Project Manager – Clinical Operations
Location: Remote UK
About the Role
Novotech is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of global clinical trials from study start-up through close-out. As the primary point of contact for sponsors, you will oversee project planning, execution, financial management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with ICH-GCP, applicable regulations, and Novotech SOPs.
This role requires a proactive leader with strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of clinical studies from feasibility and site selection through study close-out.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk registers, and study tracking tools.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Medical, Pharmacovigilance, and Vendor Management.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful study delivery.
- Ensure projects are conducted in accordance with study protocols, ICH-GCP, local regulations, and company SOPs.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Build strong client relationships through regular communication, project updates, and proactive issue resolution.
- Lead project meetings, governance calls, and contribute to bid defence meetings where required.
- Collaborate with Business Development during feasibility assessments and change order activities.
Financial & Operational Management
- Manage project budgets, revenue forecasts, profitability, and financial performance.
- Monitor project scope and coordinate change orders as required.
- Ensure appropriate project resourcing and support effective workload planning.
- Oversee vendor selection and management to ensure quality delivery.
Site & Study Management
- Oversee site selection, activation, recruitment, monitoring, and study close-out activities.
- Support ethics and regulatory submissions in collaboration with Clinical Operations and Regulatory teams.
- Monitor recruitment performance and implement strategies to improve enrolment and site performance.
- Ensure inspection and audit readiness throughout the study lifecycle.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead, mentor, and support cross-functional project teams, including Associate Project Managers.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and high-performance project execution.
- Contribute to process improvements, SOP development, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Represent Novotech professionally with sponsors, investigators, and industry stakeholders.
About You
You are an experienced clinical project leader with excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about delivering high-quality clinical research while building strong client relationships.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in clinical project management within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment.
- Strong understanding of the clinical trial lifecycle, including study start-up, site management, recruitment, data management, and study close-out.
- Comprehensive knowledge of ICH-GCP, global clinical trial regulations, and sponsor requirements.
- Proven experience managing cross-functional global clinical teams, budgets, timelines, and project risks.
- Strong client-facing experience with the ability to build trusted sponsor relationships.
- Experience with CTMS, eTMF, Microsoft Office, and other clinical trial management systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Novotech?
At Novotech, you'll join a global CRO known for delivering high-quality clinical research across the Asia-Pacific region, North America, and Europe. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to contribute to innovative clinical trials that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
About Us
Novotech is a global full-service clinical Contract Research Organization (CRO).
At Novotech, ambition meets opportunity. As a globally recognized leader in clinical research and scientific advisory services, we are proud to combine our position at the forefront of the industry with an award-winning workplace culture that values ambition, innovation, and growth. Named Employer of Choice, Great Place to Work and Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE), we are committed to fostering an environment that reflects the life-changing work we do.
Since 1997, we have expanded our global footprint, now with 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific, the United States, and Europe. This growing network unites professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to advance therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.
At Novotech, our employees are at the heart of our success. By offering trust, flexibility, and autonomy through programs like NovoLife, our flexible benefits framework, we empower team members to create an effective work-life balance that delivers professional satisfaction and maximum results for clients.
With access to mentorship opportunities, professional development programs, and a dynamic community, Novotech offers a platform for driven individuals to achieve personal growth while shaping the future of healthcare. Join us to be a part of a team that values your contributions and supports your ambition to make a global impact.
