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Senior Clinical Trial Manager

Nura Bio, Inc. (Nura Bio) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing neuroprotective therapies for the treatment of a broad range of neurological diseases. Nura Bio's research and early development small molecule pipeline is focused on developing therapies that halt axon degeneration and/or modulate microglial responses to degeneration and injury, with the goal of conferring neuroprotection, across diseases of the central, peripheral, and ocular nervous system.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Trial Manager (Sr CTM). Reporting to the VP of Clinical Operations, the Sr CTM will be responsible for the end-to-end management of global, multi-center Phase I/II/III clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities:

The Sr CTM will help ensure the successful conduct of clinical trials in adherence to clinical protocols, SOPs, ICH-GCP, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities are included below.

  • Study Oversight: Lead the planning, set-up, execution, and close-out of Phase I-III clinical trials.
  • Vendor Management: Select and manage CROs, central labs, and other third-party vendors, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards.
  • Timeline & Budgeting: Develop, manage, and track study budgets and timelines; ensuring adherence to financial and operational targets.
  • Protocol Development: Collaborate with Clinical Development to draft and finalize study protocols, Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), and other key study documents.
  • Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential study risks (e.g., slow enrollment, data quality issues) and implement mitigation and corrective action plans.
  • Compliance: Ensure "inspection-ready" Trial Master Files (TMF) and compliance with ICH GCP and regulations.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: lead or participate in study team meetings and cross-functional working groups as needed to support clinical trial activities.


Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in a life science or related field
  • 7-10+ years of clinical operations experience, including leadership of global Phase II/III trials.
  • Exceptional verbal and written skills for presenting study updates to executive leadership.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, demonstrating ability to get answers and solve problems with a "get it done attitude"
  • Proven vendor and CRO management skills.
  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, and other relevant regulations.
  • Experience managing global, multi-center studies.
  • Therapeutic experience in rare diseases and/or CNS (strongly preferred)


Travel Requirements

  • Willingness to travel up to 30%, including international travel as required for site visits, audits, and meetings.


Nura Bio offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts (including dependent care), a 401(k) plan, and highly attractive stock options.

Nura Bio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

To learn more about our mission and our science, visit us at [click to reveal website link]. If you have the experience we are seeking and would like the opportunity to contribute to our mission, we would like to hear from you!

Please send your CV with a cover letter delineating why you are interested to

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Senior Clinical Trial Manager

Nura Bio
South San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Bachelor's

Published on 05/07/2026

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