Clinical Project Manager

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We are seeking a Clinical Project Manager to join our Advanced Innovation team, where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact. This team is at the forefront of R&D, driving next-generation hearing technologies while exploring breakthrough therapies that will shape the future of medical innovation. In this role, you will lead the operational delivery of clinical investigations, ensuring studies are executed to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency. As a Clinical Project Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end clinical trial operations across single and multi-centre, and multi-national studies. Partnering closely with Clinical Program Managers and cross-functional stakeholders, you will ensure studies are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Key Responsibilities include: Clinical Project Delivery Manage the operational aspects of clinical investigations from planning through to close-out Develop and execute study timelines, budgets, and resource plans Ensure compliance with internal SOPs, ICH/GCP, and regulatory requirements Coordinate study documentation, submissions (Ethics Committees/Competent Authorities), and approvals Oversee eTMF setup, maintenance, and audit readiness Site & Stakeholder Management Lead site selection, initiation, monitoring, and close-out activities Act as the primary point of contact for investigators and study sites Proactively manage risks, issues, and escalation pathways Coordinate vendors, payments, and investigational device logistics Monitoring & Study Oversight Monitor trial conduct to ensure protocol adherence and data integrity Track study progress, budgets, and KPIs through dashboards and reporting Support database lock and contribute to Clinical Investigation Reports Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve study efficiency, cost, and execution Contribute to process improvements and evolving best practices across clinical operations About You You are a proactive and detail-oriented clinical professional with strong project management capability and a passion for delivering high-quality clinical trials. Required: Degree in Life Sciences, Health, or a related field Experience as a Clinical Project Manager OR Clinical Research Associate Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Experience with clinical systems (e.g. EDC, eTMF such as Veeva Vault) Proven ability to manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholders Desired: Knowledge of medical device regulations (ISO 14155, EU MDR, 21 CFR) Experience in global, cross-functional environments Understanding of Ethics Committee/IRB processes and data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR) If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below. #CochlearCareers How we recognise your contribution At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you. For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

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Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

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