Clinical Lead / Clinical Trial Manager – Europe (Talent Pipeline)

About the role

Emerald Clinical Trials is building a network of experienced Clinical Leads and Clinical Trial Managers to support upcoming European studies. This home‑based position will allow you to lead global and regional trials, with a focus on renal, oncology, cardiometabolic and autoimmune therapeutic areas.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day trial operations from start‑up through close‑out.
• Manage study timelines, enrolment targets and operational deliverables.
• Oversee CRA activities, monitoring quality and site performance.
• Support site feasibility, selection, activation and ongoing management.
• Collaborate with sponsors, investigators and cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure protocol compliance, data quality and regulatory adherence.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular study updates and status reports to stakeholders.
• Mentor CRAs and other study team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy or a related discipline.
• Prior experience as a Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Lead or equivalent.
• Strong background in monitoring and site management.
• Working knowledge of European regulatory requirements and ICH‑GCP.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across international studies.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience in renal/nephrology trials is highly preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACRP or SOCRA) is advantageous.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact, multinational clinical studies.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Collaboration with a global, multidisciplinary team.
• Potential for career growth as new studies are awarded.