Senior Project Manager - Oncology

Role overview Plan and direct oncology clinical study projects, guiding cross-functional teams and external providers to deliver trials within agreed scope, timelines, budget, and quality expectations. The senior project manager serves as a primary client contact and escalation lead, while overseeing study finances, operational coordination, risk management, and reporting. The work may involve complex, global studies and domestic or international travel, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities - Build integrated project plans, timelines, tracking measures, and risk mitigation approaches for trial delivery. - Coordinate functional teams and vendors, align study-specific training, and collaborate with clinical operations and other functions. - Manage budgets, forecasts, billing, project hours, profitability, and out-of-scope change requests. - Monitor quality and inspection readiness, address findings, and coordinate corrective or preventive actions when needed. - Lead client and internal meetings, provide progress and performance updates, and escalate study issues with proposed responses. - Present to clients and other audiences, support proposal meetings, and provide feedback to team members.

Requirements - Degree or equivalent education and experience in a scientific or health-related field; an advanced degree is preferred. - At least seven years of clinical research experience and four years of direct project management experience, or demonstrated equivalent competencies. - Experience managing complex, global clinical trials in cross-functional environments. - Working knowledge of clinical research quality practices, including ICH-GCP, and experience applying project, risk, and change management. - Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, electronic trial master files, electronic data capture, and clinical trial management systems. - Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills; able to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits and work setup The listing gives an estimated annual salary range of $147,300–$220,900 and describes eligibility for a discretionary bonus, health coverage, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, parental leave, and paid sick and vacation time. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the hiring country without employer sponsorship.