Senior Lead, Clinical Project Manager

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to transforming clinical trials through innovation, expertise, and collaboration. As a Senior Lead Clinical Project Manager, Oncology, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across complex, high‑profile oncology studies, ensuring excellence in delivery, quality, and client partnership. This role blends hands‑on project leadership with people management, process improvement, and cross‑functional influence in a global environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead complex, global oncology programs with high visibility

• A collaborative, science‑driven environment focused on quality and innovation

• Professional growth through leadership, mentoring, and therapeutic expertise

• The ability to influence operational strategy and process improvement at scale

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide oversight of study management and overall project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met

• Evaluate and monitor study progress and project management workload; implement corrective actions as needed

• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks across a portfolio of studies

• Lead escalation management to resolve internal and external study challenges effectively

• Develop and apply structured problem‑solving strategies; maintain issue‑tracking documentation to ensure timely resolution

• Support Clinical Project Managers in client communications related to study status, risks, and mitigation plans

• Manage internal and external negotiations while fostering collaboration, clear communication, and efficient resource utilization

• Assess feasibility and resourcing for global projects, partnering with applicable global teams

• Independently lead Start‑Up, Execution, and Closeout phases for complex, non‑standard, high‑profile studies

• Perform Project Manager duties as needed to support study success

• Keep senior management informed of study status, risks, and resourcing needs

• Guide study teams to ensure consistency across therapeutic programs, optimizing efficiencies and alignment with customer objectives

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality through process, tools, and workflow enhancements

• Own and drive therapeutic area initiatives and process improvements, including planning, execution, communication, and progress reporting.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred

• 5–10 years of clinical trials experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical research organization, with a strong emphasis on project management

• Prior experience managing or leading clinical development projects for investigational medications

• Strong knowledge of the drug development process, GCP/ICH guidelines, and FDA regulations

• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop project management staff

• Experience with oncology studies required; medical imaging experience is a plus

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, and communication skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Detail‑ and goal‑oriented mindset with a high level of responsiveness and professionalism

• Valid passport and ability to travel approximately 20%