Clinical Project Manager
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
9 days ago
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Clinical Research and Development
Position Summary
The Clinical Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for timeline and budget management for assigned clinical studies within Clinical Operations. The CPM supports study/program teams and cross-functional stakeholders to plan, execute, and deliver clinical trials through proactive coordination, financial oversight, and risk management.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and manage high-quality clinical study timelines aligned with program/corporate goals.
- Interface with study teams and cross-functional stakeholders for coordination and visibility.
- Identify timeline risks, communicate risks, and support mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal functional groups to support study milestones and program execution.
- Manage routine study status reporting (timeline and budget dashboards/updates).
- Provide monthly milestone/timeline updates to Project and Portfolio Management.
- Partner with Project and Portfolio Management to update resource demand/supply.
- Develop program scenario plans and support lifecycle management activities.
- Develop and manage study budgets (monthly forecasting and budget reviews with Clinical Trial Operations and Finance).
- Facilitate/oversee cost accruals for accurate financial reporting across sponsored trials.
- Analyze forecasted vs. accrued costs and study financial health.
- Partner with Finance to review variances and overall spend using PO/invoice data.
- Provide functional guidance/support to Associate Clinical Project Managers as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in related discipline (combination of education and experience may be considered).
- 7 years related experience in CRO/Biotech/Pharma with 2 years supervisory experience.
- Solid understanding of drug development and clinical operations.
- Strong organizational/time management and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Advanced computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Self-starter with minimal supervision.
- Effective in matrix cross-functional environments.
- Good business judgment and clinical financials knowledge.
- Excellent verbal/written communication, including presenting budget information.
- High accountability/urgency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting complex, multi-study clinical programs.
- Experience working closely with Finance and Project/Portfolio Management.
Benefits/Compensation (as stated)
- Discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, 401k match.
- Health insurance (medical/dental/vision) and basic life insurance; 20 days PTO, 10 paid holidays, winter shutdown.
Salary Range (as stated)
- $119,000 - $149,000.
Travel
- Up to 5% of time.
The Clinical Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for timeline and budget management for assigned clinical studies within Clinical Operations. The CPM supports study/program teams and cross-functional stakeholders to plan, execute, and deliver clinical trials through proactive coordination, financial oversight, and risk management.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and manage high-quality clinical study timelines aligned with program/corporate goals.
- Interface with study teams and cross-functional stakeholders for coordination and visibility.
- Identify timeline risks, communicate risks, and support mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with internal functional groups to support study milestones and program execution.
- Manage routine study status reporting (timeline and budget dashboards/updates).
- Provide monthly milestone/timeline updates to Project and Portfolio Management.
- Partner with Project and Portfolio Management to update resource demand/supply.
- Develop program scenario plans and support lifecycle management activities.
- Develop and manage study budgets (monthly forecasting and budget reviews with Clinical Trial Operations and Finance).
- Facilitate/oversee cost accruals for accurate financial reporting across sponsored trials.
- Analyze forecasted vs. accrued costs and study financial health.
- Partner with Finance to review variances and overall spend using PO/invoice data.
- Provide functional guidance/support to Associate Clinical Project Managers as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in related discipline (combination of education and experience may be considered).
- 7 years related experience in CRO/Biotech/Pharma with 2 years supervisory experience.
- Solid understanding of drug development and clinical operations.
- Strong organizational/time management and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Advanced computer skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Self-starter with minimal supervision.
- Effective in matrix cross-functional environments.
- Good business judgment and clinical financials knowledge.
- Excellent verbal/written communication, including presenting budget information.
- High accountability/urgency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting complex, multi-study clinical programs.
- Experience working closely with Finance and Project/Portfolio Management.
Benefits/Compensation (as stated)
- Discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, 401k match.
- Health insurance (medical/dental/vision) and basic life insurance; 20 days PTO, 10 paid holidays, winter shutdown.
Salary Range (as stated)
- $119,000 - $149,000.
Travel
- Up to 5% of time.