Clinical Research Manager

Job Description

Are you passionate about driving highquality clinical trials and building strong partnerships with investigators Do you thrive in a role that combines endtoend study ownership crossfunctional leadership and strategic impact

We are looking for a Clinical Research Manager (CRM) to lead the operational delivery of clinical trials at country (and potentially cluster) level ensuring excellence in execution compliance and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned protocols representing country operations within global Clinical Trial Teams

• Lead endtoend project management of clinical trialsfrom feasibility and site selection through execution and closeout

• Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP local regulations internal policies and safety reporting requirements

• Drive study performance by proactively planning tracking and resolving risks related to timelines quality and recruitment

• Lead and coordinate local study teams acting as protocol expert and supporting CRAs and other country roles

• Review monitoring visit reports identify performance gaps and escalate issues as needed

• Conduct quality control visits when required

• Develop and execute local risk management plans for assigned studies

• Ensure accurate and timely use of CTMS eTMF and other key systems

• Build strong trustbased relationships with investigators vendors and external partners

• Share best practices across studies countries and clusters

• Contribute to local and regional clinical operations strategy in collaboration with internal stakeholders

Experience & Education

• Bachelors degree in Science or equivalent (advanced degree preferred)

• 56 years of experience in clinical research

• CRA experience is an advantage

Core Skills

• Strong project and site management expertise

• Solid understanding of clinical trial planning execution and performance metrics

• Excellent knowledge of the local regulatory environment

• Ability to manage multiple studies and priorities simultaneously

• Fluent in English and local language (Arabic) with strong written and verbal communication skills

Leadership & Behaviors

• Proven ability to lead without direct authority and influence crossfunctional teams

• Strong problemsolving and riskmitigation mindset

• Skilled in navigating complex situations such as recruitment challenges compliance issues and resource constraints

• Collaborative culturally aware and effective in remote/virtual environments

• Professional diplomatic and confident when engaging with investigators and stakeholders

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