UBC
Sr Clinical Project Manager
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Sr Clinical Project Manager
Senior Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Project Manager (EU Focussed)
As a pharmaceutical support industry leader, UBC is devoted to empowering health solutions for a better tomorrow. We take pride in improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare. At UBC, we provide services to enhance the entire drug development process and commercialisation lifecycle—from clinical trial support to real-world evidence generation.
Embark on a rewarding career journey with UBC! Grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the world around you. We foster a culture built on our Core Values of Collaboration, Compassion, Curiosity, Consultative, and Conscientious, and believe in an inclusive workplace that fosters creativity.
Join us at UBC and thrive in a career that will challenge, inspire, and reward you.
About the Role
UBC is seeking a talented professional to join our global team in either a Senior Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Project Manager capacity (with a focus on the European market).
As the EU PM (Project Manager), you will provide operational oversight of assigned UBC projects, leading project planning, coordination, and execution. You will collaborate closely with external clients/sponsors, team members, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery, milestone achievement, and budget compliance.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise project team members
- oversee project management staff in executing assigned clinical studies
- ensure alignment of Project Administrators (PAds), Project Associates (PAs), and Associate Clinical Project Managers (APMs) with client needs upon project award
- act as a resource and mentor to PAs/APMs, assisting in resolving day-to-day challenges
- proactively address potential and ongoing project issues
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Coordination
- manage day-to-day operations of European or multinational projects
- oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope of work and budget
- develop and monitor project timelines, deliverables, and risk management plans
- ensure compliance with UBC and client SOPs, ICH/GCP guidelines, and regulatory requirements
- maintain project training and record-keeping standards
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- serve as the primary UBC contact for all sponsor/project-related communications
- coordinate investigator meetings, client meetings, and internal/external project governance
- lead budget tracking, cost analysis, invoicing, and revenue recognition processes
- negotiate investigator/site budgets, remediate contract gaps, and streamline vendor relationships
Project Planning & Compliance
- develop comprehensive project plans, including monitoring strategies, risk plans, and training plans
- ensure adherence to Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) standards
- maintain an audit-ready Trial Master File (TMF/eTMF)
- participate in study protocol design, CRF development, and regulatory documentation reviews
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- supervise and direct PAs, APMs, Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Clinical Site Specialists (CSS), and Regulatory Associates (RAs)
- act as a focal point for project-related queries from team members
- lead bid defences, client presentations, internal reviews, and governance meetings
- assist with Lead CRA or CRA duties as needed
- contribute to UBC process improvement initiatives
- contribute to proposal defenses and internal project reviews
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About the Team
Education & Experience
- Minimum Qualifications (pick one):
- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a clinical/scientific/related field, with an advanced degree preferred
- 2-3 years of direct project management experience at a CRO, OR 5+ years of clinical trial experience
- Proven clinical research experience and understanding of GCP/ICH principles
- Strong cross-functional project management skills
Technical & Knowledge Requirements
- Proficient in: website-based systems (CTMS, eCRFs), Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and project management software (MS Project)
- Advanced knowledge of:
- Regulatory compliance (GCP, ICH guidelines, local EU/EMHA rules)
- Clinical development processes, phases, medical terms, and functional departments
- Budget management and project finance (cost variance analysis, out-of-scope management)
- Local language proficiency, with strong English (written & oral) fluency
Attributes & Soft Skills
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills (written, verbal, cross-level)
- Strong leadership, motivating, and team coordination abilities
- Problem-solving, planning, and priority management skills
- Attention to detail with strong multitasking and organisational capabilities
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs
- Presentation and public speaking skills for client defence and governance
- Proven track record in cross-functional project leadership
Travel Requirements
- Ten percent (10%) travel expected to UK/EU and other relevant sites
(Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply with a focus on your alignment to UBC’s Core Values.)
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location