Senior Project Manager – APAC

Senior Project Manager - Clinical Research

About the Opportunity

Our client is a highly respected global clinical research organisation delivering innovative clinical trial solutions across a broad range of therapeutic areas. With a strong international presence and a reputation for scientific excellence, they partner with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to advance life-changing treatments worldwide.

They are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of regional and global clinical trials. This is a client-facing role requiring strong project leadership, operational oversight, budget management, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Phase II-IV clinical trials from start-up through close-out.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, vendors, and study stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for sponsors and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Oversee study timelines, budgets, forecasts, and resource planning.
• Drive study start-up activities including feasibility, site selection, regulatory submissions, and site activation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with ICH-GCP, applicable regulations, and company SOPs.
• Support business development activities, including scope changes and bid defence meetings where required.
• Mentor and develop junior project management and clinical operations staff.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• 7+ years of clinical research experience, including 4+ years in project management.
• Strong experience managing Phase II and/or Phase III clinical trials.
• Experience within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment.
• Demonstrated client-facing and stakeholder management experience.
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical trial operations.
• Proven experience managing study budgets and financial performance.
• Oncology and/or Renal clinical trial experience highly regarded.
• Mandarin language skills are advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading global clinical research organisation.
• Exposure to complex international clinical trials.
• Flexible hybrid or remote working arrangements.
• Strong career development and progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive global team environment.