Role overview

Qualifications

15+ years of experience in Clinical Research, including CRA and/or CTM roles
Minimum 5+ years of people management experience
Strong background in managing global clinical trial operations across therapeutic areas
Proficiency in Veeva modules (CTMS, Site Payments, Risk Management, Protocol deviation)

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and coach Project Management and Clinical Operations staff to support professional growth
Ensure project timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met per SOW and SOPs
Oversee risk identification, mitigation, and escalation to leadership or sponsors
Drive process improvement initiatives and operational excellence across projects

Key facts

Remote from: Indiana (USA)
Full time
Project Manager
English

Hard skills

Project Management Regulatory Compliance Resource Allocation Risk Management Financial Management Process Improvement Veeva Test Automation Programming Languages

Other skills

Leadership
Communication
Mentorship
Coaching
Organizational Skills

About the company

Emmes

Research

For over 40 years, our team of 1,000+ experienced professionals have provided the full range of Contract Research Organization expertise necessary to conduct clinical research with a firm scientific basis that is fully compliant with national and international regulatory guidelines. With offices throughout the US, Europe, Canada, and India, Emmes supports the advancement of global public health and biopharmaceutical innovation through disciplined science, rigorous research, fact-based decision-making, and operational excellence. Emmes possesses knowledge across a broad range of therapeutic areas, with specializations in Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Ophthalmology, Immunology and Neuroscience. From comprehensive support of pandemic research to groundbreaking work in cell and gene therapy across the globe, Emmes has collaborated on clinical research across a wide array of disease states in over 75 nations. As a strategic collaborator with applied talent in over 2,000 clinical trials and contributions to over 2,500 publications that advance the understanding of medicine and public health, Emmes is committed to expanding the services offered to best meet the changing needs of clients and studies. Ongoing investments in global clinical research capabilities, innovative data management platforms, biostatistics/bioinformatics expertise, and people have enabled Emmes to provide a multi-faceted approach to help you meet your research objectives. Emmes is a diverse, inclusive, innovative CRO that values integrity, agility, passion for excellence, collaborative partnerships, and intellectual curiosity.

Company details

Company typeLarge

IndustryResearch

Company size1001 - 5000

Links

Website LinkedIn See all jobs

Your match analysis

See how your profile stacks up against this role.

We compared the job requirements to your profile to show where you're strong and where you fall short.

Job description

Overview:

Job Posting Title

India Remote/Ahmedabad/Bengaluru/New Delhi

Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.

Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.

We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!

Primary Purpose

The Manager, Global Project Management ensures the successful delivery of project management and/or clinical trial operations by overseeing staff development, project resourcing, and operational efficiency. This role serves as a key escalation point, driving quality, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration while fostering a high-performance culture across clinical operations.

Responsibilities:

- Lead, mentor, and coach Project Management and Clinical Operations staff to support professional growth
- Conduct training programs, performance appraisals, and staff assessments.
- Manage timesheets, expenses, and resource allocation to optimize staffing.
- Ensure project timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met per SOW and SOPs.
- Review contracts and support project staffing decisions.
- Oversee risk identification, mitigation, and escalation to leadership or sponsors.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
- Drive process improvement initiatives and operational excellence across projects.
- Oversee financial management including budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
- Develop and report staff and project performance metrics to leadership.

Qualifications:

- 15+ years of experience in Clinical Research, including CRA and/or CTM roles.
- Minimum 5+ years of people management experience.
- Strong background in managing global clinical trial operations across therapeutic areas.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and team development skills.
- In-depth knowledge of clinical trial operations, monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Financial management expertise (budgeting, forecasting, resource planning).
- Experience in process improvement, workflow optimization, and operational standardization.
- Proficiency in Veeva modules (CTMS, Site Payments, Risk Management, Protocol deviation).
- Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages is an advantage.

CONNECT WITH US!

Follow us on Twitter - @EmmesCRO

Find us on LinkedIn - Emmes

#LI-Remote