Senior Clinical Trial Manager
About The Position
Absci is a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel therapeutics using generative AI. Our Integrated Drug Creation™ platform combines cutting-edge AI models with a synthetic biology data engine, enabling the rapid design of innovative therapeutics that address challenging therapeutic targets. Absci is a global company headquartered in Vancouver, WA, and maintains offices in New York City, Switzerland, and Serbia. Learn more at www.absci.com or follow us on LinkedIn ( @absci ), X ( @Abscibio ), and YouTube . Senior Clinical Trial Manager Vancouver, WA (Onsite), Remote/Hybrid (US-based) We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Trial Manager to independently lead the end-to-end operational execution of our clinical trials. This pivotal role combines deep expertise in clinical trial operations with strong cross-functional collaboration skills to ensure our trials are delivered with the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency. The Senior Clinical Trial Manager will serve as the operational lead for assigned studies, driving performance across CRO relationships, investigator sites, and internal teams to advance Absci’s clinical programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences, pharmacology, or related field.
- 8 years of direct experience in clinical trial management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- 2-3 years of experience in phase 1 clinical research and operations within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with experience in immunology and/or dermatology studies being a plus.
- Good working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in clinical research.
- Familiarity with the IND and CTA filing process.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MSc., Ph.D., PharmD, MD) in life sciences, pharmacology, or related field is welcome but not required.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage all operational aspects of assigned Phase I clinical trials from startup through closeout, ensuring adherence to protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
- Oversee Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and vendors to ensure all clinical operations are carried out in alignment with the study’s goals, budget, and timelines.
- Develop and maintain study-level operational plans, including monitoring plans, communication plans, and risk management plans.
- Ensure robust patient recruitment and retention strategies are in place and effectively executed in partnership with sites and CROs.
- Play a key role in the company-wide rollout of Veeva Vault, serving as a primary operational user and subject matter resource for clinical trial management, eTMF, and CTMS configuration; partner with IT and clinical leadership to drive adoption, define workflows, and train internal and external stakeholders.
- Proactively identify potential operational risks across assigned trials and develop and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
- Support analysis, troubleshooting, and interpretation of clinical data; prepare reports and communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
- Stay abreast of industry developments, regulatory changes, and advancements in clinical research methodologies to continuously improve trial execution.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional teams, external partners (CROs, vendors), and study sites to ensure alignment on trial objectives.
- Serve as a senior operational resource within the clinical team
Benefits
- Competitive equity package applies.
- wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits
- ability to participate in our employee stock purchase plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
