Senior Project Manager, Clinical Trials

Cogstate

Senior Project Manager responsible for managing Cogstate projects and client relationships. Overseeing global clinical trials with a focus on pharmaceutical development processes.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage projects and execute tasks in line with company SOPs and agreed regulatory standards.
Manage client relationships as main POC for individual studies and some sponsor portfolios.
Independently lead Cogstate’s complex global clinical trials projects.
Manage Clinical Trials projects in Start-Up, Conduct or Close-Out phases (multiple projects at one time).
Proactively manage risks with confidence, demonstrating strong leadership in guiding team members through challenges.
Attend Investigator Meetings ensuring Cogstate is well represented.
Work in an Agile environment with a given Portfolio Team.
Oversight of resourcing and financials across a Portfolio of Projects.
Generate invoices for assigned projects in alignment with expected timelines and project progress.
Actively maintain the change order process.
Oversee internal projects focused on developing processes for implementing new technologies.
Develop operational deployment plans for new systems, including training.
Work closely with Business Development and project team managing relationship and supporting proposals for key accounts.
Analyze reports for project hours and budget utilization and making course corrections in conjunction with Operations Line Managers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, business or a technical discipline (psychology, nursing, biology, sociology, computer science or engineering).
Master’s preferred (science or business) but not mandatory.
PMP Certification (preferred but not mandatory).
Previous CRO experience preferable.
Previous CNS experience.
7+ Years Project Management experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or CRO environment.
Supervisory/mentoring experience (preferred but not mandatory).
Relationship Management Experience.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Budget management experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote Work Practices: Cogstate is a virtual first company. Cogstate employees can work from anywhere where Cogstate is registered to business within the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom!
Generous Paid Time-off: Cogstate employees receive 20 days of vacation leave, 10 days of personal leave and 10 paid public holidays.
401(k) Matching: As you invest in yourself and your future, Cogstate invests in you too: we match up to3% of your yearly salary in Cogstate’s 401k program.
Competitive Salary: We offer competitive base salaries plus additional earning opportunities based on the position.
Health, Dental & Vision Coverage: We've invested in comprehensive health & dental insurance options with competitive company contributions to help when you need it most. We also offer free vision insurance for all full-time employees.
Short-Term & Long Term Disability Life Insurance: 100% employer sponsored
Pre-Tax Benefits: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Learning & Development Opportunities: Cogstate offers a robust learning program from mentorships to assistance with programs to improve knowledge or obtain certifications in applicable areas of interest.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget managementclinical trials managementrisk managementoperational deployment planninginvoice generationchange order processdata analysisAgile methodologyCRO experience

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship managementmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingteam guidanceclient managementorganizational skillsproactive managementcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreePMP Certification