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Clinical Trial Manager

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ICON
4-8 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, India
2 May 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs

Clinical Trial Manager

Location: Bangalore, India / Chennai, India
Work Mode: Office or Home (Hybrid/Flexible)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 4–8+ Years in Clinical Research or Clinical Trial Management
Industry: Clinical Research / Pharmaceutical / CRO


Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Clinical Trial Manager to oversee clinical trial operations and ensure successful delivery of global clinical research programs. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing clinical trial activities, coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving high-quality study outcomes within defined timelines and budgets.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in clinical operations, clinical trial management, stakeholder collaboration, and therapeutic area oversight within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environments.


Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Management

  • Plan, manage, and oversee all phases of clinical trials from study initiation through study closeout.
  • Ensure clinical studies are delivered according to:
    • Timelines
    • Budget requirements
    • Quality standards
    • Regulatory guidelines
  • Support day-to-day clinical trial management activities across assigned projects.

Clinical Operations & Study Execution

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to:
    • Develop study protocols
    • Implement clinical procedures
    • Coordinate operational workflows
  • Monitor study progress and proactively identify:
    • Operational risks
    • Study challenges
    • Timeline delays
  • Drive resolution of clinical trial issues through effective decision-making and risk management.

Stakeholder & Investigator Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with:
    • Trial investigators
    • Sponsors
    • Clinical sites
    • Vendors
    • Internal stakeholders
  • Coordinate communication across project teams to ensure alignment on study objectives and deliverables.
  • Support vendor selection and external partner management where required.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Oversight

  • Ensure clinical trials comply with:
    • Local regulations
    • International guidelines
    • GCP standards
    • Ethical requirements
  • Maintain high standards of:
    • Patient safety
    • Data integrity
    • Protocol adherence
    • Inspection readiness
  • Support audit preparation and regulatory compliance activities.

Risk Management & Decision-Making

  • Evaluate operational risks and develop mitigation strategies for clinical studies.
  • Make critical decisions regarding:
    • Study execution
    • Clinical operations
    • Vendor coordination
    • Trial management processes
  • Ensure smooth delivery of clinical study milestones and objectives.

Travel Requirements

  • Willingness to travel approximately 25% for:
    • Site visits
    • Investigator meetings
    • Clinical operations support
    • Stakeholder engagements

Required Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

Required Qualification:

  • University Degree in:
    • Medicine
    • Life Sciences
    • Pharmacy
    • Biotechnology
    • Clinical Research
    • Healthcare
    • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications in:
    • Clinical Research
    • Clinical Trial Management
    • Project Management
    • GCP Compliance
  • Additional expertise in:
    • Therapeutic area management
    • Site monitoring
    • Clinical operations leadership

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 4–8+ years of experience in:
    • Clinical Trial Management
    • Clinical Operations
    • Clinical Research
    • CRO or Pharmaceutical environments
  • Demonstrated experience managing:
    • Clinical study deliverables
    • Cross-functional project teams
    • Multi-site clinical trials
  • Prior site monitoring experience is preferred.

Freshers are not eligible for this role.


Required Technical Skills

Clinical Research & Trial Skills

  • Clinical Trial Management
  • Clinical Operations
  • Clinical Research
  • Study Start-Up & Closeout
  • Site Management
  • Clinical Monitoring
  • Protocol Management
  • Clinical Compliance
  • Risk Management