Project Manager Germany Date added: 04.09.25

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager (PM) to join our Project Management team in Germany.

In this role, you will oversee and drive the successful execution of clinical trials in a dynamic CRO environment. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Management: Develop, implement, and monitor project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure efficient trial execution.
• Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional study teams, provide guidance, foster collaboration, and support team development.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for sponsors and key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and strong client relationships.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all project activities comply with ICH GCP, local regulations, and company SOPs.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to maintain project integrity.
• Data Quality Assurance: Oversee data collection and management processes, ensuring high standards of accuracy and reliability.
• Budget Management: Manage project budgets, monitoring actual hours and costs against the budget and projecting activities for the remainder of the project to ensure project profitability and accountability.
• Quality and Compliance: Oversee the initiation, tracking and resolution of CAPA plans for any quality issues identified or re-ported on projects, Drive continuous improvement and quality initiatives across all aspects of project delivery.
• Training and Professional Development: Support the growth of team members through mentoring, training, and performance feedback.

Additional Responsibilities (depending on experience)

• May function as the Lead CRA on clinical trials.
• Assume responsibility for clinical monitoring and site management activities, sufficient clinical operations experience is desirable.
• Provide study-specific training to CRAs assigned to the study.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in life sciences or a related field.
• At least 2 years proven experience as a Project Manager in clinical research, preferably within a CRO environment.
• Strong knowledge of ICH GCP and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Wide-ranging functional knowledge and competency including in-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-site trials.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)
• Available for (inter)national travel if necessary, including overnight stays.

What Astrum Offers

• Flexible working hours through flexitime.
• Employer contribution to company pension scheme.
• Join our dynamic company for diverse development opportunities within a supportive team and streamlined structure.
• Enjoy an attractive work environment, flexible hours, and options to work from home or connect with colleagues in person.
• Benefit from training tailored to your experience, a dedicated contact person, and regular opportunities for advancement.
• Your ideas for process improvement are encouraged and valued.

About Astrum

Astrum is a pan-European Contract Research Organisation (CRO) formed from leading clinical research companies across Spain, Portugal, Germany and France. We deliver end‑to‑end clinical development services, from early Phase I studies to late‑phase trials, supported by specialist expertise across an array of clinical services.

With over 25 years of combined experience and more than 300 clinical professionals across Europe, we are committed to scientific excellence, flexibility and transparency—helping our partners bring new treatments to patients faster, safer, and always with confidence.