Oncology Clinical Development | Early Phase Biotech
A rapidly growing clinical-stage biotechnology organization is seeking two experienced Senior Clinical Project Managers / Senior Clinical Study Managers to support the execution of global oncology clinical trials across early and late-stage development.
These individuals will play a critical role in leading complex international studies, including First-in-Human (FIH) programs involving novel biologic therapies. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative and scientifically driven clinical operations team focused on advancing innovative oncology treatments in a fast-paced development environment.
Key Responsibilities
Global Clinical Trial Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end operational execution of global Phase I–III oncology studies from startup through closeout
- Oversee timelines, budgets, quality, and cross-functional deliverables to ensure successful study execution
- Support protocol development, country/site activation strategies, enrollment planning, and study reporting activities
- Drive operational excellence across complex oncology programs, including FIH and registration-enabling studies
Study Oversight & Vendor Management
- Manage CROs and external vendors across monitoring, data management, imaging, laboratories, ePRO, and related services
- Proactively identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Ensure inspection readiness and compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and global regulatory requirements
- Oversee forecasting, accruals, budget tracking, and change order management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead global study team meetings and facilitate effective decision-making across stakeholders
- Partner closely with Clinical Development, Medical, Regulatory, Biometrics, Safety, and external collaborators
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators, academic institutions, and key external partners
Qualifications
Required Experience
- 10+ years of clinical operations experience within biotech, pharma, or CRO environments
- 5+ years leading global oncology clinical trials
- Strong experience supporting early phase oncology studies, including FIH, dose escalation, and expansion cohorts
- Demonstrated success managing global CROs and multi-vendor clinical programs
- Deep understanding of oncology drug development and complex clinical trial operations
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and global regulatory standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Preferred Background
- Experience with immuno-oncology, targeted therapies, or solid tumor indications
- Exposure to registration-directed or late-stage studies
- Prior experience within small or emerging biotech companies
- Advanced scientific degree and/or project management certification preferred
Why This Opportunity?
- High visibility role within a growing oncology organization
- Opportunity to lead innovative global oncology studies from early development onward
- Collaborative, science-driven culture with strong executive exposure
- Meaningful impact on cutting-edge therapies for patients with unmet medical needs