Clinical Trial Manager, CTM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of proactively enhancing clinical project performance in line with contracted objectives while fulfilling customer expectations and maintaining operational excellence.

• Foster communication and collaboration with both the client and project team within a matrixed, multicultural setting.

• Spearhead the formulation of the clinical project strategy, ensuring prioritization with the clinical project team and key stakeholders for the development of clear, data-informed strategies and proactive management of project scope, timelines, quality, and budget.

• Collaborate with relevant departments to prepare and present materials for new business initiatives as necessary.

• Oversee the operational elements of projects to facilitate subject recruitment and retention, manage clinical vendor delivery, and supervise the monitoring visit strategy.

• Recognize clinical project, financial, and quality risks by utilizing comprehensive risk management practices and quality by design principles.

• Effectively leverage data sources, dashboards, and risk management strategies to promote innovation and proactive problem-solving with project and client teams.

• Comply with project governance and issue escalation procedures, ensuring that clinical project plans are established to address identified risks while adhering to professional standards, SOPs, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with project team members and key stakeholders to oversee and manage clinical project budgets, resources, and scope.

• Ensure compliance with established budgets and financial milestones.

• Responsible for accurately forecasting clinical project revenue and managing project costs in alignment with the budget.

• Lead the timely management of scope changes and the change order process.

• Ensure project team awareness and tracking of KPIs for any client-specific metrics.

• Provide inspiring leadership and play a crucial role in forming high-performing clinical project teams, facilitating communication and teamwork while driving delivery, ensuring that clinical team members comprehend contracted scope, timelines, and budget.

• Ensure that clinical resource projections are precise and visible to resourcing teams, proactively flagging resource constraints and challenges.

• Mentor and develop team members across various areas of expertise, providing feedback to respective line managers as necessary.

• As required by project roles, participate in and oversee regulatory/ethics committee submissions, tracking, and documentation.

• Assist in new business efforts by actively engaging in Bid Defense preparation and meetings as required.

• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• University or college degree (life sciences preferred) or certification in a related allied health profession (e.g., nursing, medical or laboratory technology) from an appropriately accredited institution.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• 2+ years of clinical research or monitoring experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully fulfill the key responsibilities of the role.

• Proficient understanding of ICH Guidelines and GCP, including international regulatory requirements for conducting clinical development programs.

• Advanced computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint).

• Experience managing projects within a matrix and virtual environment.

• Exceptional communication, planning, and organizational skills.

• Proven ability to lead by example and inspire team members to find solutions independently.

• Capability to manage multiple competing priorities and effectively utilize resources.

• Demonstrated ability to foster effective teamwork and motivate staff within a matrix system.

• Financial acumen and the ability to effectively use financial tracking systems.

• Ability to work autonomously and mentor junior project team members.

• Skilled in negotiating and liaising with clients in a professional manner.

• Competent in presenting to staff at all levels.

🏝️ Benefits

• Standard Office Environment or remote-based work options available.

• Travel Requirements: up to 30% (Global – primarily domestic and international).