Benefits

• Senior project leadership within growing Japan operations
• Direct exposure to global sponsors and executive stakeholders
• Competitive base salary with performance bonus structure
• Opportunity to expand scope across APAC and global programs

About the Company
Join a global Contract Research Organisation (CRO) supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with the planning and execution of clinical trials worldwide. With a strong international presence and expanding regional footprint, the organisation is investing in strengthening its direct Japan capability to support continued growth across APAC. The Japan business plays a strategic role within the global framework, offering the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile studies while contributing to the development of local operational excellence.

About the Opportunity
The Senior Clinical Project Manager will lead the end-to-end planning and execution of clinical trials within Japan, acting as the primary contact between the organisation and sponsors Project Manager. You will be accountable for study delivery from site selection through to close-out, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with ICH-GCP and local regulatory requirements. This role requires strong operational oversight, financial management capability, and the ability to lead cross-functional project teams across Clinical, Regulatory, Biometrics, and external vendors. Initially focused on Japan-based studies, the position offers future scope to expand into APAC and broader global projects, providing exposure to complex, multi-regional programs and senior stakeholder engagement.

Duties

• Lead full lifecycle clinical project delivery from feasibility and start-up through to database lock and close-out
• Act as primary client contact, managing sponsor communication and expectations
• Coordinate cross-functional internal teams to ensure aligned and compliant project execution
• Manage change orders in collaboration with Business Development to ensure scope adjustments are appropriately documented and approved
• Drive subject recruitment strategy and site performance management to meet study timelines
• Contribute to bid defence meetings and support feasibility and business development activities

Skills and Experience

• Extensive CRO project management experience is essential
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the clinical research industry, including prior Project Management responsibility Project Manager
• Prior CRA background with strong understanding of site management and monitoring activities
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and Japan regulatory requirements
• Fluent Japanese (native-level proficiency) and business-level English communication skills are required
• Tertiary qualification in life sciences or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams within a matrixed global environment

Culture
Dynamic, accountable, and highly collaborative. The Japan operation is in a growth phase, offering strong leadership visibility and the opportunity to shape local delivery capability while backed by established global infrastructure and systems.

How to Apply
Click apply or contact Rohan Lallbeeharry - Senior Recruitment Consultant - via email at rlallbeeharry@hpgconnect.com or call +61 485 860 660 for a confidential discussion.

About Healthcare Professionals Group
Healthcare Professionals Group recruits all positions: executive, permanent, contracting/temp, at all levels, across all areas of healthcare - Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Technology and Clinical Care.

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