Clinical Project Manager | Contract | Manchester - #2163012

We're looking for an experienced Clinical Project Manager for a contract role in clinical operations. You'll lead clinical trial delivery across UK and European sites and own the study end-to-end, including timelines, budgets, vendors and cross-functional teams.

Location: Manchester, UK
Day rate: £450–£550 per day (IR35 status to be confirmed)
Contract: Initial 6–12 months, likely extension

What you'll do:

• Lead planning, execution and close-out of clinical trials, managing scope, timelines, budget and risk
• Manage CROs and third-party vendors, including selection, contracting and performance oversight
• Oversee site selection, feasibility, start-up and patient recruitment strategies
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, UK clinical trial regulations, MHRA and HRA/REC requirements
• Coordinate CTA and ethics submissions
• Maintain inspection readiness, including TMF oversight

What you'll bring:

• Life sciences or healthcare degree; PMP/PRINCE2 an advantage
• 5–8 years' clinical research experience, including 2–3 years in project or study management
• Proven track record delivering Phase I/II/III trials to time and budget
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and the HRA/MHRA approval process
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable: oncology, rare disease, CNS or cell and gene therapy experience; multi-country trials; CTMS, eTMF and EDC systems such as Veeva Vault and Medidata Rave.