Description
Clinical Project Manager - Oncology (Client Dedicated/Remote)
Syneos Health® is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.
Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.
Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you’ll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.
Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:
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Why Syneos Health
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We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
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We are committed to our Total Self culture – where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
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We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives – we’re able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.
Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about advancing cancer research and bringing innovative therapies to patients worldwide? We are seeking experienced Clinical Project Managers with strong global oncology clinical trial experience to join a high-performing sponsor-dedicated team supporting a diverse portfolio of oncology studies across multiple indications and phases of development.
This is a fully remote, US-based opportunity where you will play a critical role in the operational leadership and execution of global clinical trials. We are specifically seeking professionals with 3+ years of hands-on Clinical Project Management experience leading global oncology studies and collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and international stakeholders.
As a Clinical Project Manager II, you will help drive the operational execution and delivery of global oncology clinical trials, ensuring studies are conducted efficiently, compliantly, and according to established timelines.
Support and partner with Clinical Study Leads and cross-functional study teams on global oncology trials
Lead day-to-day study management activities across study startup, conduct, maintenance, and closeout
Manage study timelines, deliverables, risks, and issue resolution
Oversee external vendors, CROs, central laboratories, imaging vendors, and specialty providers
Coordinate Clinical Trial Team (CTT) meetings and drive action item follow-up
Support study-level planning, forecasting, and operational strategy execution
Monitor study performance metrics and proactively identify areas requiring intervention
Ensure inspection readiness and compliance with applicable regulations and sponsor requirements
Collaborate with stakeholders across Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Medical Monitoring, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, Supply Chain, and Quality
Contribute to study status reporting and executive-level communications
Support achievement of study milestones, enrollment targets, database locks, and study closeout activities
Bachelor's degree in a scientific, healthcare, or related field is required
3+ years of Clinical Project Management experience supporting global oncology clinical trials
Experience managing studies across multiple countries and regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, or other global regions)
Vendor management experience required
Strong understanding of clinical trial operations and study lifecycle management
Experience supporting Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, and/or Phase IV oncology studies
Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical research regulations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work effectively within global, cross-functional matrix organizations
Candidates should have direct clinical trial experience supporting one or more oncology indications:
Lung cancer (NSCLC, SCLC)
Melanoma
Renal cell carcinoma (kidney)
Bladder cancer
Head & neck squamous cell carcinoma
Triple-negative breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Gastric and gastroesophageal cancers
Esophageal cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver)
Endometrial cancer
Ovarian cancer
Colorectal cancer
Biliary tract cancer
Prostate cancer
Urothelial carcinoma
Hematologic malignancies (multiple myeloma, lymphoma, leukemia)
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)
Personalized cancer vaccines
KRAS inhibitors
T-cell engagers
Cell-directed immunotherapies
Candidates should be prepared to discuss the indications supported, study phases, geographic scope, and their specific responsibilities on each program.
Experience independently leading global oncology studies
Experience supporting complex, multi-regional Phase II and Phase III programs
Experience with early-phase oncology studies (Phase I/Ib)
Experience with immuno-oncology, targeted therapies, cell therapy, or hematologic malignancies
Familiarity with CTMS, eTMF, IRT/RTSM, and clinical data review platforms
Experience working in sponsor-dedicated or FSP environments
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong risk identification and mitigation capabilities
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, compliance, and execution
Strong collaboration skills across global teams and functions
Ability to influence without direct authority and drive accountability across study teams
We welcome candidates with experience supporting:
Phase I / First-in-Human Studies
Phase I/Ib Dose Escalation Studies
Phase II Proof-of-Concept Studies
Phase II/III Registrational Studies
Phase III Global Pivotal Trials
Phase IV and Post-Marketing Studies
Experience supporting global, multi-country oncology programs through multiple phases of development is highly preferred.
Work on innovative oncology programs advancing new treatment options for cancer patients worldwide
Support cutting-edge therapies across solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, immuno-oncology, and cell and gene therapy
Join a collaborative, sponsor-dedicated team focused on operational excellence
Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote US-based role
Expand your impact across global clinical development programs and contribute to bringing life-changing therapies to patients
If you are an experienced Oncology Clinical Project Manager with 3+ years of global clinical trial management experience and a passion for advancing cancer research, we would love to hear from you.
Salary Range $120,000-135,000
We are always excited to connect with great talent. This posting is intended for a [possible] upcoming opportunity rather than a live role. By expressing your interest, you'll be added to our talent pipeline and considered should this role become available.
At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.
Salary Range:
The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.
Get to know Syneos Health
Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.
No matter what your role is, you’ll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.
http://www.syneoshealth.com
Additional Information
Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.
Summary
Roles within Clinical Project Management job family are responsible for planning, directing, creating and communicating clinical study time-lines. Gathers input from cross-functional teams and creates plans that help the team produce deliverables on schedule. Ensures consistency of clinical study and processes across clinical trials, overseeing and resolving operational aspects of clinical trials in conjunction with project teams and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP), good clinical practice (GCP) and specific country regulations such as site and vendor selection, preparing clinical trial budgets. Ensures studies are conducted within clinical trial protocols, monitoring progress and following up with team members and line managers when issues develop. Implements and prepares the clinical development strategy as outlined by the clinical teams. May develop trial recruitment strategies. Impact and Contribution Includes executives as well as managers, supervisors and team leads providing strategic vision and/or tactical direction across a discipline and/or broader organization. The majority of time is spent overseeing their area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing, and/or directing the responsibilities of employees. Goal are achieved through management of process, policy, and performance of direct and/or indirect reports. Supervises experienced support employees and/or entry individual contributors. Delivers operational results that have moderate impact on the immediate achievement of results for the team. Broad job knowledge in an operational, administrative and/or specialized field, adapts new procedures, techniques, tools, etc. Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
