Senior Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Operations

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Job Title : Senior Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Operations

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

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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)

Qualifications

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

Personal Qualities

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%)

For more details or any questions, you can contact us. +41 21 924 29 52