Clinical Trial Manager

Clinical Trial Manager

Anywhere

Type: Contract

Category: Clinical Ops

Industry: Life Sciences

Workplace Type: Remote

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -092026-108534

Date Posted: 09/08/2026

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Our client is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to oversee 2–3 Phase III global clinical studies in the MASH therapeutic area across Europe. The role provides sponsor-side oversight of fully outsourced studies executed by a CRO partner, reporting to the Clinical Operations Program Lead. The Clinical Trial Manager will lead study governance, manage timelines and risks, ensure quality and compliance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive successful study execution.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $80.00 to $95.00/hr. w2

JN -092026-108534

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive oversight of CRO performance, deliverables, and timelines.

• Lead study governance meetings and ensure clear communication of expectations.

• Identify and proactively mitigate operational risks.

• Monitor study progress, enrollment, and key performance indicators.

• Support protocol drafting, review, and finalization to ensure timely completion.

• Coordinate cross-functional review of study protocols and related documents.

• Ensure alignment between sponsor and CRO during start-up activities.

• Oversee development of key study documents including monitoring plans, study plans, and vendor plans.

• Track and manage study timelines and milestones.

• Review essential study documents and reports for quality and compliance.

• Oversee site activation and ensure readiness for first patient in.

• Collaborate with Regulatory, Data Management, Safety, and Clinical Operations.

• Escalate issues appropriately and provide solutions to maintain timelines.

• Execute trip report review and protocol deviations review.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 6–8+ years of progressive clinical research experience primarily on the sponsor side.

• Strong experience as a Clinical Trial Manager or equivalent sponsor-side study lead.

• Extensive Phase III clinical trial oversight experience.

• Global study oversight experience for outsourced studies running at sites in Europe.

• Experience overseeing fully outsourced studies through CRO partners.

• Therapeutic area experience in MASH, metabolic diseases, liver disease, or chronic kidney disease preferred.

• Strong understanding of GCP.

• Excellent organizational, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree.

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Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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