Lead Project Manager, Clinical Trials

Customer Value Partners

2h

About The Position

Are you a clinically credentialed project management professional with deep expertise in oncology clinical trials? Join CVP in supporting a high-priority, high-visibility federal healthcare initiative where your leadership will directly advance cancer care delivery and research outcomes for some of the nation's most deserving patients.
CVP is seeking a Lead Project Manager, Clinical Trials with hands-on oncology clinical trials leadership experience and a strong federal or integrated healthcare system background. In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical trials workstreams within a complex, multi-site healthcare transformation program. The ideal candidate brings clinical credibility, strong project management discipline, and the ability to navigate the unique regulatory and operational demands of oncology clinical research in a federal environment.
The Lead Project Manager, Clinical Trials will collaborate closely with the Lead Program Manager, clinical research staff, and federal stakeholders to ensure trials-related workstreams are executed with precision, compliance, and a relentless focus on patient outcomes.

Requirements

• MD, RN, or Nurse Practitioner (NP) required
• 5+ years of direct experience leading oncology clinical trials, including multi-site or federally sponsored research programs
• Strong working knowledge of clinical trial regulatory requirements, IRB processes, and GCP guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex project workstreams in fast-paced federal or integrated healthcare environments
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with ability to communicate effectively across clinical, research, and administrative audiences
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• Experience within VA, NCI, NIH, or other federal health research environments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Clinical Research Associate (CRA) certification
• Familiarity with federal program management frameworks and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of oncology clinical trials workstreams, including planning, scheduling, execution, monitoring, and closeout
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, trial timelines, risk registers, and status reporting for clinical trials activities
• Coordinate across clinical research teams, IRB, regulatory bodies, and operational stakeholders to ensure compliant and timely trial execution
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical trials-related stakeholder engagement, including research leadership, clinical staff, and federal program sponsors
• Establish and maintain trial performance metrics, data collection protocols, and outcome tracking frameworks
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and regulatory dependencies across clinical trials workstreams
• Support development of trial-related documentation, protocols, SOPs, and briefing materials
• Collaborate with the Lead PM and cross-functional teams to ensure clinical trials activities align with broader program objectives and timelines
• Contribute to process improvement efforts to enhance trial efficiency, compliance, and patient enrollment outcomes
• Mentor and support junior project management staff supporting clinical trials activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree