Clinical Research Project Manager II
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
March 20, 2026
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
The Clinical Research Project Manager will lead a diverse portfolio of projects to enhance operational efficiencies in the administration and management of the Fred Hutch and Cancer Consortium clinical trials. The Project Manager reports into the central clinical trials office, Clinical Research Support, and manages internal and external collaborations across multiple teams and departments and drives decisions to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met in an efficient manner. This role will be responsible for self-directing large, complex projects from initiation to completion. The role will be responsible for defining project scope, resources, and stakeholders, identifying technical solutions, and will work closely with CRS leadership to develop project deliverables that may include standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools, workflows, and process maps. This position requires flexibility in a dynamic environment to ensure the prioritization of projects is aligned with departmental and institutional strategic goals.
This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely, and will need to be present on-campus as needed for projects
Responsibilities
· Lead projects of varying complexity and size to support operational efficiencies across the Fred Hutch and Cancer Consortium clinical research enterprise.
· Scope projects, defining resources, stakeholders, and potential barriers with risk mitigation strategies.
· Convene cross-functional stakeholder meetings, tracking action items and key decisions to maintain progress.
· Establish, monitor, and communicate project plan and timelines, ensuring milestones are met.
· Manage internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
· Develop, implement, and manage standard tools and processes to manage project requests and work closely with CRS leadership to maintain and vet prioritized project list, adjusting as appropriate.
· Provide document management and version control of all project-related materials.
· Stay abreast of relevant technical solutions to support project coordination and operational solutions.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· BA/BS in related field or equivalent experience.
· Minimum of four years project/study management experience with a master's degree or six years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree, in a research setting.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong supervisory skills and budgeting experience.
· Grant and contract experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· MA/MS desired.
· Oncology clinical research experience in an academic setting.
· Clinical study coordinator or other clinical research management experience.
· Research systems workflow experience.
· Demonstrated ability to successfully self-direct projects from initiation to completion.
The annual base salary range for this position is from $88,712 to $133,058, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.
Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.