Clinical Project Manager II – Virology

Syneos Health

Clinical Project Manager driving global Phase I clinical trials for Syneos Health. Requires strong management of operational details and collaboration across teams.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeFoster City • Arizona, California, Maine, Ohio, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $175,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage global Phase I clinical trials from study start-up through database lock and closeout with minimal oversight
Serve as the operational lead responsible for driving study execution, timelines, deliverables, risks, and overall trial performance
Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, vendors, study teams, and stakeholders to ensure seamless trial execution across all phases of the study lifecycle
Maintain close oversight of study details, proactively identifying operational gaps, risks, and delays before they impact timelines or quality
Manage vendors closely to ensure accountability, quality deliverables, budget adherence, and successful execution against study expectations
Drive study team meetings by developing agendas, facilitating discussions, documenting decisions, and ensuring follow-through on action items
Navigate fast-paced, high-visibility environments with the ability to prioritize effectively and adapt quickly to changing business needs
Ensure studies remain inspection-ready and compliant with GCP, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations
Support issue escalation and resolution while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and collaborative team dynamics
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational best practices that enhance study execution and team effectiveness
Lead with a solutions-oriented mindset while fostering accountability, transparency, and collaboration across teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong Clinical Operations experience with the ability to independently manage global clinical trials across the full study lifecycle
Proven experience running clinical trials from start-up through closeout within CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environments
Strong vendor management and oversight experience with demonstrated ability to drive accountability and performance
Experience working in fast-paced clinical development environments with competing priorities and aggressive timelines
Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically, including deep involvement in day-to-day study execution details
Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent organizational, communication, meeting facilitation, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to proactively identify risks, drive resolution, and maintain momentum across complex clinical programs
Professional presence with strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build credibility quickly across teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

company car or car allowance
Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision
Company match 401k
eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trials managementstudy executionvendor managementrisk identificationprocess improvementGCP complianceSOP adherenceregulatory requirementsstudy lifecycle managementbudget management

Soft Skills

cross-functional leadershipstakeholder managementorganizational skillscommunication skillsmeeting facilitationproblem-solvingemotional intelligenceadaptabilitycollaborationaccountability