Stryker Corporation

Principal Clinical Study Manager

Stryker Corporation$118K — $255K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in science or healthcare related field
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience in clinical research
  • Minimum 4 years of clinical study management experience
  • Experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry
  • Proven ability to manage complex study programs, budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and execution of complex clinical studies for stroke care innovation
  • Collaborate with physician advisors to design clinical study protocols
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies during study execution
  • Manage end-to-end study processes, including budget development and cost control
  • Oversee site selection and qualification, while directing Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)
  • Drive study start-up activities, including contracts and site training
  • Monitor study performance and implement corrective actions

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Work within a reputable company focused on neurovascular advancement
  • Opportunity to lead projects that directly impact patient care
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a global setting
  • Potential for professional growth and development in clinical research
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Remote

Stryker is seeking a Principal Clinical Study Manager to join our Neurovascular Division. This is a remote position based anywhere within the United States.

As the Principal Clinical Study Manager, you will lead the planning and execution of complex clinical studies that advance innovation in stroke care. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive operational excellence to deliver high-quality results.

What You Need
  • Lead cross-functional clinical project teams, setting study strategy, timelines, budgets, and performance expectations across multiple global trials.
  • Design and develop clinical study protocols and investigational plans in collaboration with physician advisors and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliant execution of clinical studies aligned with IRB/EC requirements, global regulatory standards, and company policies.
  • Own end-to-end study management, including budget development, cost control, and delivery of high-quality, ethical, and publishable results.
  • Oversee site selection, qualification, monitoring, and close-out, while directing CRAs and resolving operational and site-level issues.
  • Drive study start-up and execution activities, including contracts, site training, CRF design, data management coordination, and CRO oversight.
  • Monitor study performance through metrics and reporting, implementing corrective actions and maintaining clear communication with sites and stakeholders.
  • Support regulatory submissions (e.g., IDEs, amendments) and lead study reporting, from progress updates through final reports and publication.


Required
  • Bachelor's degree in science or health care related field
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience in clinical research with minimum 4 years of clinical study management experience
  • Experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry
  • Proven ability to manage complex study programs, budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills


Preferred
  • CCRP, ACRP, PMP, PgMP, or equivalent professional certification
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams


Posting Date: 06/02/2026

United States of America Pay Ranges:
  • USN: $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual
  • US5: $123,900 - $206,500 USD Annual
  • US10: $129,800 - $216,400 USD Annual
  • US15: $135,700 - $226,200 USD Annual
  • US20: $141,600 - $236,000 USD Annual
  • US30: $153,400 - $255,700 USD Annual

View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

Travel Percentage: 30%

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Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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