Responsible for providing leadership, governance, industry expertise and best practices to our clients, client projects and the teams dedicated to serving them. Responsible for staff management and directing and managing services for client projects to assure high quality, on-time, and on-budget services while promoting excellent customer service.
At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to transforming clinical trials through innovation, expertise, and collaboration. As a Senior Lead Clinical Project Manager, Oncology, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across complex, highprofile oncology studies, ensuring excellence in delivery, quality, and client partnership. This role blends handson project leadership with people management, process improvement, and crossfunctional influence in a global environment. What We Offer
Opportunity to lead complex, global oncology programs with high visibility A collaborative, sciencedriven environment focused on quality and innovation Professional growth through leadership, mentoring, and therapeutic expertise The ability to influence operational strategy and process improvement at scale
What You'll Be Doing
Provide oversight of study management and overall project delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met Evaluate and monitor study progress and project management workload; implement corrective actions as needed Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks across a portfolio of studies Lead escalation management to resolve internal and external study challenges effectively Develop and apply structured problemsolving strategies; maintain issuetracking documentation to ensure timely resolution Support Clinical Project Managers in client communications related to study status, risks, and mitigation plans Manage internal and external negotiations while fostering collaboration, clear communication, and efficient resource utilization Assess feasibility and resourcing for global projects, partnering with applicable global teams Independently lead StartUp, Execution, and Closeout phases for complex, nonstandard, highprofile studies Perform Project Manager duties as needed to support study success Keep senior management informed of study status, risks, and resourcing needs Guide study teams to ensure consistency across therapeutic programs, optimizing efficiencies and alignment with customer objectives Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality through process, tools, and workflow enhancements Own and drive therapeutic area initiatives and process improvements, including planning, execution, communication, and progress reporting.
What We Look For
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or equivalent; Master's degree preferred 5-10 years of clinical trials experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical research organization, with a strong emphasis on project management Prior experience managing or leading clinical development projects for investigational medications Strong knowledge of the drug development process, GCP/ICH guidelines, and FDA regulations Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop project management staff Experience with oncology studies required; medical imaging experience is a plus Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, and communication skills Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Detail and goaloriented mindset with a high level of responsiveness and professionalism - Valid passport and ability to travel approximately 20%
EEO Statement Clario is an equal opportunity employer. Clario evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Clario
May 19, 2026