Clinical Research Manager Lead

Job Description

This role will be key to further develop the country capabilities in clinical research. Under the direction of the country or cluster CRD/TA-Head the person will be responsible for the end-to-end performance of clinical trials from feasibility to close out in 1 or several countries. The role will be responsible for oversight of the employees, with line management of CRMs and functional oversights of other roles in their studies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensures oversight and line management of the assigned Clinical Research Manager (CRM) team with supervision from CRD

• Accountable for the successful execution, enrollment and quality of their clinical trial portfolio

• Develop, drive and execute organizational priorities as a part of Extended LT

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Expertise in project and site management. 

• Strong understanding of clinical trial planning, management and metrics

• Advanced digital literacy, deep understanding of the organization digital strategy and priorities

• Ability, experience, and skills to proactively manage resource allocation, processes (and controls), productivity, quality and project and/or program delivery.

Qualification & Experience:

Required:

• 10+ years of experience in clinical research, including monitoring experience, with demonstrated success

and increasing responsibilities of which 5+ years consisted of leading projects and team

Preferred :

• Experience of Leading Teams as Project Lead, Initiative Lead, SME etc.

• Advanced degree, (e.g., Master degree, MD, PhD, PMP)

Required Skills:

Clinical Research Management, Decision Making, People Leadership

Preferred Skills:

Accountability, People Management, Resource Allocation, Team Management

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

04/26/2026

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