Clinical Project Manager II – Virology (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote; Hybrid Foster City, CA Preferred)

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Job Responsibilities

Clinical Project Manager II – Virology

Sponsor Dedicated - Remote

(Preference for Hybrid Foster City, CA-Based Candidates)

Are you a Clinical Project Manager who knows how to drive global clinical trials from start-up through closeout — and enjoys being deeply involved in the operational details that make studies successful?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative, fast-paced clinical operations team supporting innovative early-phase virology programs within a sponsor-dedicated environment. We are seeking a hands-on operational leader who can confidently manage complexity, navigate competing priorities, and keep global studies moving forward with urgency, accountability, and precision.

The ideal candidate is not someone who only operates at a high level — this role requires someone comfortable working “in the weeds,” proactively solving problems, managing vendors closely, driving timelines, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. You should be energized by fast-moving environments, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to own trial execution from beginning to end.

While virology experience is strongly preferred, candidates with strong global clinical trial management experience in other therapeutic areas will absolutely be considered.

This team values collaboration, operational excellence, emotional intelligence, accountability, and continuous growth. Leadership is highly supportive, mentorship-focused, and invested in helping strong performers expand their impact and career trajectory.

While remote/home-based candidates may be considered, priority will be given to candidates located in or near Foster City, California, with the ability to work onsite 2–3 days per week.

THE ROLE

As a Clinical Project Manager II – Virology, you will lead operational execution for global Phase I clinical trials and serve as a central driver of study delivery across the full clinical trial lifecycle. You will oversee timelines, vendors, risks, operational strategy, and cross-functional coordination while ensuring studies remain inspection-ready, on track, and aligned with sponsor expectations.

This role requires someone who can balance strategic oversight with strong operational execution. You must be comfortable rolling up your sleeves, diving into study-level details, proactively identifying gaps, and driving resolution in real time.

You will work closely with Clinical Operations, vendors, study teams, and key stakeholders in a highly visible environment where adaptability, urgency, and strong communication are critical to success.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead and manage global Phase I clinical trials from study start-up through database lock and closeout with minimal oversight

• Serve as the operational lead responsible for driving study ex