Senior Project Manager - Cardiometabolic

Role overview

This opportunity is being shared on behalf of a partner employer, which handles all applications and follow-up steps. The hiring company is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Cardiometabolic in Canada. The role belongs to global clinical research project management and is centered on delivering complex cardiometabolic clinical trials from initiation through final closeout. It demands a high level of coordination, compliance focus, and operational discipline across scientific, operational, and financial workstreams.

You will guide cross-functional study teams and keep programs on track against strict timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The setting is fast-moving and highly collaborative, involving clinical specialists, sponsors, and functional stakeholders across multiple regions. This is a visible leadership position where strong execution can directly influence study success and patient-focused innovation. It is especially suitable for someone who enjoys complex global clinical work and leads proactively in demanding environments.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the complete lifecycle of global cardiometabolic clinical trials, from start-up activities through study closeout, while protecting scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Bring together teams across clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, regulatory, and vendor functions to ensure study plans are carried out in sync.
• Take ownership of study finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost monitoring to support strong financial performance.
• Identify risks early, create mitigation actions, and resolve issues to keep studies moving and remain compliant with regulations.
• Act as the main contact for sponsors and other stakeholders, sharing clear updates on status, milestones, and performance indicators.
• Strengthen operational performance by applying best practices, refining workflows, and ensuring work aligns with global clinical trial standards.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a closely related discipline is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Bring 6–7+ years of industry experience, including at least 5 years managing clinical projects in a CRO or pharmaceutical setting.
• Have strong experience leading global clinical trials, ideally in cardiometabolic, cardiovascular, metabolic, or similar therapeutic areas.
• Understand clinical trial operations, regulatory expectations, and GCP requirements well.
• Be capable of managing budgets, timelines, and multi-disciplinary teams in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management ability, with confidence influencing global teams.
• Use a practical problem-solving approach and stay effective in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and current market standards.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions where applicable.
• Substantial paid time off and holiday programs.
• Flexible remote working arrangements within the United States.
• Career growth opportunities in a global clinical research environment.
• Exposure to advanced clinical studies across major therapeutic areas.

Additional information

Applications are reviewed and progressed by the partner hiring company, not by the job listing platform. A matching system may be used to help screen applications against the role’s core criteria. The employer also uses artificial intelligence tools in parts of the hiring workflow, such as resume review, response analysis, and inconsistency checks, but final hiring decisions are made by people.

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