Clinical Project Manager / Sr. Clinical Project Manager

Overview Position: Clinical Project Manager / Sr. Clinical Project Manager Salary Range: $115K-$135K Location: Baltimore, MD Note: We cannot support work visa permit applications for this role. About Pharmaron Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 21,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services. We supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases last year. Our teams work with small molecules, ADCs, biologics, and gene therapies and partner with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit Job Overview The Clinical Project Manager (CPM) is the single, accountable leader for early-phase (FIH, SAD/MAD, food-effect, DDI, 14C, etc.) clinical trials, translating Sponsor protocols into integrated project plans and guiding cross-functional teams from study initiation through CSR submission and TMF delivery. The CPM serves as the primary interface for Sponsors, investigators, vendors, and senior leadership, governing study scope, timelines, budgets, and risk while ensuring ICH-GCP and global regulatory compliance. The CPM also protects project margin through change-order management and vendor oversight. Using real-time dashboards and eClinical systems, the CPM drives proactive issue resolution, produces executive-level status reports, and maintains inspection-ready documentation. Success is defined by on-time, on-budget delivery of high-quality data, Sponsor satisfaction, and continuous process improvement that elevates PM Department and clinical unit performance. Key Responsibilities Partner with Business Development to support feasibility assessments and site qualification activities Collaborate with regulatory teams to ensure accurate feasibility documentation Build strong sponsor relationships by understanding client needs and ensuring confidence in study execution Contribute to proposal development, including cost estimation and sponsor-ready submissions Lead project kick-off meetings and align cross-functional teams and external stakeholders Coordinate with vendors and consultants to define scope, timelines, and deliverables Develop and manage project timelines, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, ensuring clear communication and on-time delivery Monitor project progress, budgets, and performance metrics; analyze trends and address issues proactively Review financials, approve vendor expenses, and partner with Project Finance on scope and budget changes Ensure high-quality study closeout deliverables, respond to sponsor inquiries, and lead lessons learned for continuous improvement Qualifications Clinical Project Manager (CPM): Associates or equivalent (60+ college credit hours) in a related field + 2 years as a Project Manager; OR Bachelor of Science in a related field + 1 year as a Project Manager. 3 years of Project Management experience in a Clinical Research environment may be substituted for educational requirements. CPM: Bachelor of Science in related field + 2 years as a Project Manager in a Clinical Research environment preferred. Senior Clinical Project Manager (sCPM): Associates or equivalent (60+ college credit hours) in a related field + 5 years as a Project Manager in a Clinical Research environment; OR Bachelor of Science in related field + 3 years as a Project Manager in a Clinical Research environment. 5 years of Project Management experience in a Clinical Research environment may be substituted for educational requirements. CPM: Bachelor of Science in related field + 7 years as a Project Manager in a Clinical Research environment preferred. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision with significant employer contributions Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 100% Employer-paid Employee Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401k plan with generous employer match Access to an Employee Assistance Program How to Apply Ready to seize this opportunity? Apply online today. Pharmaron is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pharmaron