Associate 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 Associate Clinical Project Manager (ACPM) will provide direct support to the clinical project management team to manage day to day operational and tactical aspects of studies in collaboration with the Clinical Trial Operations (CTO) team. The ACPM will contribute to study or program teams and may interact with cross-functional collaborators to support the clinical project management team on delivery of study, program, and department goals. The ACPM may support the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes, procedures, and tools/templates related to clinical project management activities.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Provide routine and daily support to clinical project management team
• Collaborate closely with clinical project management and cross-functional teams to establish priorities
• Assist with development, maintenance, and management of high-quality detailed study timelines as assigned
• Under oversight of CPM, may be assigned management of study(ies)
• Support or management of routine status reporting, including study timeline and budget dashboards and management updates
• Contribute to development of study budget and maintenance of monthly study budget forecasting and routine budget review in partnership with CTO and finance
• Support cost accruals by study managers to ensure accurate reporting to finance and consistent approaches across all Crinetics-sponsored clinical trials
• Collaborate with CPMs and study managers to collect and analyze forecasted and accrued costs to produce at-a-glance data displays summarizing project financial health
• Collate and maintain current budget value by study based upon fully executed agreements
• Routinely update and maintain an accurate listing of all current and planned studies
• Support maintenance and timely updates to key tasks and milestones across studies to support Project and Portfolio Management for entry into corporate project management system.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across programs
• Provide feedback and assist with the development of departmental procedures toward increased efficiency and quality of deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of procedural documents.
• Facilitate or oversee clinical project management team processes
• Provide back-up support for CPMs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s in related discipline required; a combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• 5 years of related experience in a CRO, Biotech or Pharmaceutical organization is required.
• Solid understanding of drug development and clinical operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail, with 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 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 use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physi