EU Clinical Trial Manager

EU Clinical Trial Manager

Contract Position | European Union

Role Overview

A biopharmaceutical company is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to support the delivery of clinical studies across Europe.

The consultant will manage clinical trial activities from study start-up through execution and close-out, ensuring milestones are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with ICH-GCP, applicable regulations, and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage European clinical trial activities from start-up through close-out
• Track study timelines, milestones, budgets, performance metrics, and quality indicators
• Provide CRO, vendor, and investigational site oversight
• Identify study risks and implement solutions with internal and external stakeholders
• Support the development and review of protocols, informed consent forms, CRFs, study plans, and clinical study reports
• Oversee clinical data review and support the resolution of study issues and queries
• Manage TMF set-up, ongoing quality reviews, and final reconciliation
• Maintain GCP compliance and audit readiness throughout the study
• Oversee site feasibility, selection, recruitment, and retention activities
• Lead study team, investigator, and trial-specific meetings
• Onboard and oversee contract CRAs, while supporting junior clinical team members
• Collaborate closely with European and international study teams

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial operations and ICH-GCP requirements
• Experience overseeing CROs and clinical vendors, including operational activities and budgets
• Previous experience managing or supporting clinical research professionals
• Ability to manage complex or multiple studies independently
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Contract Details

• Contract position
• Based within the European Union
• Cross-functional and international collaboration required