Global Clinical Project Manager - Oncology

Global Clinical Project Manager

Location: Remote - UK
Working model: Fully home-based, with optional access to the London office
Employment: Permanent, full-time

Are you an experienced Clinical Project Manager with a strong oncology background and a proven record of delivering global trials within a CRO environment?

Our client is an established international full-service CRO supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with complex clinical development programmes across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.

The organisation is looking for an experienced project leader to take full ownership of global oncology studies from start-up through close-out.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of global and multi-regional oncology trials
• Take ownership of project planning, timelines, budgets, resources and study deliverables
• Act as the primary contact for sponsors throughout the full project lifecycle
• Lead sponsor meetings, governance calls and regular project updates
• Coordinate international cross-functional teams across Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Medical, Pharmacovigilance and Vendor Management
• Oversee feasibility, site selection, activation, recruitment, monitoring and study close-out activities
• Identify operational, financial and regulatory risks and implement appropriate mitigation plans
• Manage revenue forecasts, project profitability, scope changes and change orders
• Ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with contractual requirements
• Monitor site and recruitment performance and introduce corrective actions when required
• Oversee external vendors and ensure quality, timelines and budgets remain aligned
• Maintain inspection and audit readiness throughout the study lifecycle
• Support bid-defence meetings, feasibility assessments and business-development activities where required
• Mentor Associate Project Managers and contribute to process and SOP improvements

Your profile

• At least five years of clinical study or project management experience in oncology
• Previous clinical project management experience within a CRO is essential
• Strong experience managing global or regional multi-country clinical trials
• Proven ownership of studies from start-up through close-out
• Experience with multi-sponsor projects and different client organisations
• Phase II and Phase III oncology experience is essential
• Established sponsor-facing experience as the primary project contact
• Strong knowledge of project budgets, forecasting, resourcing, timelines, risk management and change orders
• Comprehensive understanding of the clinical trial lifecycle, including site start-up, monitoring, recruitment and close-out
• Sound knowledge of ICH-GCP and global clinical trial regulations
• Experience with CTMS, eTMF and other clinical trial management systems
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional international teams without relying on direct reporting lines
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
• Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline

What you can expect

• Global study ownership: Lead complex international oncology programmes from initial planning through final close-out.
• Direct sponsor influence: Build trusted client relationships and shape operational, financial and strategic project decisions.
• Flexible working environment: Work remotely from the UK, Poland or Spain, with optional access to the London office and opportunities for continued career development.

Interested? Please send us your CV to learn more about this confidential opportunity. Even if the position does not fully match your expectations, we would be happy to discuss other roles based on your clinical research experience and career goals.