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Clinical Trial Manager

SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬

Utrecht
Temporary
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Clinical Trial Management
Clinical Operations
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
CRO Oversight
Clinical Study Execution
Stakeholder Coordination
Risk Management
Patient Safety
Data Integrity
Budget Monitoring
Financial Forecasting
Regulatory Compliance
ICH-GCP
Clinical Trial Documentation
Audit and Inspection Support

Job Description

The Clinical Trial Manager is responsible for the operational leadership and successful delivery of assigned clinical trials. The role coordinates cross-functional study teams and external partners, including CROs, to ensure trials are executed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The position works closely with internal and external stakeholders and ensures trial activities comply with applicable regulations, Genmab SOPs, and ICH-GCP requirements. Responsibilities Lead the cross-functional Clinical Management Team for assigned trials, including oversight and coordination of CRO partners. Drive the operational execution of clinical studies against agreed timelines, budgets, quality expectations, and study objectives. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to maintain alignment, resolve operational challenges, and ensure continued trial progress. Support CRO selection, define scopes of work, and oversee CRO performance throughout study delivery. Identify study issues and ensure appropriate and timely escalation when trial progress, quality, patient safety, or data integrity may be affected. Lead proactive trial risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and follow-up, with particular attention to patient safety and data integrity. Maintain oversight of study finances, including budget updates, forecasting, accruals, invoice review, and ongoing cost monitoring. Participate in audits and regulatory inspections and coordinate timely responses and follow-up activities when required. Ensure clinical trial activities and documentation meet relevant regulatory requirements, internal SOPs, and ICH-GCP standards. Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant scientific, life sciences, or related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred. At least 5 years of professional experience in Clinical Operations. Demonstrated experience independently leading and managing clinical trials. Strong experience coordinating clinical study activities across multiple functions and stakeholders. Practical experience managing and overseeing CROs or other external clinical-service providers. Experience maintaining and overseeing essential clinical trial documentation. Proven exposure to clinical trial budget monitoring and financial management. Strong understanding of clinical trial quality, compliance, risk management, and ICH-GCP requirements.

Core Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams and CRO partners to deliver assigned clinical trials on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards. Manage trial risks, finances, compliance, documentation, and stakeholder coordination, escalating issues that could affect progress, patient safety, or data integrity.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant scientific or life sciences discipline, with a master's preferred, and at least five years of Clinical Operations experience. Candidates should have independently led clinical trials and bring experience in cross-functional coordination, CRO oversight, trial documentation, budget management, quality, compliance, risk management, and ICH-GCP.

About SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬

Industry: Biotechnology Research

Company size: 201-500 employees

SIRE® Life Sciences is the market-leading partner for Life Sciences consultancy, project management, and secondment services in the Netherlands. We specialize in connecting expert consultants and project managers with leading biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, clinical research, and food technology organizations. Our services include: - Life Sciences recruitment & executive search - Interim management & secondment - SOW-based project outsourcing & delivery - RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) - MSP workforce management & vendor-neutral solutions - GMP, GCP, GLP compliance staffing - Clinical research & regulatory affairs resourcing With 100,000+ professionals in our network and 25+ years of experience, SIRE® Life Sciences delivers measurable results for regulated organizations across the Netherlands and Europe. We work with pharma, biotech, medical device, CDMO, CRO, and food technology companies at every stage of the product lifecycle. What sets us apart: - Deep domain expertise in Life Sciences & regulated industries - Full compliance with GxP, ISO, WAADI, and Dutch labour law - Flexible engagement models: permanent, interim, project (SOW), and managed services - Proven delivery track record across Pharma, Biotech, MedTech & Food Science Based in Leiden Bio Science Park, Netherlands. www.sire-search.com

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