Job Specification
Job Title: Clinical Project Manager
Department: Project Management
Reports To: Projects Team Manager
Summary:
The Clinical Project Manager is the primary point of contact for assigned clients and is responsible for managing clinical trial packaging and distribution projects from initiation through to final delivery. This role supports the achievement of project milestones on time, within budget and in compliance with client requirements, contractual commitments, technical and quality agreements, and internal procedures. Working closely with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, the Clinical Project Manager ensures effective coordination, clear communication and high-quality clinical supply solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage assigned clinical trial packaging and distribution projects, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, budget, quality standards and client expectations.
2. Act as the primary client contact for allocated studies, building effective working relationships and maintaining clear, professional communication throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Plan, schedule and chair project meetings, teleconferences and review sessions with clients and internal stakeholders as required.
4. Coordinate cross-functional activities to support the successful execution of clinical packaging, labelling, inventory management, logistics and distribution activities.
5. Monitor project scope, timelines, risks and dependencies, escalating issues appropriately and supporting timely resolution.
6. Ensure all project activities are performed in compliance with applicable SOPs, GMP/GDP requirements, quality standards, system requirements and agreed client processes.
7. Support effective financial management of assigned projects, including forecasting, invoicing and delivery within agreed budget parameters.
8. Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting to ensure visibility of progress, milestones, actions, risks and deliverables.
9. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and undertake additional duties or projects as assigned by management.
Required Skills:
10. Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and client deliverables while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
11. Strong communication, client management and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across internal teams, clients and external vendors.
12. Good verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills.
13. Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams and independently to resolve operational challenges and competing priorities.
14. Strong organisational, planning and documentation skills, with a structured and proactive approach to project delivery.
15. Commercial awareness and the ability to balance client service, compliance and operational delivery.
16. A professional, customer-focused approach with a strong sense of accountability, ownership and teamwork.
Required Experience:
17. Experience within a project management environment, ideally within pharmaceutical, clinical research, clinical supplies, packaging or distribution operations.
18. A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical company or related clinical trial environment supporting clinical research, development or supply chain projects.
19. Experience of working in a regulated environment with an understanding of quality, compliance and client-facing delivery expectations.
20. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
21. PRINCE2 certification or equivalent project management qualification.
22. Degree in Project Management or a related discipline.
Preferred Skills:
23. Previous experience as a Clinical Project Manager, within Pharma or similar, regulated environment.
24. Previous experience working within a cross-functional project team environment.
25. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Project.
26. Experience of SAP or other relevant ERP systems.
General:
27. Occasional travel may be required, including travel outside the UK.
28. All employees are expected to understand and fulfil their responsibilities relating to health and safety, quality and dignity at work.
Sharp is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.