requirements.
- Own oversight of study budgets, scope, and profitability, partnering with the trial‑assigned Director to assess performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
- Direct cross‑functional and regional teams to ensure consistent execution, proactive risk mitigation, and performance against KPIs across multiple projects.
- Provide mentoring, guidance, and oversight to CPMs and other project team members to support effective trial execution and professional development.
- Contribute to broader organizational objectives through participation in business development activities, process improvement initiatives, and operational best‑practice implementation.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in allied health fields such as nursing, pharmacy, health or natural sciences, preferably with clinical trial management experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
- At least 6 years of clinical research experience (CRO CRA or Research Manager, Site Research Manager, Central Clinical Research Laboratory Manager) or possesses transferrable skills and experience in project management in a clinical setting or relatable industry
- Graduate degree preferred
- Previous technical and managerial experience in conducting clinical pharmaceutical research studies in a hospital setting, a pharmaceutical company, or CRO.
- Previous CRA experience preferred
- Experience or education indicating knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology preferred
- Previous experience in a Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Trial Manager level position preferred
About CTI
CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services is a global, privately held, full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO) focused on the advancement of treatments for chronically and critically ill patient populations. We assist clinical research throughout the lifecycle of development, from drug concept to commercialization. CTI is headquartered in the Greater Cincinnati, OH region with global operations in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. For more information, visit www.ctifacts.com
Why CTI?
- Advance Your Career – We support career progression through a structured mentoring program and leadership courses that provide the support needed to grow. We also value ongoing education and training through tuition reimbursement and a dedicated training department.
- Join an Award-Winning and Valued Team – We have an award-winning unparalleled culture that can be felt by our employees across 60 countries. We support a work-life balance and the importance of time with family by offering generous health benefits and vacation packages, hybrid work from home opportunities, and paid parental leave. We also encourage care for the world around us through our unique CTI Cares program.
- Make a Lasting Impact – We focus on moving medicine forward by working on treatments for chronically and critically-ill patients, who depend on us to bring life-changing therapies to market.
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