Clinical Team Leads (CTL)

Job Overview

We are seeking a Clinical Team Lead (CTL) to oversee the clinical delivery of clinical research trials. As a CTL, you will function as a Clinical Project Manager (CPM) within the core project team, partnering with the Project Manager and other functional leads to ensure successful delivery of the clinical aspects of a trial within contractual and budgetary requirements.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Take accountability for proactively driving clinical project performance toward contracted deliverables while meeting customer needs and maintaining operational excellence.
• Drive communication and collaboration with the client and project team across a matrixed, multicultural environment.
• Lead the development of the clinical project strategy and ensure prioritization with the clinical project team and key stakeholders.
• Manage the operational aspects of projects to support subject recruitment and retention, clinical vendor delivery, and oversee the monitoring visit strategy.
• Identify clinical project, financial, and quality risks leveraging end-to-end risk management practices and quality by design principles.
• Utilize data sources, dashboards, and risk management strategies to drive innovation and proactive problem-solving with the project and client teams.
• Adhere to project governance and issue escalation pathways, ensuring that clinical project plans are in place to address identified risk while adhering to professional standards, SOPs, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with project team members and key stakeholders to oversee and manage clinical project budgets, resources, and scope.
• Ensure adherence to established budget and financial milestones.
• Lead the timely management of changes to scope and the change order process.
• Provide inspiring leadership and play a key role in the creation of high-performing clinical project teams.
• Develop and mentor team members in multiple areas of expertise.

Qualifications (Minimum Required)

• University/college degree (life science preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Experience (Minimum Required)

• 2+ years of clinical research/monitoring experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP, including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs.
• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Experience managing projects in a matrix and virtual environment.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Master or other advanced degree.
• PMP certification.
• 2+ years of CRA experience, on-site or in-house.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Standard Office Environment or remote-based work required.
• Weekend and off-hour work as required.
• Travel Requirements: up to 30% (Global – primary domestic and international)