Title:
Clinical Project Manager
Company:
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram .
Job Description:
WHAT - Summary & Purpose of the Position
The Clinical Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and day to day management of global clinical studies outsourced to Contract Research Organizations (CROs), ensuring delivery against study timelines, quality expectations, budgets, and defined objectives. Working closely with Clinical Development Program Directors (CDPDs), Medical Development Directors (MDDs), CRO partners, and cross functional Ipsen teams, this role coordinates study activities, monitors progress and facilitates effective communication among stakeholders. The Clinical Project Manager reviews and supports CRO developed project plans to ensure alignment with study objectives and Ipsen requirements, including team responsibilities, risk management, escalation pathways, and communication strategies, while ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, guidelines, and internal standard operating procedures.
In partnership with the Clinical Study Team and external vendors, the Clinical Project Manager drives study execution, proactively identifies and resolves operational challenges, tracks project milestones and budgets, and supports timely delivery of study objectives. The role fosters collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to ensure studies are conducted efficiently, consistently, and to the required quality standards.
WHAT - Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies
Ensure study team management and communication:
Oversee and drive cross-functional leadership and expertise to ensure effective contribution, execution, and delivery of study activities as per quality, plan/timelines, and budget.
Foster a team approach to all activities associated with the implementation, conduct and closing of clinical studies including Ipsen clinical study team members (TA, Biometry, Pharmacovigilance, Finance controlling, Global Regulatory Affairs, CMC Supply chain…) and SPs.
Establish and maintain excellent professional relationships with Services Providers, clinical study team through regular communication, between company, investigators, and experts in conjunction with Medical Dev. Director (MDD) and other relevant Ipsen team members.
Lead clinical project processes:
Lead cross-functional clinical study teams focused on conduct of assigned projects.
Interact with CDPD to define strategic operational direction.
Review status reports provided by Service Provider/CRO and highlight issues to facilitate decision making.
Manage and lead all operational aspects for implementation and conduct of global clinical trial activities from study start-up to CSR, in respect of GCPs and relevant SOPs.
Key accountabilities and activities:
Develop, manage, and execute assigned projects by:
Set-up study team before Services Provider are on board and lead and manage regular internal Study Team meetings during the course of the study.
Contribute to study…