Clinical Project Manager

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for timeline and budget management for a given study or studies managed by Clinical Operations. The CPM is a key contributor to the study and program teams and will interact with cross-functional collaborators to deliver on study, program, and department goals.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and manage high-quality detailed study timelines; interface regularly with study team and internal cross-functional stakeholders to ensure key activities are well-coordinated, are accurately reflected on the study- and program timelines and align with corporate and program goals.
• Prospectively identify timeline risks, proactively communicate risks to management, internal stakeholders, and CRO teams, and coordinate development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies to facilitate efficient, on-time execution of studies.
• Collaborate with other functional groups within the company where necessary to support milestone achievement.
• Manage routine status reporting including study timeline and budget dashboards and management updates.
• Provide monthly milestone and timeline updates to Project and Portfolio Management for entry into corporate project management system.
• Collaborate with Project and Portfolio Management to update resource demand and supply information monthly.
• Develop program scenario plans and support life cycle management activities as needed, support creation and incorporation of resource demand algorithms into project management software in collaboration with the Project and Portfolio Management team.
• Develop study budget and maintain monthly study budget forecasting and routine budget review in partnership with Clinical Trial Operations and finance.
• Facilitate and oversee cost accruals by study managers to ensure accurate reporting to finance and consistent approaches across all Crinetics-sponsored clinical trials.
• Work with study managers to collect and analyze forecasted and accrued costs to produce at-a-glance data displays summarizing project financial health.
• Meet with finance periodically to review accrued costs against forecasts and troubleshoot variances, and to review overall spend for the study via use of PO reports for contract value vs invoiced vs remaining value.
• May manage Associate CPMs as needed.
  
  

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s in related discipline required; a combination of relevant education and applicable job experience may be considered.
• 7 years of related experience in a CRO, Biotech or Pharmaceutical organization with 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Solid understanding of drug development and clinical operations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and strong attention to detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent computer skills including advanced knowledge in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must be a self-starter who works with minimal supervision.
• Works effectively in a matrix cross-functional environment.
• Good business judgment and a strong understanding of the unique aspects of clinical financials.
• Excellent communication skills, (verbal and written) including the ability to understand and present budget information effectively.
• Works with high sense of accountability/urgency
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

Laboratory Activities (if applicable): Biology and chemical laboratory environment experience needed. Environmental health and safety requirements also apply.

Travel:

You may be required to travel for up to 5% of your time.

The Anticipated Base Salary Range: $105,000-$140,000

In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience and education. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Vaccination requirement:

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, Crinetics requires that all employees and contractors be fully vaccinated and have received the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.