Clinical Project Manager

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. We are also a dog-friendly workplace. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for the timeline and budget management for a given study or studies managed by Clinical Operations. The CPM is a key contributor to the study and program teams and will interact with cross-functional collaborators to deliver on the study, program, and department goals.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and manage high-quality detailed study timelines; interface regularly with the study team and internal cross-functional stakeholders to ensure key activities are well-coordinated, are accurately reflected on the study- and program timelines, and align with corporate and program goals.

• Prospectively identify timeline risks, proactively communicate risks to management, internal stakeholders, and CRO teams, and coordinate development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies to facilitate efficient, on-time execution of studies.

• Collaborate with other functional groups within the company where necessary to support milestone achievement.

• Manage routine status reporting including study timeline and budget dashboards and management updates.

• Provide monthly milestone and timeline updates to Project and Portfolio Management for data entry into the corporate project management system.

• Collaborate with Project and Portfolio Management to update resource demand and supply information monthly.

• Develop program scenario plans and support life cycle management activities as needed, support creation and incorporation of resource demand algorithms into project management software in collaboration with the Project and Portfolio Management team

• Develop study budget and maintain monthly study budget forecasting and routine budget review in partnership with Clinical Trial Operations and finance.

• Facilitate and oversee cost accruals by study managers to ensure accurate reporting to finance and consistent approaches across all Crinetics-sponsored clinical trials.

• Work with study managers, to collect and analyze forecasted and accrued costs to produce at-a-glance data displays summarizing project financial health.

• Meet with finance periodically to review accrued costs against forecasts, troubleshoot variances, and review overall spending for the study via the use of PO reports for contract value vs. invoiced vs. remaining value.

• May manage Associate CPMs as needed.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• A bachelor’s in a related discipline is required; a combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.

• 7 years of related experience in a CRO, Biotech, or Pharmaceutical organization with 2 years of experience in a supervisory role

• Solid understanding of drug development and clinical operations.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, and strong attention to detail, with a proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.

• Excellent computer skills including advanced knowledge in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Must be a self-starter who works with minimal supervision.

• Works effectively in a matrix cross-functional environment.

• Good business judgment and a strong understanding of the unique aspects of clinical financials.

• Excellent communication skills, (verbal and written) including the ability to understand and present budget information effectively.

• Works with a high sense of accountability/urgency

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or us