Who We Are

Emerald Clinical Trials is a global leader in clinical research, partnering with over 160 biotech companies and 15 of the world’s top 20pharmaceutical firms. Headquartered in Singapore, we combine scientific excellence with operational expertise to deliver end-to-end clinical trial solutions across all phases, offering Phase I-IV and real-world studies.

With over 25 years of experience and a world-renowned focus in renal research, Emerald Clinical has helped drive medical breakthroughs through deep scientific insight, flawless execution, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Global Expertise. Local Insight. Real Impact.

Emerald Clinical is where science, speed, and strategy come together to transform healthcare. For over 25 years, we have led the way in clinical research, combining global reach with deep Asia-Pacific expertise and unparalleled local insight to deliver smarter trials and stronger outcomes.

Our 1000+ employees that span across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas are embedded in communities worldwide. We drive faster recruitment, deeper patient engagement, and meaningful results that move medicine forward.

About The Role

Overall Job Purpose/Function:

The Project Manager is responsible for owning and achieving interim and final contractual deliverables for assigned projects/programs, according to the time, quality/scope and cost constraints.

The PM leads and directs cross-functional teams, understands and manages client expectations/ needs to achieve client satisfaction. The PM proactively identifies, resolves/mitigates and escalates risks and/or issues. The PM adheres to PRA standard procedures and processes.

The senior PM may act as global or lead project manager in international projects. Consequently, the senior PM may provide oversight to other members of the project management group

Responsibilities

Principal Accountability and Responsibilities:

• Acts as primary liaison with client:
• Acts as lead contact for regional and or/project matters.
• Understands/manages/satisfies client contractual, organizational and relationship needs/expectations.
• Provides regular reporting on project metrics, status of deliverables and risks/issues with the associated management plan to client.
• Chairs and leads client meetings.
• Leads and directs cross-functional team leaders and third parties/vendors:
• Validates project plan (multi-service plan and communication plan).
• Guides and supports team leads in prioritizing, trouble-shooting and contingency planning.
• Delegates whilst retaining ownership.
• Communicates project specific priorities.
• Liaises with functional leads/managers to optimize performance and utilization of project team members.
• Manages project contractual deliverables:
• Supervises progress via metrics.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to the contractual agreement (time, quality/scope, and cost deliverables).
• Leads presentation of internal project status reviews and is accountable for action item follow up.
• Proactively identifies, resolves/mitigates and escalates risks and/or issues.
• Manages project costs:
• Owns projections of units/hours (revenue and resources), actual units/hours efficiency analysis.
• Proactively and timely identifies, negotiates and executes contract modifications for assigned projects, ensuring out of scope activities are approved upfront via a contract modification.
• Identifies potential or actual unrecoverable hours and provides analysis and mitigation/resolution plan for senior management’s approval.
• Ensures control of financial risk to PRA.
• In cooperation with the project analyst, applies efficient management of project pass-through costs and investigators payments to ensure all such costs are recovered in a timely manner, and in advance where ever possible.
• Leads presentation of financial reviews and is accountable for action item follow up.
• Ensures adherence to company SOP, policies and guidelines at the project level.
• Assumes project leadership role in compliance at project level to COMPANY processes and systems such as CTMS, ART, eTMF, PSR etc., including escalation to relevant functional and operational management.
• Participation and attendance in bid defense process.
• Mentoring of other members of the project management team or functional leads, as required.
• Provides feedback on project team member’s performance to respective line-managers

About You

Requirements for position:

• Bachelor or above degree with medical/pharmacy or other health-related background;
• At least 5 years experiences of clinical research in pharmaceuticals or CRO companies, and over 2 years related experiences in project management;
• Working knowledge of clinical research procedures and companyctices including local regulatory requirements and GCP/ICH Guidelines for the conduct of clinical studies;
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to prioritize and manage work for a team;
• Ability to supervise and delegate tasks and provide clear instruction to others;
• Highly self−motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently;
• Strong problem solving skills with ability to identify potential problems and provide creative solutions to issues surrounding on−time, on−budget and quality delivery;
• Attention to detail;
• Able to communicate clearly & accurately in both written & spoken English.

Why Join Us?

At our core, Emerald Clinical Trials is committed to transforming clinical research by putting people first—both patients and our employees. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a global network of passionate professionals working together to deliver better research and outcomes for millions worldwide.

Here’s What Makes Us Stand Out

• Purpose-Driven Work: You’ll contribute to clinical trials that genuinely improve lives, with a focus on therapies in renal, cardiometabolic, and oncology.
• Global Reach, Local Expertise: Our teams connect with local communities, building trust and meaningful engagement for every trial.
• Collaboration and Innovation: Work in a culture that values diverse perspectives and creative solutions to solve global health challenges.

What We Offer

We understand that great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That’s why we provide:

• Competitive Compensation: A tailored salary and benefits package to reflect your skills and experience.
• Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid or remote working arrangements, depending on your location and role.
• Career Growth: Access to a wealth of learning opportunities and a global network of scientific leaders to help you grow and develop in your role.
• Employee Wellbeing: Participate in programs and initiatives designed to promote work-life balance, health, and team connection, including global engagement surveys, recognition programs, and team-building events.
• Global Opportunities: Be part of a company with international reach, offering you exposure to diverse projects and clients.

• Act as primary liaison with client and lead contact for regional and/or project matters.
• Understand, manage, and satisfy client contractual, organizational, and relationship needs and expectations.
• Provide regular reporting on project metrics, deliverables, risks, issues, and associated management plans; chair and lead client meetings.
• Lead and direct cross-functional team leaders and third parties/vendors; validate project and communication plans.
• Guide and support team leads in prioritizing, troubleshooting, and contingency planning; delegate while retaining ownership and communicate project priorities.
• Liaise with functional leads/managers to optimize performance and utilization of project team members.
• Manage contractual deliverables, supervise progress via metrics, and ensure adherence to time, quality/scope, and cost requirements.
• Lead internal project status reviews and follow up on action items; proactively identify, resolve/mitigate, and escalate risks and issues.
• Manage project costs, including revenue and resource unit/hour projections and efficiency analysis.
• Identify, negotiate, and execute contract modifications; ensure out-of-scope activities are approved upfront.
• Identify unrecoverable hours and provide analysis and mitigation/resolution plans for senior management approval.
• Control financial risk and manage pass-through costs and investigator payments to ensure timely cost recovery.
• Lead financial reviews and follow up on action items.
• Ensure adherence to company SOPs, policies, guidelines, and project-level processes and systems, including CTMS, ART, eTMF, and PSR.
• Participate in and attend bid defense processes.
• Mentor project management team members or functional leads as required.
• Provide feedback on project team members’ performance to their respective line managers.

• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage work for a team
• Ability to supervise and delegate tasks and provide clear instructions
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to provide creative solutions
• Attention to detail
• Clear and accurate written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of clinical research procedures, local regulatory requirements, and GCP/ICH Guidelines

• Bachelor’s degree or above in a medical, pharmacy, or other health-related field
• At least 5 years of clinical research experience in pharmaceutical or CRO companies
• Over 2 years of related project management experience