Lead Project Manager, Clinical Trials

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and technology consulting firm seeking a Lead Project Manager for Clinical Trials with expertise in oncology. The role involves leading the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical trials workstreams within a complex healthcare transformation program, ensuring compliance and a focus on patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management of oncology clinical trials workstreams, including planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and closeout
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, trial timelines, risk registers, and status reporting for clinical trials activities
• Coordinate across clinical research teams, IRB, regulatory bodies, and operational stakeholders to ensure compliant and timely trial execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical trials-related stakeholder engagement, including research leadership, clinical staff, and federal program sponsors
• Establish and maintain trial performance metrics, data collection protocols, and outcome tracking frameworks
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and regulatory dependencies across clinical trials workstreams
• Support development of trial-related documentation, protocols, SOPs, and briefing materials
• Collaborate with the Lead PM and cross-functional teams to ensure clinical trials activities align with broader program objectives and timelines
• Contribute to process improvement efforts to enhance trial efficiency, compliance, and patient enrollment outcomes
• Mentor and support junior project management staff supporting clinical trials activities

Requirements:

• MD, RN, or Nurse Practitioner (NP) required
• 5+ years of direct experience leading oncology clinical trials, including multi-site or federally sponsored research programs
• Strong working knowledge of clinical trial regulatory requirements, IRB processes, and GCP guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex project workstreams in fast-paced federal or integrated healthcare environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with ability to communicate effectively across clinical, research, and administrative audiences
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience within VA, NCI, NIH, or other federal health research environments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Clinical Research Associate (CRA) certification
• Familiarity with federal program management frameworks and compliance requirements