Clinical Research Project Manager

Mass General Brigham•Somerville, MA

2d•$63,253 - $102,596•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Clinical Research Project Manager to help lead and coordinate industry-sponsored clinical research initiatives from startup through execution. In this role, you will serve as a key connection point among investigators, research teams, sponsors, and institutional stakeholders—helping studies move forward efficiently, thoughtfully, and in alignment with project goals. This is an opportunity for a highly organized, collaborative project manager to contribute to research growth, operational excellence, and meaningful stakeholder engagement. You will manage timelines, coordinate cross-functional work, support process improvements, and help ensure that research projects are delivered with clarity, accountability, and high-quality communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
3–5 years of research-related experience required.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated analytical skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute clinical research projects and initiatives that support industry-sponsored research, investigator engagement, and research growth.
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
Bring together cross-functional teams, including investigators, research operations, data and analytics teams, sponsors, and institutional stakeholders.
Monitor project progress against goals, proactively identify barriers, escalate risks, and help implement solutions.
Serve as the central point of coordination for assigned projects, helping stakeholders stay aligned and accountable for deliverables.
Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and governance discussions; document decisions, track action items, and ensure timely follow-through.
Create and maintain project documentation, status reports, dashboards, and leadership communications that support transparency and informed decision-making.
Collect, review, and support completion of regulatory and operational documentation required for study startup and implementation.
Contribute to improvement initiatives focused on research efficiency, stakeholder engagement, process standardization, and service excellence.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, project documentation, and operational workflows that help teams work consistently and effectively.
Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership regarding project progress, risks, opportunities, and outcomes.
Serve as a primary liaison, when needed, between industry sponsors, investigators, subject matter experts, and institutional stakeholders.
Support and lead project meetings, sponsor discussions, site visits, and stakeholder working sessions, ensuring follow-up actions are completed.
Support the development and management of project scopes, budgets, proposals, statements of work, and sponsor deliverables.
Coordinate communication plans and provide regular project updates to leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the team and organizational goals.
Follow institutional policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to support compliant research operations.