Manager, Clinical Project Planning

For our client, we are seeking a Manager, Clinical Project Planning to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This role will oversee the planning and coordination of clinical study timelines across a portfolio of development programs. The manager will partner closely with clinical operations, regulatory, and R&D stakeholders to strengthen integrated project plans, anticipate schedule risk, and support timely decision-making across the organization. The position also involves leading planning discussions, standardizing processes, and helping ensure cross-functional teams have clear visibility into milestones, dependencies, and critical path impacts. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $114,800 – $187,400 annually Responsibilities Develop and maintain end-to-end clinical study timelines using planning software or equivalent tools Conduct critical path and scenario analyses to assess risks and propose corrective actions Lead timeline review meetings and communicate schedule risks to stakeholders Prepare and present status reports and data visualizations to senior management Support planning activities across R&D programs and ensure accurate integrated project plans Identify and implement best practices in planning processes and tools Train and mentor new planners and drive standardization of planning practices Qualifications Minimum bachelor's degree and 8 years of clinical trial planning experience across Phases 1-4 Proficiency in Planisware Enterprise and/or Orchestra Strong skills in Microsoft Project, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, OnePager, and OneNote Deep understanding of drug development processes, including clinical operations and regulatory affairs Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority Experience in critical path and schedule risk analysis PMP or equivalent certification preferred Benefits Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote work Opportunity to influence cross-functional teams and drive strategic decisions Access to advanced planning tools and resources Engagement in high-impact clinical programs across various therapeutic areas Professional development through training and mentorship opportunities Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.