Clinical Project Manager (CPM) Beginners

The Clinical Project manager (CPM) is a trained professional who is responsible for leading study teams to ensure the delivery of clinical studies. This entails the management of the budgets, timelines and study conduct. The CPM oversees the quality and scientific integrity to assure patient safety, data credibility and compliance with the governing rules and regulations. The CPM may work in study start-up through to submission of the trial for market authorisation.

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This is fundamentally a “practical” and “hands on” workshop, that focuses on current practice to ensure the CPM delegate develops practical experience of the role. Participants will learn about the role and responsibilities of the clinical project manager in the context of the regulations and rules that govern clinical trials. Considerable attention is given to the important stages of planning and set up of a clinical trial and the setting of clear and realistic milestones. An examination of the key trial stages and the identification of the key trial activities are thoroughly covered in this course. Practical sessions, demonstrating real life settings as well as case scenarios will be adopted. A look at the ‘Day in the Life of a CPM’ will provide further insight into the profession. Activities are based on real case studies and scenarios. During the course a number of learning styles and methodologies are adopted. Sample study templates, mock-up sample protocols and study documents will be reviewed and constructed to reinforce the learning concepts.

CLINICAL PROJECT MANAGER (CPM)

A Clinical Project Manager (CPM) primarily manages the managerial aspects of a number of clinical trials, at every stage of the process.

The Clinical Project Manager Course provided by CGX focuses on the trial objectives to enable the CPM to create an effective project plan. The CPM may be employed throughout the development lifecycle of a trial i.e. from the study design stage through to close out.

A CPD accredited 3-day intensive course which provides those starting or looking to improve their skills as a CPM with a comprehensive and valuable insight into the entry-level role of a Clinical Project Manager (CPM).

What will be covered in this course?

• What is a Clinical Trial Project?
• What is Clinical Trial Management?
• What are the Objectives and Scope of a Clinical Trial?
• How to develop a Clinical Trial Plan
• How to effectively plan, set up and manage a Clinical Trial
• How to manage study budgeting and financing of a Clinical Trial
• What Clinical Trial Project Management tools to employ?
• Useful Clinical Project Management Techniques
• How to communicate with stakeholders

Who is the course Designed For?

If you are a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) who is transitioning into your first project management role, or an Associate CPM who has been promoted; this modular training is specifically designed for you. You may be a CPM going from a CRO to a pharmaceutical CPM role, or a regional Clinical Project Manager who is transitioning to a global CPM. This is an excellent starter course, that will equip you with the skills to conduct your role to manage the budgets, milestones, timelines and quality of the clinical trials that you lead.

Ideally a BSc. Degree in Life Sciences, Public Health or related discipline.

A background in Clinical Trial Development at a Clinical Research Organisation (CRO), Pharmaceutical Company or another medical environment.

Typically, a previous role in Clinical Trials, e.g. Senior Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Senior Clinical Project Assistant (CPA) or Associate Clinical Project Manager (CPM)

Typically a Senior CPM, Associate Director or Program Manager.