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Clinical Research Manager

MSDالرياض, KSA1 months agoMid-Senior
Mid-Seniorfulltime

Skills

CRMExcelGCP

About This Role

Job Description

Are you passionate about driving high‑quality clinical trials and building strong partnerships with investigators?

Do you thrive in a role that combines **end‑to‑end study ownership, cross‑functional leadership, and strategic impact**?

We are looking for a **Clinical Research Manager (CRM)** to lead the operational delivery of clinical trials at country (and potentially cluster) level, ensuring excellence in execution, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.

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  • Serve as the **main point of contact** for assigned protocols, representing country operations within global Clinical Trial Teams
  • Lead **end‑to‑end project management** of clinical trials—from feasibility and site selection through execution and close‑out
  • Ensure **compliance with ICH/GCP, local regulations, internal policies, and safety reporting requirements**
  • Drive study performance by proactively planning, tracking, and resolving risks related to timelines, quality, and recruitment
  • Lead and coordinate **local study teams**, acting as protocol expert and supporting CRAs and other country roles
  • Review monitoring visit reports, identify performance gaps, and escalate issues as needed
  • Conduct **quality control visits** when required
  • Develop and execute **local risk management plans** for assigned studies
  • Ensure accurate and timely use of **CTMS, eTMF, and other key systems**
  • Build strong, trust‑based relationships with **investigators, vendors, and external partners**
  • Share best practices across studies, countries, and clusters
  • Contribute to **local and regional clinical operations strategy** in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Experience & Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent (advanced degree preferred)
  • **5–6 years of experience in clinical research**
  • CRA experience is an advantage

Core Skills

  • Strong **project and site management** expertise
  • Solid understanding of **clinical trial planning, execution, and performance metrics**
  • Excellent knowledge of the **local regulatory environment**
  • Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously
  • Fluent in **English and local language (Arabic)**, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Leadership & Behaviors

  • Proven ability to **lead without direct authority** and influence cross‑functional teams
  • Strong problem‑solving and risk‑mitigation mindset
  • Skilled in navigating complex situations such as recruitment challenges, compliance issues, and resource constraints
  • Collaborative, culturally aware, and effective in **remote/virtual environments**
  • Professional, diplomatic, and confident when engaging with investigators and stakeholders

Required Skills

Clinical Data Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Trial Management Processes, Clinical Trials Operations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Planning, Project Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement**Preferred Skills:**

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Job Posting End Date

04/27/2026* **A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date.

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