Clinical Project Manager Jobs

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.

What Clinical Project Managers Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Where Clinical Project Managers Work

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.

Find Clinical Project Manager Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$140K - $185K *

Drive technical excellence by developing standards and processes for commissioning, ensuring consistent execution across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workforce capabili...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$152K - $177K *

Drive complex, cross-functional programs from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Accelerate progress at data center projects by leading strategic planning, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely, efficient delivery. Collaborate across teams to optimize operational exce...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming project management practices, overseeing a diverse portfolio of customer and internal projects. Drive organizational change, enhance delivery standards, and spearhead A...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Champion the delivery of complex enterprise technology initiatives, overseeing project governance and portfolio management. Lead a dynamic PMO team to drive digital transformation and enhance operatio...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex IT and business programs, inspiring teams and building trusted relationships with stakeholders. Drive change and ensure project success across diverse retail area...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion cross-functional integration to enhance cybersecurity mission outcomes, drive modernization initiatives, and deliver scalable solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical capab...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Champion operational leadership within the Intelligence Community by driving contract execution, supporting team dynamics, and ensuring high-quality service delivery in critical environments, impactin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

The Project Manager - Client Partnerships at Aspira is responsible for leading cross-functional, client-facing projects that enhance internal processes and improve client experiences. This role involv...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead end-to-end program delivery, driving complex hardware product development in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely execution and alignmen...

Aurora, ONHybrid

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $235K *

Lead the charge in managing software schedules for satellite programs, ensuring timely delivery by tracking dependencies, mitigating risks, and facilitating communication among engineering teams and s...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $94K *

Lead the charge in managing moderate complexity projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering strong client relationships and mitigating risks throughout the project lifec...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $94K *

Deliver impactful project management by overseeing moderate complexity projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering strong client relationships and managing stakeholder e...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $94K *

Deliver successful project outcomes by managing scope, budget, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering strong client...

North Bay, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $94K *

Advance your career by overseeing project delivery, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and mitigate risks while maintaining strong client...

Orillia, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering impactful projects on time and within budget. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee moderate complexity projects, ensuring compliance and fostering strong cli...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $96K *

Elevate project delivery by managing moderate complexity initiatives, ensuring compliance and collaboration across departments. Drive success through effective communication, risk management, and budg...

Thunder Bay, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer operational excellence by leading integrated logistics and medical support for military operations. Drive program performance, manage teams, and ensure mission readiness across diverse environ...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$103K - $133K *

Lead the charge in managing the Family Medicine Residency Program, overseeing operations, compliance, and stakeholder coordination to ensure a high-quality training environment and effective resident...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $270K *

Champion innovative technical projects by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring timely delivery. Leverage your expertise in program management to drive continuous improvem...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Advance project success by leading internal teams and vendor partners to deliver high-quality support for complex economic projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing complex electronic security projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering strong vendor and customer relationships for optimal project success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $115K *

Drive project success by managing electronic security installations, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams and clients to optimize resources and maintain high standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Manage high-impact, cross-functional programs to drive business outcomes, ensuring effective execution across complex initiatives while mentoring teams and improving governance practices...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, coordinating orders, and ensuring seamless communication between customers and shop personnel. Drive efficiency in equipment training and documentation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Clinical Project Manager do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.