Location: Spain, Poland, Serbia and Bulgaria Who we are? Optimapharm is a mid-sized, global Contract Research Organisation (CRO) turning science into hope through agile, patient-focused clinical development. We specialise in Phase I–IV clinical studies, delivering Full-Service and Functional Service Provision (FSP) solutions that help sponsors move faster and execute with confidence.

With operations in 40+ countries and 2x the patient reach of the average mid-sized CRO, we enable accelerated regulatory pathways, faster study start-up, and access to diverse patient populations worldwide. At Optimapharm, you’ll contribute to meaningful clinical research while growing your career in a dynamic, people-focused, global environment. Own integral clinical trials.

Influence strategy. Build lasting client partnerships. We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager / Associate Project Management Director to join our growing global Project Management team. We/'re looking for someone who enjoys taking on complex challenges, building trusted partnerships, and turning ambitious goals into successful outcomes.

At Optimapharm, you/'ll lead global clinical trials, partner directly with sponsors, influence key decisions, and help shape the future of a growing international CRO. This role is designed for an experienced global project leader who combines strategic oversight, financial acumen, client leadership, and experience delivering complex integral (oncology) studies. You/'ll thrive in this role if you enjoy creating structure, driving improvements, and helping shape how things are done, rather than simply operating within established processes.

What do we offer?

- Working in a successful company that’s growing and developing every day
- Being part of a clinical research team that transforms science into hope for patients
- A highly visible role with direct impact on clients, projects, and business success




- The opportunity to lead complex global clinical trials and strategic sponsor partnerships
- Exposure to proposals, bid defenses, and commercial activities
- Clear opportunities to expand your leadership scope, take on increasingly strategic responsibilities, and grow within our global PM organization
- The chance to shape processes, drive improvements, and influence how we work
- Performance bonus
- Referral bonus
- Employee engagement programs
- Well-being initiatives
- Training and development program
- Additional location-specific benefits Who are we looking for?

Qualifications and Experience - University degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or another relevant field

- 8+ years of clinical research experience, including 5+ years of recent CRO project management experience leading global, multi-country clinical trials (EU, US and/or APAC)
- Strong Oncology experience is required, including oversight of global phase II-III oncology trials
- Experience in immunology and autoimmune diseases will be considered an advantage
- Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, financial performance, and change orders
- Experience contributing to proposals, bid defenses, feasibility assessments, or other business development activities
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP and global clinical trial regulations
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Fluent English, written and verbal
- A proactive mindset, strong sense of ownership,



and ability to drive solutions independently Your responsibilities - Lead global clinical trials with accountability for timelines, budgets, quality, and client satisfaction
- Build trusted sponsor relationships and serve as a strategic partner throughout the project lifecycle
- Lead and inspire cross-functional teams across regions and functions
- Maintain strategic oversight across complex general programs while empowering functional teams to deliver excellence
- Own project financial performance through forecasting, budget management, change order control, revenue optimization, and risk management
- Anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and turn complex challenges into practical solutions
- Lead vendor and partner oversight to ensure quality, timelines, and performance expectations are met
- Lead governance meetings and manage project escalations with confidence and transparency
- Support business growth through proposal development, feasibility activities, and bid defenses
- Mentor colleagues and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of our global Project Management organization You will be successful in this role if you:
- Enjoy balancing strategic oversight with operational excellence
- Are comfortable making decisions in complex and evolving environments
- Build trust quickly with sponsors, colleagues, and partners
- See challenges as opportunities to improve, innovate, and grow We offer a competitive compensation, with the final position (Sr PM or aPMD) and offer tailored to the candidate/'s experience, expertise, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Optimapharm (Talent Acquisition Team, Hiring Managers or any other OPT employee) by recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role. Optimapharm follows a direct sourcing strategy and collaborates exclusively with selected recruitment partners when external support is required.

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