Clinical Senior Project Manager, Associate Director – Global role, Multisponsor

Syneos Health

Clinical Sr Project Manager leading interdisciplinary clinical projects at Syneos Health. Ensuring compliance and managing project deliverables from proposal to delivery in a remote setting.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $0 - $210,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical research projects while ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams, manage project timelines and budgets, and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

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Project ManagementGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Clinical Research Organization (CRO)Regulatory RequirementsFinancial Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementClinical Monitoring ProceduresDrug Development ProcessTrial Master FilesProject PlanningTimelines ManagementTracking ToolsInspection ReadinessDeliverable ManagementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementMentoring

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesMedicinePharmacyNursingInterdisciplinary ResearchStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Therapeutic ExperienceDynamic EnvironmentStakeholder EngagementTeam Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages a project as Project Manager overseeing interdisciplinary clinical research programs ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.
Acts as primary liaison between the Company and the Customer to ensure project launch, conduct, and closeout according to the Customer’s and the Company's contractual agreement.
Leads clinical team to ensure quality, timelines and budget management.
Accountable for the financial performance of assigned projects.
Accountable for all project deliverables for assigned projects and/or project regions.
Coordinates activities and deliverables of all project conduct partners and proactively identifies and manages issues.
Maintains and evaluates project progress by maintaining timelines and other tracking/analysis tools.
Responsible for project management components of inspection readiness for all aspects of the project conduct, including Trial Master Files.
Provides oversight for development and implementation of project plans in accordance with Controlled Documents.
Independently prepares, coordinates, and presents project material at internal and external meetings.
Directs the activities of assigned Project Support staff; line manages and mentors other project management team members and clinical staff; facilitates team building and communication.
Prepares project management reports for clients and management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH guidelines, regulatory requirements, drug development process and clinical monitoring procedures.
Clinical research organization (CRO) and relevant therapeutic experience preferred.
Strong ability to manage time and work independently.
Ability to embrace new technologies.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken
Flexibility and the ability to mentor and manage new staff and to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines delivering high quality work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 25%).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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