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.

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