Project Manager - Clinical Research Operations

About Adams Clinical

Adams Clinical is a prominent clinical trial site network devoted to speeding up the development of transformative medicines. Our core mission centers on delivering exemplary data integrity, participant safety, and diverse study enrollment to improve healthcare outcomes. We aim to establish the highest standard of clinical trial excellence through scientific rigor, operational precision, sponsor and participant commitment, and genuine collaboration. We nurture a culture of respect, transparency, and ongoing development, providing ample opportunities for professional growth within a team united by innovation and integrity.

Role Overview

The Project Manager in Clinical Research Operations holds the ultimate responsibility for the success of studies conducted across Adams Clinical's multi-site network. This role covers comprehensive oversight from study initiation to close-out, focusing on late-phase industry trials of novel psychiatric and neurological treatments, encompassing both inpatient and outpatient settings. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Clinical Operations, the Project Manager steers cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable, high-quality research outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end study success, ensuring enrollment targets, data quality, site compliance, and milestone adherence from activation through conclusion.
• Serve as a clinical operations advisor at the network level, conducting site visits to verify readiness for study launches, expansions, or enrollment escalations.
• Oversee network-wide project coordination across multiple locations, monitoring timelines, dependencies, and standardizing documentation and reporting protocols.
• Regularly assess study progress, including screening and enrollment metrics, visit compliance, data integrity, and operational challenges; proactively identify and address risks threatening study objectives.
• Contribute operational insights and site readiness information to support business growth and sponsor engagement.
• Lead the launch of new sites and integration of acquired sites, ensuring compliance with SOPs, staffing, systems, and reporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with enrollment, site operations, and leadership teams to detect operational deficiencies and implement corrective or preventive measures.
• Coordinate the implementation of study updates, protocol amendments, and operational changes across all sites, promoting uniformity and sharing best practices to enhance consistency and continuous improvement.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional projects aimed at advancing operational maturity, sponsor satisfaction, and network expansion.
• Identify and implement workflow standardizations within Site Operations to minimize variability, enhance consistency, and reduce operational risk.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Between 3 and 6+ years of clinical research, project management, or clinical operations experience, preferably within site, CRO, or sponsor settings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial execution, site procedures, participant management, and regulatory standards.
• Proven experience managing relationships with study sponsors.
• Ability to develop and operationalize resolution plans for issues, ensuring consistent and timely corrective action implementation across the network.
• Strong organizational skills, data-driven mindset, and the capacity to balance competing priorities across complex, multi-study portfolios within fast-paced environments.
• Clear communication abilities to effectively escalate concerns, analyze operational data, and suggest viable solutions.
• Familiarity with reporting tools, dashboards, and systems used in operational tracking is preferred.
• Experience in neurological or psychiatric therapeutic areas is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel to sites or conferences as necessary for site readiness evaluation and operational program support.
• Experience reviewing Clinical Trial Agreements is beneficial but not essential.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is between $85,000 and $100,000 annually. Employees receive numerous benefits including 401(k) matching, comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and support for professional development.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Adams Clinical is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are strictly based on qualifications relevant to the role without regard to legally protected characteristics such as age, gender, race, disability, or any other protected status. Compliance with federal employment eligibility laws and verification processes is mandatory.