New · posted Oct 31
Viking Therapeutics · Biotechnology
Senior Clinical Trial Manager
- San Diego, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Manager
The role
Description
The Senior Clinical Trial Manager will support the conduct of clinical trials and data collection and review, monitoring adherence to protocols, and all activities related to trial completion. The Sr. CTM ensures timely conduct of clinical trials according to protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all applicable regulations governing the conduct of clinical trials. The Sr. CTM will interact internally and externally with members of cross functional trial team, and, externally with service providers, investigational site personnel, and others involved in the conduct of the business.
The scope of this position requires excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with strong experience in executing all phases of clinical trials.
What you need
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 9 years’ relevant clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- Must have a demonstrated track record of managing clinical trials from Phase 1 to Phase 3
- Strong knowledge of FDA, ICH, GCP, CFR guidelines, regulatory requirements and clinical trial operations.
- Demonstrated knowledge and a clear understanding of the overall drug development process, including experience with most phases of the clinical research process, including but not limited to:
· Site selection
· Trial initiation procedures
· Clinical monitoring functions
· Data flow from sites to data processing, review, and resolution
· Drug safety and regulatory affairs issues
· Ability to exercise judgement within broadly defined practices and processes
· Experience negotiating vendor/site contracts and managing the budgets
· Solid vendor management skills, e.g. CRO, Laboratory, Clinical supply logistics
· Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and processes.
· Ability to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment is essential and to develop budgets and manage contracts.
- Ability to edit technical documents, informed consent, and other trial-related documents.
- Proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.
- Conduct training to ensure personnel are knowledgeable and familiar with internal process and job functions/duties.
- Ability and willingness to travel 10-15% of the time.
What you'll do
The main responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:
- Manages trial operational plan and CRO activities, including project timelines & quality of deliverables, and managing approved trial budget(s) throughout the life of the assigned clinical trial(s).
- Supports all aspects of clinical trial management and processes from initiation, planning, execution, maintenance and close-out.
- Ensure enrollment and data collection are completed in accordance with trial timelines and objectives; escalates risk to timelines and budget as needed.
- Identifies and provides solutions to clinical trial issues and/or risks.
- Proactively identifies project risks and resolves with some supervision.
- Represents Clinical Operations in cross-functional initiatives, as assigned by management, and may act on behalf of team when designated.
- Serve as a liaison and resource for investigational sites.
- Assists with preparation of RFP's and bid templates to facilitate selection of the CRO's/vendors.
- CRO Selection: Assist with review of proposals from CROs, review CROs’ SOPs, prepare and recommend CRO to management.
- Participates in the selection of trial vendors for assigned trials.
- Maintains frequent and meaningful contact with CROs to assess performance and provide guidance as needed.
- Oversee clinical trial sites' adherence to pertinent regulations through review of monitoring reports, CQA-GCP audit report, Trial Management Files, communications with investigators, trial site personnel, CRAs, and other CRO/designee personnel.
- Coordinate the design, format and content of CRFs, trial guides, trial reference binders, patient diaries, and forms including participating in the EDC and specification process and UAT.
- Contributes to relevant trial documentation including clinical protocols, statistical analysis plan, clinical trial reports as well as operational plans (CMP, DMP).
- Reviews and refines clinical operational plans including the trial monitoring plan and other study plans as needed.
- Coordinates internal and external clinical development activities of all team members involved in the design and conduct of assigned clinical trials.
- Participates in the selection of investigational sites with input from Clinical Research and vendors.
- Identify potential trial issues and recommend and implement solutions or corrective actions as needed.
- Participate in Site Initiation Visits and Co-monitoring Visits for adherence to protocol and GCP as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
Pay
$150,000 – $180,000 a year
Employer providedWhere you'll work
San Diego, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Salary Description
$150,000.00 - $180,000.00 annual salary
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Live data · October 31, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 2% above the US median for Clinical Trial Management roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in California10 roles publishing pay
Manager roles in the US26 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $150,000 | — | $180,000 |
| California (middle half) | $157,875 | $164,000 | $182,125 |
| All US (middle half) | $150,000 | $162,000 | $175,000 |
This role: Viking Therapeutics's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Clinical Trial Management roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 31, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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Where this role sits in Clinical Trial Management
The general path across 33 open Clinical Trial Management roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Viking Therapeutics's own promotion track.
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- Clinical trial conduct21
- Documentation and SOPs8
- Collaboration and leadership6
- GMP and compliance4
- Investigations and CAPA4
- Lab testing and methods1
- Data and digital systems1
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- Clinical4 67%
- Regulatory1 17%
- Quality1 17%
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- Director2 33%
- Manager2 33%
- Senior & Principal1 17%
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Senior Clinical Trial Manager at Viking Therapeutics
Open until filled. $150K–$180K a year, employer provided.