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Clinical Project Manager
Runs a portfolio of studies or a single global program.
Also known as: CPM · Clinical Program Manager
Salary band (US)
$140k–$200k
Salary band (UK)
£85k–£125k
Typical YoE
8–12 years
What the role is
Distinct from CTM in larger orgs: a CPM owns one program (one molecule, multiple studies) or a portfolio. Heavier in stakeholder management, contract governance and forecasting; lighter on day-to-day site issues.
A typical day
- Program-level portfolio review with the head of clinops
- Vendor MSA negotiation
- Budget vs actuals reforecast
- Sponsor governance update
- Resourcing plan for next year's two new starts
Required skills
Portfolio governanceFinancial managementVendor strategyRisk frameworksExecutive communication
Certifications that matter
Career ladder
Junior
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Clinical Project Manager
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Director Clinical Operations → VP
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