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CTAMT.GEN.M2
Clinical Trial Manager / Project Manager I
Clinical Trials Administration – Managerial Track

Clinical Trial Manager / Project Manager I

CTAMT.GEN.M2

M2M2 — Manager IImedium0.70draftglobalv1

Handles multiple sites or multiple studies concurrently.

Level
M2 · M2 — Manager II · 5–8 yrs
Function · Focus
Clinical Trials Administration – Managerial Track · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Handles multiple sites or multiple studies concurrently.

The story of this role

Who does this work

A dedicated clinical trials administrator seeking career advancement and the opportunity to lead impactful clinical studies that contribute to medical advancements.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: Limited access to management training and opportunities for new clinical trial initiatives.
  • The internal problem: Feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities of existing trials while eager to develop leadership skills.
  • Why it matters: Believing that effective management in clinical trials can lead to significant breakthroughs in healthcare and improve patient lives.

The plan

  1. Engage in specialized management training programs to enhance leadership skills.
  2. Collaborate with seasoned clinical trial managers to gain insights and mentorship.
  3. Implement best practices in planning and execution of clinical trials to drive efficiency.
  4. Utilize critical thinking and economic analysis to optimize trial budgets and resources.
  5. Foster a team environment that encourages active listening and innovative problem-solving.

What's at stake

Struggling to keep up with the fast pace of clinical trial management without proper support and training. Facing stalled career progression due to lack of leadership experience and effective management skills.

Success looks like

Advancing to a senior managerial position (M6) within Clinical Trials Administration, leading multiple successful clinical studies. Facilitating improved patient outcomes through optimized clinical trial processes and team collaboration.

Summary

Handles multiple sites or multiple studies concurrently. Owns an entire study from start-up to close-out with minimal supervision.

Level — M2 — Manager II

Manages an established team or sub-function; owns planning and performance for the group.

Scope
An established team or sub-function
Autonomy
Owns planning for the group
Complexity
Cross-project coordination and priorities
Impact
Group delivery and development
Decision rights
Owns staffing, priorities, performance for the group
Leadership
Manages a team; sometimes manages leads
Typical experience
5–8 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities3

  • Create detailed operational planscommonlevel
  • Negotiate site budgetscommonlevel
  • Manage vendors day-to-daycommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Develop operational planscommonlevel
  • Negotiate and manage site budgetscommonlevel
  • Oversee vendor activitiescommonlevel

Skills8

  • Budget managementcommonlevel
  • Vendor managementcommonlevel
  • Operational planningcommonlevel
  • Negotiationcommonlevel
  • Risk managementcommonlevel
  • Leadershipcommonlevel
  • Cross-functional collaborationcommonlevel
  • Advanced communicationcommonlevel

Knowledge8

  • Budgeting and financial managementcommonlevel
  • Vendor negotiation techniquescommonlevel
  • Operational strategy developmentcommonlevel
  • Clinical trial lifecyclecommonlevel
  • Risk assessmentcommonlevel
  • Advanced project managementcommonlevel
  • Regulatory affairscommonlevel
  • Ethical guidelines in clinical researchcommonlevel

competency2

  • Independencecommonlevel
  • Operational planningcommonlevel

qualification3

  • 4+ years of study management experiencecommonlevel
  • Experience with global trialscommonlevel
  • Proven leadership skillscommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Clinical Trial Manager / Project Manager Icommonmedium0.50
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O*NET / SOC

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