Senior freelance Project Manager

EORTC is looking for an experienced Project Manager for a 7-month maternity leave cover starting in December 2026. This mission is preferably offered on a freelance basis — but a fixed-term replacement contract may also be considered for the right candidate.

Location: Brussels (Woluwe-Saint-Lambert)

Work arrangement: Full-time engagement (freelance mission or fixed-term contract). Hybrid working - minimum 3 days/week on-site in Brussels.

Reporting line: Projects Director, within Projects & Services Dept

This role is open only to candidates already based in Belgium.

Objective

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, monitoring and controlling multiple oncology clinical trials and/or research projects, from project initiation to completion. The PM ensures that project objectives are achieved and oversees trials to ensure they are conducted ethically, efficiently, with a strong focus on patient safety and data integrity. The PM leads the project team functionally and manages communication with internal stakeholders (e.g. Project team members, other PMs, Heads of departments) and external stakeholders (e.g. upstream partners, vendors, intergroups, study coordinators).

Main responsibilities

Trial planning and set-up

- Manage multiple clinical trials and research projects, ensuring all activities and deliverables are clearly defined, scheduled, and meet budget and quality targets.




- Develop comprehensive project management plans, detailing tasks and responsibilities, schedules, and budget.

Trial execution & oversight

- Drive project execution, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality, while taking hands-on ownership of study budgets, timelines, and systems
- Monitor progress and proactively address deviations or risks

Stakeholder management

- Manage project’s external stakeholders including communication, budget & contract negotiation, and financial management.
- Serve as the project primary point of contact for Upstream partners.

Profile

Minimum requirements

- 5–10 years of experience in clinical trial project management minimum
- Experience in both academic and industry/CRO settings
- Proven track record leading multinational Phase II/III studies, from design through operational delivery
- Strong knowledge of GCP and the regulatory framework governing international clinical trials
- Solid experience in budget and contract negotiation
- Able to independently lead a study team from day one

Real pluses

- Oncology background
- Experience with academic sponsors and cooperative groups
- Experience managing audits or regulatory inspections
- Track record leading complex international consortium projects (multi-partner / public-private partnerships)
- Familiarity with Dynamics 365, MS Project, Veeva QMS, and Rave TMF

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