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Clinical Trial Manager

San Francisco, CA 94158

Posted: 01/16/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Research and Discovery Job Number: 12498 Pay Rate: $65.00 - $81.00 Remote Friendly: Onsite

Job Description

Our client is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of drug candidates which are designed to improve the benefits of drugs for patients.

Overview:

The Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) independently manages all components of high-complexity clinical trials and leads multidisciplinary, cross-functional Study Management Teams. This role is accountable for ensuring clinical trial activities and deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with GCP/ICH requirements and SOPs. The position supports the company’s research and development efforts to deliver high-value therapeutics addressing unmet medical needs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of clinical trials in accordance with SOPs, ICH/GCP regulations, and study-specific manuals and procedures.
  • Independently lead Study Management Teams, including cross-functional partners, CROs, and third-party vendors.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external study stakeholders.
  • Own key study quality metrics, including eligibility and primary endpoint data.
  • Lead the identification, evaluation, and selection of CROs and third-party vendors in compliance with company SOPs.
  • Manage CRO and vendor performance, including expectations, training, timelines, deliverables, and issue resolution.
  • Manage clinical study budgets, ensuring adherence to scope and appropriate handling of out-of-scope activities.
  • Identify study risks in collaboration with the Study Management Team and develop mitigation plans, escalating to senior management as needed.
  • Author or contribute to clinical protocols, informed consent forms, study manuals, CRFs, and other clinical trial documentation.
  • Ensure clinical data review is conducted per study data review plans and deliver a final clean dataset at database lock.
  • Coordinate study supply and packaging requirements.
  • Manage expert consultants supporting study activities and identify program or resource gaps with proposed solutions.
  • Provide weekly enrollment and program updates to senior management.
  • Identify and share best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency within Clinical Operations.
  • Lead or participate in functional initiatives and special projects as assigned.
  • Mentor and support the development of junior clinical operations staff, as applicable.

Job Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 8–10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including a minimum of 4 years overseeing clinical trial management.
  • Strong background as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience managing CROs and third-party vendors.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent working knowledge of FDA and ICH GCP regulations and guidelines.
  • Proven self-starter with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong cross-functional clinical project management capabilities.
  • Experience developing and implementing SOPs and Study Plans.
  • Ability to travel as required.

Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required; life sciences degree preferred.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jay Hite
Recruiter, Account Manager

As a Recruiter at Compass, Jay enjoys meeting job seekers and helping them to find new and exciting opportunities. He enjoys the process of getting to know candidates and learning all about their experience and what their future goals are. Jay feels the excitement of his candidates and is passionate about helping to find a fit both culturally and professionally. 

When Jay isn’t working, he enjoys bike rides, trying out new foods, tequila tasting and watching movies.  

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