Clinical Research Manager

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 EngagementPreferred 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. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

**Requisition ID:**R392298