Clinical Project Research Manager (Central Site)

UBC is a pharmaceutical support services company that helps advance healthcare through clinical trial support and real-world evidence generation. The Clinical Project Research Manager will lead central-site project teams, oversee project conduct from start-up through close-out, manage budgets and milestones, coordinate stakeholders, and maintain audit-ready documentation and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead UBC project teams to deliver project milestones at site level
• Oversee all aspects of project conduct from start-up through close-out for a site perspective
• Execute operational aspects of assigned project activities as well as special projects
• Manage projects per the scope of work and within the contracted budget
• Manage revenue and invoicing for project(s) for the central site
• Develop plans and processes to achieve contracted milestones, monitor project progress against the established plans and ensure compliance with plans
• Prepare project timelines and prepare or coordinate development of deliverables
• Prepare project meeting agendas and create minutes and action logs
• Ensure project budget is tracked against contract milestones
• Serve as UBC primary contact with sponsor for the central site as well as point of escalation for the Central site team
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings for the central site
• Ensure project training occurs and assist with training for project, as assigned for the central site
• Present project information at bid defenses, client meetings and UBC monthly project review meetings for the central site
• Maintain project documentation to be “audit ready”
• Participate in sponsor/regulatory audits as required
• Help lead process improvement activities
• Establish, implement and track key metrics to report on progress of project and initiatives
• Coordinate and ensure maintenance of Electronic Investigator Site File as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience of Clinical Project Management working at a research site / academic site
• Previous people management or relevant leadership experience
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven supervisory and team leadership capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to independently assess issues, mitigate risks, and make sound decisions using critical judgment
• Solution-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines, and related regulations
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required by the role