Clinical Project Manager

About Pluto Health

Pluto Health is working to make it easier for people to find the care they need at the moment they need it. The company combines AI with healthcare services to bring together information from disconnected sources and quickly determine the most appropriate next steps for patients. Its team builds tailored care plans and works with enterprise partners to support a range of needs, from preventive care and at-home testing to access to life-saving clinical studies. Pluto Health supports patients through a partner network that includes retail pharmacies, payers, and clinicians.

About the Role

Pluto Health is looking for an experienced Clinical Project Manager to own and coordinate the delivery of clinical and administrative initiatives. This position is responsible for guiding cross-functional teams, keeping work on schedule and within budget, and maintaining quality standards while partnering with clients to meet their project goals. It is a strong opportunity to contribute to the expansion of a fast-moving healthcare technology company.

What You’ll Do

• Direct cross-functional teams made up of members from clinical operations, product, data management, and quality assurance.
• Work with clients to understand scope, goals, and deliverables and ensure the team stays aligned with expectations.
• Build detailed project plans covering schedules, staffing needs, budgets, and risk controls.
• Apply established project management methods to deliver work that stays within scope, timing, and quality requirements.
• Run recurring project check-ins, share progress with stakeholders, address issues, and keep communication flowing.
• Manage the execution of clinical operations work, including administrative tasks and patient engagement activities.
• Coordinate site visits, investigator meetings, and related project activities with internal and external partners.
• Track progress closely, maintain complete documentation, and prepare status updates and reports for management and clients.
• Spot project risks early and create practical solutions and backup plans.
• Build strong working relationships across internal teams and external partners to support clear communication and high client satisfaction.
• Review existing project workflows and improve them to increase efficiency, consistency, and overall quality.

Who You Are

• You bring a leadership-oriented, self-driven, and inventive approach to your work.
• You collaborate well across multiple teams and functions.
• You have exposure to healthcare and/or clinical trial environments, including familiarity with medical or research terminology, processes, and budgeting.
• You are comfortable learning independently.
• You have at least 3 years of relevant project management experience.
• Clinical research exposure is a plus, though it is not mandatory.

Qualifications

• PMP certification or Lean Six Sigma training is required.
• A master’s degree in a relevant area such as healthcare, life sciences, or project management is preferred but not mandatory.
• You have at least 8 years of experience in clinical project management, ideally in healthcare and with SAS solutions exposure.
• You understand clinical study workflows, regulations, and best practices, including ICH-GCP and FDA requirements.
• You demonstrate strong leadership and people-management ability, with a track record of guiding cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.
• You communicate clearly in both writing and speech and can work effectively with clients, internal teams, and external partners.
• You are highly analytical, detail-oriented, and strong at solving problems.
• You can juggle several projects at once, organize priorities well, and stay effective in a fast-paced setting.
• You are comfortable using project management tools such as Microsoft Project or similar software.
• You adapt quickly and work well in an entrepreneurial, rapidly changing startup environment.

What You Get

• Opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing health technology companies backed by venture capital.
• Exposure to a highly capable, world-class team.
• The chance to help improve care delivery for millions of patients.
• Competitive pay with employee equity options.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible paid time off, 10 company-wide paid holidays, and a matching 401(k).

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $120,000.