Clinical Project Manager

Crinetics Pharmaceuticals

Clinical Project Manager responsible for managing timelines and budgets for clinical studies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in supporting the execution of clinical trials at Crinetics Pharmaceuticals.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $119,000 - $149,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for timeline and budget management for assigned clinical studies within Clinical Operations
Serve as a key contributor to study and program teams and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of clinical trials
Develop, maintain, and manage high-quality, detailed clinical study timelines that align with program and corporate goals
Interface regularly with study teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate coordination and visibility of key activities
Prospectively identify timeline risks, proactively communicate risks to management, internal stakeholders, and CRO partners, and support implementation of mitigation strategies
Collaborate with internal functional groups to support study milestones and overall program execution
Manage routine study status reporting, including timeline and budget dashboards and management updates
Partner with Project and Portfolio Management to update resource demand and supply information on a regular basis
Develop program scenario plans and support lifecycle management activities as needed
Develop and manage study budgets, including monthly forecasting and routine budget reviews in collaboration with Clinical Trial Operations and Finance
Facilitate and oversee cost accrual activities to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting across Crinetics‑sponsored clinical trials
Analyze forecasted and accrued costs to produce summary views of study financial health
Partner with Finance to review accrued costs versus forecasts, investigate variances, and review overall study spend using purchase order and invoice data
Provide functional guidance and support to Associate Clinical Project Managers as needed
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in related discipline required; a combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered
7 years of related experience in a CRO, Biotech or Pharmaceutical organization with 2 years of experience in a supervisory role
Solid understanding of drug development and clinical operations
Excellent organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
Excellent computer skills including advanced knowledge in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Must be a self-starter who works with minimal supervision
Works effectively in a matrix cross-functional environment
Good business judgment and a strong understanding of the unique aspects of clinical financials
Excellent communication skills, (verbal and written) including the ability to understand and present budget information effectively
Experience supporting complex, multi‑study clinical programs (preferred)
Experience working closely with Finance and Project and Portfolio Management functions (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
20 days of PTO
10 paid holidays
winter company shutdown
discretionary annual target bonus
stock options
ESPP
401k match

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical study managementbudget managementtimeline managementfinancial reportingcost accrualforecastingrisk managementresource managementscenario planningdrug development

Soft Skills

organizational skillstime managementattention to detailself-startercommunication skillsbusiness judgmentcollaborationproblem-solvingleadershipmulti-tasking