Clinical Trial Manager

Key Responsibilities Lead and develop trial management leaders, setting clear expectations for performance, collaboration, and execution Standardize and continuously improve trial management best practices, tools, and operating rhythms across programs Drive harmonization of trial management processes across Verve and Lilly to support a consistent and scalable operating model Serve as an active member of the Clinical Development Operations leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and functional direction Provide oversight across clinical programs to ensure delivery against timelines, quality expectations, budgets, and study goals Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Clinical Development, Regulatory, Data Management, Patient recruitment/retention, Study start up, Medical Writing, Supply Chain, Quality, Clinical Compliance, etc.) to support aligned study execution Strengthen governance, escalation, and decision-making with Compliance and Oversight to identify and address operational risks early Ensure teams apply a risk-based approach to planning, study oversight, and issue resolution Oversee CRO and vendor strategy, including performance, partnership, and accountability Support development/refinement of SOPs, workflows, and business processes promoting quality, compliance, and consistency Champion compliance with GCP, ICH, and applicable global regulatory requirements; support inspection readiness Monitor operational metrics and use data-driven insights to improve execution and resource planning Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement Coach, mentor, and develop trial management talent Represent the trial management function in cross-functional and leadership forums Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, healthcare, or related discipline required; advanced degree preferred Significant clinical operations or trial management experience within a sponsor organization Additional Skills/Preferences Proven success leading leaders and building high-performing teams in a matrixed clinical development environment Strong experience overseeing global clinical trials across multiple phases Deep understanding of GCP, ICH, and applicable regulatory requirements Ability to standardize processes, implement operational improvements, and lead through changeStrong critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution Experience supporting organizational integration, process harmonization, or operating model evolution preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr