Clinical Project Managers coordinate the people, plans, and processes behind clinical research. They help move studies from start-up through closeout by managing timelines, budgets, vendors, study teams, and operational requirements. Explore vetted Clinical Project Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.
Responsibilities vary by employer, therapeutic area, and study phase. Common duties include developing project plans, tracking milestones and risks, coordinating cross-functional teams and clinical research organizations (CROs), monitoring budgets, and communicating progress to stakeholders. These professionals also help ensure study activities follow protocols, applicable regulations, and good clinical practice standards.
Employers often seek experience in clinical research operations and a record of managing complex projects. Useful strengths include planning, organization, communication, problem-solving, budget oversight, vendor management, and familiarity with clinical trial documentation and regulatory requirements. A degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or a related field may be preferred; expectations differ across organizations. Project management or clinical research credentials can also support a candidate’s profile.
Clinical Project Managers work for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device firms, academic research organizations, and CROs. Roles may support a single study or a portfolio of trials, with opportunities to focus on a therapeutic area, development phase, or operational specialty. Depending on the employer, positions may be on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Search Ladders for vetted Clinical Project Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, work arrangement, and compensation details, then focus your search on roles that fit your clinical research experience and career goals.
$150K - $160K *
Lead the charge in managing multi-vendor coordination and cross-team delivery of patient-generated health data applications, ensuring alignment of technical execution with program goals to achieve imp...
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Program Manager, US-West/LATAM CPI
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Support critical infrastructure projects by managing vendor onboarding, compliance, and financial tracking. Ensure efficient operations and high standards across administrative functions in a fast-pac...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing therapy services by managing clinical staff, ensuring compliance, and driving program growth while maintaining high-quality patient care and operational efficiency...
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$85K - $100K *
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$112K - $135K *
Champion customer success by driving technical projects and initiatives across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution and resolution of complex challenges in a fast-paced envi...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading complex projects, ensuring quality delivery, and managing integrated teams. Oversee contract services, report on progress, and coordinate activities to achieve strategic go...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to manage multiple projects, ensuring adherence to contract requirements, budgets, and schedules while fostering strong customer relationships and leading project teams to success...
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Senior Manager - Program Management
$203K - $251K *
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Program Manager, Central Product Operations
$159K - $230K *
Drive cross-organizational programs that integrate AI workflows with hardware development. Lead complex projects from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing ope...
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Organizational Program Manager, Apple Services Engineering
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in driving efficiency and scalability across engineering programs. Own complex initiatives, provide data-driven insights, and influence senior leaders to shape organizational culture a...
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$130K - $155K *
Unlock potential by leading program management efforts for critical defense systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure successful acquisition, execution, and sustainment of advanced military technologi...
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$125K - $150K *
Partner with us to lead program management efforts in defense acquisition, ensuring compliance with DoD policies while driving successful execution of critical projects that enhance national security...
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$120K - $145K *
Transform your career by leading acquisition support for cutting-edge C3C technologies. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational effectiveness and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic defense...
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Join us to oversee a vital Government contract program, ensuring successful delivery and compliance. You'll manage resources, coordinate activities, and maintain high customer satisfaction while leadi...
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Redefine the sales landscape by managing and training diverse teams nationwide. Drive performance, support program success, and ensure seamless client relations while championing sales growth through...
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International Program Management Support - Mid
$125K - $150K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of project management by leading complex programs, performing programmatic analysis, facilitating funding coordination, and ensuring execution excellence in collab...
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International Program Management Support - Mid
$125K - $150K *
Drive program success by managing complex projects, analyzing risks, and coordinating funding. Collaborate with teams to facilitate execution, identify potential issues, and enhance program performanc...
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Program Manager II - Sustaining
$64K - $98K *
Transform program execution by managing lifecycle activities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and aligning project teams. Lead risk management and stakeholder communication to achieve business goals a...
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$106K - $140K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing retention strategies for diverse markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable plans that enhance member experience...
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Technical Program Manager - Hardware
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Lead cross-functional development efforts in semiconductor production, ensuring timely delivery and integration of hardware projects, while fostering collaboration among engineering teams and managing...
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Manager, Technical Program Management
$124K - $186K *
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Technical Program Manager, Mission Operations
$167K - $222K *
Drive the execution and success of customer deployments by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with mission objectives, and fostering strong client relationships to deliver innovative...
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Champion facility operations by leading a diverse team to ensure safe, efficient management of multi-building infrastructure, including HVAC and maintenance services, while fostering strong customer r...
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What does a Clinical Project Manager do?
A Clinical Project Manager plans and coordinates clinical research projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, study teams, vendors, risks, and communication while helping ensure work follows study protocols and applicable standards.
What qualifications are commonly required for Clinical Project Manager jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly value clinical research operations experience, project leadership, strong communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements. Some roles prefer a relevant degree or professional credentials.
Where can Clinical Project Managers work?
They may work for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical device companies, CROs, and academic or other research organizations.
Are Clinical Project Manager jobs available remotely?
Some employers offer remote or hybrid positions, while others require on-site work or travel. Check each job listing for its work arrangement and travel expectations.
How can I find Clinical Project Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Clinical Project Manager listings on Ladders and review the compensation and qualifications shown in each posting. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.