Senior Project Manager - Nephrology

Emerald Clinical Trials is seeking a Senior Clinical Project Manager to lead global and regional clinical trials, with a focus on nephrology. The role oversees study execution, client and vendor relationships, budgets, timelines, compliance, and project team development.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strong, independent leadership for assigned clinical projects, ensuring successful execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee study management activities, including site selection, initiation, monitoring, and closeout
• Develop and maintain study timelines, budgets, and project plans, ensuring adherence to scope
• Mitigate risks and proactively address challenges to keep projects on track
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory guidelines, and company SOPs
• Manage vendor relationships and study-specific contracts
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project team members
• Support proposal development, bid defense meetings, and business growth initiatives
• Participate in internal and external project team meetings to ensure alignment and success

Requirements:

• 5–7 years of project management experience in clinical research, preferably in a CRO or pharmaceutical environment
• Strong Nephrology clinical trial experience
• Proven expertise in budget management, forecasting, and contract oversight
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements (FDA, TGA, EMA, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
• A degree in a relevant scientific, healthcare, or project management field
• Prior experience in clinical site management and CRA roles