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 general 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 global (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 global 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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📌 Senior Project Manager / Associate Project Management Director (Madrid)
🏢 Optimapharm
📍 Madrid