Clinical Project Manager, CNS

Piper Companies is seeking a Clinical Project Manager, CNS to lead and oversee clinical research programs focused on central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas for a leading organization within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. The Clinical Project Manager, CNS will be responsible for managing clinical trial operations, ensuring study milestones are achieved, and coordinating cross-functional teams to support successful clinical development initiatives. Responsibilities of the Clinical Project Manager, CNS: Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of Phase I-IV CNS clinical trials across multiple sites. Manage study timelines, budgets, resources, and vendor relationships to ensure project success. Collaborate with clinical operations, regulatory affairs, data management, biostatistics, and medical affairs teams. Monitor study progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines. Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and applicable industry standards. Oversee CRO activities and provide leadership during study start-up, enrollment, monitoring, and closeout activities. Prepare and present project updates, metrics, and status reports to key stakeholders and executive leadership. Support inspection readiness and contribute to audit preparation activities. Requirements of the Clinical Project Manager, CNS: 8+ years of clinical research or clinical project management experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry. Extensive experience managing CNS clinical trials, including neurology, psychiatry, or related therapeutic areas. Strong knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, and clinical trial processes. Proven experience managing CROs, vendors, and cross-functional clinical teams. Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical programs, budgets, and timelines simultaneously. Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Experience with CTMS, EDC platforms, and clinical trial management tools. Compensation for the Clinical Project Manager, CNS: Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 base salary Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law. Keywords: Clinical Project Manager, CNS, Central Nervous System, Clinical Trials, Clinical Operations, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, CRO Management, Neurology, Psychiatry, Clinical Research, Project Management, ICH-GCP, FDA Regulations, Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, Phase IV, Vendor Management, CTMS, EDC, Risk Management, Study Start-Up, Clinical Development, Site Management, Regulatory Compliance, Cross-Functional Leadership, Clinical Program Management This job opens for applications on 10/16/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #REMOTE