Clinical Study Lead

Salary $100/hr
LocationSouth San Francisco, California
Employment type Contract
Discipline

Job description

Clinical Study Lead
This is a 6-month contractor position.
Location: Remote

A leading precision medicine company in oncology is seeking a highly motivated Contract Study Lead to oversee clinical trial execution across its pipeline. This role is ideal for someone passionate about advancing cancer therapies and experienced in managing early-phase studies.

Job Description
What you’ll do:
  • Lead cross-functional Study Execution Teams (SET) to ensure timely, compliant, and budget-conscious trial delivery
  • Manage CROs and clinical vendors, including RFPs, bid defenses, and ongoing oversight\Draft and review key clinical documents (protocols, ICFs, CRFs, study manuals)
  • Oversee study budgets, contracts, and financial forecasting in partnership with finance
  • Support implementation of clinical systems (CTMS, TMF, EDC, IRT)
  • Conduct data reviews, monitor site performance, and ensure inspection readiness
  • Identify risks and drive mitigation strategies with internal and external stakeholders
  • Train site staff and vendors on protocol and trial conduct
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field; 8–10 years in clinical development
  • Strong knowledge of FDA, ICH/GCP guidelines and global trial management
  • Experience in oncology trials, especially early-phase and precision medicine
  • Proven vendor management and budget oversight skills
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Willingness to travel (~10%)