Clinical Trial Manager
Eliassen Group · Chicago, IL
CONTRACT
Posted Sep 10, 2026
Job Description
Description
Remote
Our client is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to oversee 2–3 Phase III global clinical studies in the MASH therapeutic area across Europe. The role provides sponsor-side oversight of fully outsourced studies executed by a CRO partner, reporting to the Clinical Operations Program Lead. The Clinical Trial Manager will lead study governance, manage timelines and risks, ensure quality and compliance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive successful study execution.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $80.00 to $95.00/hr. w2
JN -092026-108534
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive oversight of CRO performance, deliverables, and timelines.
- Lead study governance meetings and ensure clear communication of expectations.
- Identify and proactively mitigate operational risks.
- Monitor study progress, enrollment, and key performance indicators.
- Support protocol drafting, review, and finalization to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinate cross-functional review of study protocols and related documents.
- Ensure alignment between sponsor and CRO during start-up activities.
- Oversee development of key study documents including monitoring plans, study plans, and vendor plans.
- Track and manage study timelines and milestones.
- Review essential study documents and reports for quality and compliance.
- Oversee site activation and ensure readiness for first patient in.
- Collaborate with Regulatory, Data Management, Safety, and Clinical Operations.
- Escalate issues appropriately and provide solutions to maintain timelines.
- Execute trip report review and protocol deviations review.
Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 6–8+ years of progressive clinical research experience primarily on the sponsor side.
- Strong experience as a Clinical Trial Manager or equivalent sponsor-side study lead.
- Extensive Phase III clinical trial oversight experience.
- Global study oversight experience for outsourced studies running at sites in Europe.
- Experience overseeing fully outsourced studies through CRO partners.
- Therapeutic area experience in MASH, metabolic diseases, liver disease, or chronic kidney disease preferred.
- Strong understanding of GCP.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree.
Remote
Our client is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to oversee 2–3 Phase III global clinical studies in the MASH therapeutic area across Europe. The role provides sponsor-side oversight of fully outsourced studies executed by a CRO partner, reporting to the Clinical Operations Program Lead. The Clinical Trial Manager will lead study governance, manage timelines and risks, ensure quality and compliance, and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive successful study execution.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $80.00 to $95.00/hr. w2
JN -092026-108534
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive oversight of CRO performance, deliverables, and timelines.
- Lead study governance meetings and ensure clear communication of expectations.
- Identify and proactively mitigate operational risks.
- Monitor study progress, enrollment, and key performance indicators.
- Support protocol drafting, review, and finalization to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinate cross-functional review of study protocols and related documents.
- Ensure alignment between sponsor and CRO during start-up activities.
- Oversee development of key study documents including monitoring plans, study plans, and vendor plans.
- Track and manage study timelines and milestones.
- Review essential study documents and reports for quality and compliance.
- Oversee site activation and ensure readiness for first patient in.
- Collaborate with Regulatory, Data Management, Safety, and Clinical Operations.
- Escalate issues appropriately and provide solutions to maintain timelines.
- Execute trip report review and protocol deviations review.
Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 6–8+ years of progressive clinical research experience primarily on the sponsor side.
- Strong experience as a Clinical Trial Manager or equivalent sponsor-side study lead.
- Extensive Phase III clinical trial oversight experience.
- Global study oversight experience for outsourced studies running at sites in Europe.
- Experience overseeing fully outsourced studies through CRO partners.
- Therapeutic area experience in MASH, metabolic diseases, liver disease, or chronic kidney disease preferred.
- Strong understanding of GCP.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
Additional Details
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- US
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