Senior Clinical Trial Manager

About the role

Braveheart Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and other serious cardiovascular diseases. Our lead product candidate, BHB-1893, is a next-generation oral small-molecule cardiac myosin inhibitor (CMI) being developed for the treatment of obstructive HCM (oHCM) and non-obstructive HCM (nHCM). Braveheart's goal is to improve the treatment options for these patients by enhancing speed of onset, depth of gradient response, systolic safety, reversibility and reducing prescribing complexity. With a proven leadership team, a strong financial foundation, and a high-value late-stage asset, Braveheart Bio represents an outstanding opportunity for ambitious, mission-driven professionals to make a tangible impact in a high-profile and rapidly evolving therapeutic area. The Senior Clinical Trial Manager (Sr. CTM) is a key leader within the Clinical Operations team and will report to the Associate Director, Clinical Operations. The Sr. CTM will be responsible for the end-to-end operational delivery of a study in collaboration with other study leads across the program. This includes providing strategic oversight of study execution, vendor management, financial accountability, and cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the study lead for one or more global clinical trials, overseeing day-to-day execution from start-up through close-out (including site activation, enrollment, study conduct, and close-out) under the guidance of the Associate Director, Clinical Operations.
• Partner closely with the Clinical Operations study leads on key decisions by providing recommendations, proactively identifying risks, and escalating critical issues with proposed mitigation strategies.
• Drive study timelines, deliverables, and operational plans, ensuring alignment with overall program strategy. Monitor study metrics, including data quality, protocol deviations, and site performance, and drive appropriate follow-up actions.
• Oversee and support regional study execution, including site selection strategy, site start-up, and study progress; ensure efficient and timely study start-up across regions. Oversee and participate in the review of informed consent forms and regulatory submission packages.
• Perform visits (PSSVs, SIVs, RMVs) as required to demonstrate appropriate oversight of CRO CRAs and study sites to ensure study procedure conduct is in accordance with the study protocol, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and study plans.
• Oversee CRO and vendor activities, ensuring performance aligns with study expectations, timelines, budget, and quality standards. Support budget tracking and vendor financial oversight.
• Support cross-functional coordination across Clinical, Regulatory, Data Management, Safety, and other stakeholders to ensure aligned study execution.
• Ensure inspection readiness and compliance with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements, including timely TMF filing.
• Participate in study reviews, including data listings, protocol deviation review, TMF quality, and monitoring visit reports; identify trends and drive appropriate follow-up actions.
• Provide regular, structured study updates to internal stakeholders as directed by the Associate Director, Clinical Operations.
• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to CTMs, CTMAs, and other junior team members that may be providing study support or regional management.
• Perform administrative duties in a timely manner as assigned.
• Contribute to Clinical Operations process improvements and departmental initiatives, as requested by the Associate Director, Clinical Operations.
• Required experience & skills:
• BS or BA in a scientific discipline or an RN (2- or 3-year certificate)
• At least 6 years of clinical trials/operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and timelines
• Experience as a regional lead (e.g., Europe, Americas, and/or APAC) on a Phase 3 (or large Phase 2) study required; study lead experience preferred
• Strong experience with CRO and vendor management, including oversight of performance and deliverables
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Excellent attention-to-detail, interpersonal and presentation skills are a critical asset; high energy level, personal productivity, creativity and commitment
• Proven track record of mentorin

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