Clinical Project Manager

@ Lightship

Overview

Lightship is a clinical trials service provider dedicated to increasing access and improving equity in clinical research. They design and conduct studies with biopharmaceutical companies to expedite bringing new therapies to market, supporting participants throughout their clinical trial journey.

Role Details

The Clinical Project Manager will work semi-remotely for a 6-month duration. This position demands independent work with occasional travel (approx. 30% including overnight) and flexible working hours to accommodate US and UK time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and third-party vendors for project delivery.
• Oversee clinical research study phases from start-up to close-out.
• Manage client relationships, contractual deliverables, and project updates.
• Ensure compliance with ICH GCP guidelines, SOPs, and local regulations.
• Coordinate study documentation, IRB communications, training, and vendor management.
• Support audits, revenue forecasting, and risk mitigation initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong background in clinical research and project management.
• Experience with Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) or equivalent.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, evolving environments with minimal supervision.
• Undergraduate degree in a health-related field and 5+ years of experience.

Benefits & Compensation

This role offers competitive compensation (annualized base salary between $110,000 and $145,000), generous benefits including top-notch healthcare, 401(k) match, company laptop, monthly stipend, disability insurance, life insurance and more.

Key Skills/Competency

• Clinical Trials
• Project Management
• CTMS
• Risk Mitigation
• Compliance
• Team Leadership
• Client Liaison
• Budgeting
• Operational Planning
• Vendor Management