Clinical Trial Manager — Office-Based, South San Francisco (3 Days/Week)

Job overview

The Clinical Trial Manager role is based in the South San Francisco, CA office, with the title specifying office-based work three days per week. Compensation is $145,000–$170,000 per year at commencement, with the final offer dependent on individual factors. Zai Lab develops and commercializes therapies for conditions with significant unmet medical needs. The manager leads operational delivery and risk management for clinical trials from start-up through closeout. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, sites, vendors, budgets, timelines, and study documentation to support compliant, high-quality trial execution.

What you'll do

• Lead cross-functional study teams
• oversee trial delivery, site selection and start-up, contracts, recruitment, and retention
• coordinate clinical trial documents and study plans
• oversee trial master file creation and quality checks
• support EDC, IxRS, and CTMS systems
• track budgets, timelines, milestones, and risks
• manage vendor budgets and outsourced work
• support investigator meetings
• ensure adherence to ICH/GCP and company SOPs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

clinical trial manager

clinical operations

clinical trials

study management

ich-gcp

vendor oversight

risk management

south san francisco ca

zai lab

office-based 3 days/week

$145k–$170k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and other benefits
• 401(k) eligibility
• paid time off including vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• possible sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards.

Why this role

Requires an undergraduate degree in a scientific or health-related discipline and five years of relevant experience, including three years in pharmaceutical clinical work. Domestic and international travel willingness is preferred.

About the employer

Zai Lab (US) LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.