Clinical Project Manager II – Virology, Phase I

Syneos Health

Clinical Project Manager II managing global Phase I virology clinical trials at Syneos Health. Overseeing operational execution and collaboration with cross-functional teams across the trial lifecycle.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • 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 virology clinical trials from study start-up through closeout with minimal supervision
Drive overall study execution, timelines, deliverables, risks, budgets, and operational performance
Provide oversight and accountability for CROs, vendors, and cross-functional partners to ensure high-quality study execution
Build strong collaborative relationships with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Regulatory, Medical, Clinical Supply, Biometrics, and other stakeholders
Lead study team meetings by establishing clear agendas, facilitating productive discussions, documenting key decisions, and ensuring timely completion of action items
Proactively identify operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution before timelines or quality are impacted
Guide study teams through key transitions across the clinical trial lifecycle while ensuring seamless operational execution
Maintain oversight of study documentation, trial metrics, operational deliverables, and inspection readiness activities
Ensure compliance with GCP, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations
Foster accountability across study teams while creating an environment of collaboration, transparency, and shared ownership
Contribute to process improvements and operational best practices that enhance study execution and team performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
5+ years of Clinical Project Management experience with responsibility for independently managing clinical trials across the full study lifecycle
Demonstrated experience leading Phase I and/or other early-phase clinical studies
Strong understanding of the complete clinical trial lifecycle, with the ability to independently manage study transitions from start-up through closeout
Proven experience overseeing CROs, vendors, and external partners within global clinical trials
Excellent project management, organizational, and operational leadership skills
Strong meeting facilitation skills with the ability to lead productive discussions, build alignment, and ensure accountability for follow-up actions
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated emotional intelligence and professionalism when working across diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to lead cross-functional teams while effectively balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify risks, solve problems independently, and drive successful study execution with minimal direction.

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical Trial Lifecycle ManagementStudy Documentation OversightOperational Performance MetricsBudget ManagementVendor Oversight

Soft Skills

Meeting FacilitationOrganizational LeadershipEmotional IntelligenceProblem SolvingCollaboration