Lead Project Manager, Clinical Trials

CVP is seeking a Lead Project Manager, Clinical Trials to support a federal healthcare initiative focused on cancer care delivery and research outcomes. The role leads oncology clinical trial workstreams, coordinating clinical research teams and federal stakeholders while ensuring compliant execution and alignment with program objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management of oncology clinical trials workstreams, including planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and closeout
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, trial timelines, risk registers, and status reporting for clinical trials activities
• Coordinate across clinical research teams, IRB, regulatory bodies, and operational stakeholders to ensure compliant and timely trial execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical trials-related stakeholder engagement, including research leadership, clinical staff, and federal program sponsors
• Establish and maintain trial performance metrics, data collection protocols, and outcome tracking frameworks
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and regulatory dependencies across clinical trials workstreams
• Support development of trial-related documentation, protocols, SOPs, and briefing materials
• Collaborate with the Lead PM and cross-functional teams to ensure clinical trials activities align with broader program objectives and timelines
• Contribute to process improvement efforts to enhance trial efficiency, compliance, and patient enrollment outcomes
• Mentor and support junior project management staff supporting clinical trials activities

Requirements:

• Are you a clinically credentialed project management professional with deep expertise in oncology clinical trials?
• The ideal candidate brings clinical credibility, strong project management discipline, and the ability to navigate the unique regulatory and operational demands of oncology clinical research in a federal environment
• MD, RN, or Nurse Practitioner (NP) required
• 5+ years of direct experience leading oncology clinical trials, including multi-site or federally sponsored research programs
• Strong working knowledge of clinical trial regulatory requirements, IRB processes, and GCP guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex project workstreams in fast-paced federal or integrated healthcare environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with ability to communicate effectively across clinical, research, and administrative audiences
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
• Experience within VA, NCI, NIH, or other federal health research environments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Clinical Research Associate (CRA) certification
• Familiarity with federal program management frameworks and compliance requirements