Clinical Trial Manager / Associate Clinical Trial Manager
Location: Remote or Hybrid in Ireland
We're seeking an Associate Clinical Trial Manager / Clinical Trial Manager (ACTM/CTM) to provide leadership, mentoring, and operational oversight across the European clinical studies. This is an exciting opportunity to shape regional trial execution, ensure quality delivery, and contribute to the growth of their Europe's clinical operations team.
About the Role
As an ACTM / CTM, you'll lead and support their clinical monitoring teams to deliver high-quality data, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive successful study outcomes across the UK and Ireland.
You'll play a key role in clinical operations strategy - from site and country feasibility to recruitment planning and risk management - and have the opportunity to step into line management and people leadership as the team expands.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide leadership, mentorship, and workload allocation across the clinical monitoring team.
* Oversee clinical trial delivery to ensure timelines, quality, and budget alignment.
* Develop and maintain tracking tools, Clinical Management Plans (CMP), and communication flow across projects.
* Support country and site feasibility for EU studies as part of business development strategy.
* Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, EMA, MHRA, and local regulatory requirements.
* Conduct or oversee site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Medical, Safety, QA) to ensure inspection readiness.
* Identify quality issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Participate in proposals, bid defences, and operational input for new business opportunities.
* Coach, mentor, and assess CRA competency through performance visits and ongoing training.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
About You
Experience:
* Minimum 6 years in clinical research/monitoring, including at least 1 year in a CTM or equivalent lead role. (Study Start-Up experience may offset part of the requirement.)
Knowledge:
* Strong understanding of GCP/ICH Guidelines, EU/UK regulatory frameworks, and clinical trial processes.
Skills:
* Proven leadership and mentoring abilities
* Strong organizational, analytical, and financial acumen
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Tech-savvy with proficiency in clinical systems and MS Office
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Clinical Research, or a related field.
Language:
* Fluent English required; additional European languages are a plus
Travel:
* Willingness to travel across assigned regions as needed.