Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 1 day ago
Senior Clinical Program Manager
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expKelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is hiring a Senior Clinical Program Manager for a growing clinical-stage biotechnology company. The role focuses on supporting the planning and execution of Phase 1 and 2 clinical development programs, while managing cross-functional coordination and vendor relationships.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Support and manage cross-functional planning and execution of Phase 1 and 2 clinical programs, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Develop and maintain integrated program plans, risk registers, and issue tracking tools
Coordinate cross-functional team meetings and ensure follow-up on action items and decisions
Track program budgets and forecasts in collaboration with finance and functional leads
Support preparation of program-level updates for senior leadership and governance forums
Support the selection, onboarding, and ongoing management of CROs, vendors, and consultants
Coordinate contract-related activities, including statements of work (SOWs), change orders, and amendments, in collaboration with legal and procurement
Track vendor deliverables, timelines, and performance against contractual obligations
Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external vendors to facilitate efficient communication and issue resolution
Identify, track, and escalate program risks and mitigation plans
Support cross-functional decision-making and governance processes
Ensure alignment across clinical operations, regulatory, CMC, and quality teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, business, or a related field required
10+ years of clinical research experience
Over 5 years of actual program management experience within clinical operations directly supporting biotech or pharma companies. Not accepting all CRO experience at this time
Direct experience supporting Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials
Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and external-facing environments
Comfortable working in a startup setting with evolving priorities and limited infrastructure
Willing to work flexible schedules to accommodate global meeting times twice a week as needed
Ability to travel globally 1-3 times a year for week-long period
Ability to travel nationally if needed up to 25%
Preferred
advanced degree
Experience managing CROs and external vendors; familiarity with contract and SOW processes strongly preferred
Ability to speak Mandarin is preferred but not required
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Equity options
Company
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom specializes in science, engineering, technology, and telecom.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linda Stuit
Senior Vice President, Engineering Specialty
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