Clinical Operations Project Managers are an integral part of clinical trial delivery, working closely with clinical teams and sponsors to improve patients' lives by bringing new drugs to market faster.
Within a sponsor-dedicated Functional Service Provider (FSP) model, the Clinical Operations Project Manager (COPM) is an essential member of the core project team, responsible for the operational delivery of clinical studies at regional level.
The COPM ensures studies are conducted in accordance with contractual requirements, timelines, quality standards, and applicable regulations. This role combines hands-on clinical operations oversight with strong project coordination and stakeholder management, with a particular focus on site-facing activities, CRA functional leadership, and execution excellence.
Main Responsibilities
Study Oversight & Delivery
• Accountable for the execution of clinical trials in assigned countries in the region (Southeast Europe), ensuring delivery according to timelines, budget, and quality expectations
• Monitor study progress against milestones and proactively manage risks, issues, and contingencies
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements
CRA Functional Management & Site Engagement
• Provide functional oversight and guidance to assigned CRAs, ensuring high-quality monitoring and performance
• Supervise CRA training at study level (protocol, monitoring plan, study tools, etc.)
• Accompany CRAs on key visits (e.g., SIVs, audits) as needed to support study conduct and site engagement
Quality & Compliance
• Review and approve monitoring visit reports and follow-up communications
• Ensure protocol adherence and oversee protocol deviations, root cause analyses, and CAPA implementation
• Support inspection readiness and oversee audit findings resolution
• Perform or support Study Evaluation Visits (SEVs) when required
Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management
• Act as a key interface between sponsor and operational teams, ensuring alignment and transparent communication
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support milestone achievement and resolution of study issues
Planning & Performance Management
• Develop and maintain study plans and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery
• Organize regular study follow-up meetings with CRAs and stakeholders
• Provide structured feedback on team performance and contribute to continuous improvement
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field
• Minimum 3+ years as Project Manager and 5+ years of clinical research experience
• Very good knowledge of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements
• Experience in set-up and conduct of Early Phase – Phase I and Phase II Clinical Trials
• Therapeutic area knowledge in Oncology, Hematology, or Heart Failure would be an advantage
• Proven experience in site management, CRA oversight, and cross-functional coordination
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrix environment
• Fluent in English and knowledge of local language (Hungarian/ Romanian)
• Strong operational leadership and coordination capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving and risk management skills
• Strong attention to quality, compliance, and detail
• High level of collaboration across teams, functions, and geographies
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required (approx. every 2–3 months)
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field
- Minimum 3+ years as Project Manager
- Minimum 5+ years of clinical research experience
- Very good knowledge of clinical trial conduct, ICH-GCP, and regulatory requirements
- Experience in set-up and conduct of Early Phase - Phase I Clinical Trials
- Proven experience in site management, CRA oversight, and cross-functional coordination
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrix environment
- Fluent in English and knowledge of local language (Hungarian or Romanian)
- Strong operational leadership, problem-solving, risk management, and attention to quality/compliance
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required (approx. every 2-3 months)
- Therapeutic area knowledge in Oncology, Hematology, or Heart Failure
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