[Remote] Clinical Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Clinical Project Manager responsible for timeline and budget management for assigned clinical studies. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of clinical trials while managing study budgets and risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage high-quality, detailed clinical study timelines that align with program and corporate goals
• Interface regularly with study teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate coordination and visibility of key activities
• Prospectively identify timeline risks, proactively communicate risks to management, internal stakeholders, and CRO partners, and support implementation of mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with internal functional groups to support study milestones and overall program execution
• Manage routine study status reporting, including timeline and budget dashboards and management updates
• Provide monthly milestone and timeline updates to Project and Portfolio Management for entry into corporate project management systems
• Partner with Project and Portfolio Management to update resource demand and supply information on a regular basis
• Develop program scenario plans and support lifecycle management activities as needed
• Develop and manage study budgets, including monthly forecasting and routine budget reviews in collaboration with Clinical Trial Operations and Finance
• Facilitate and oversee cost accrual activities to ensure accurate and consistent financial reporting across Crinetics-sponsored clinical trials
• Analyze forecasted and accrued costs to produce summary views of study financial health
• Partner with Finance to review accrued costs versus forecasts, investigate variances, and review overall study spend using purchase order and invoice data
• Provide functional guidance and support to Associate Clinical Project Managers as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's in related discipline required; a combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered
• 7 years of related experience in a CRO, Biotech or Pharmaceutical organization with 2 years of experience in a supervisory role
• Solid understanding of drug development and clinical operations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• Excellent computer skills including advanced knowledge in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Must be a self-starter who works with minimal supervision
• Works effectively in a matrix cross-functional environment
• Good business judgment and a strong understanding of the unique aspects of clinical financials
• Excellent communication skills, (verbal and written) including the ability to understand and present budget information effectively
• Works with high sense of accountability/urgency
• Experience supporting complex, multi‑study clinical programs
• Experience working closely with Finance and Project and Portfolio Management functions

Benefits

• A discretionary annual target bonus
• Stock options
• ESPP
• 401k match
• Top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 20 days of PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• A winter company shutdown

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