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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$103K - $124K *

Lead the charge in project delivery management, overseeing teams and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Drive operational excellence through coaching, resource coordination, and adherence to PMO...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$103K - $124K *

Lead day-to-day project delivery within the PMO, supervising teams and ensuring adherence to standards. Drive project execution, monitor budgets, and facilitate stakeholder collaboration to achieve de...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$103K - $124K *

Drive project success by leading a dynamic team, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, and fostering collaboration across departments to achieve strategic goals and deliver high-quality outcomes in a f...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$103K - $124K *

Champion project delivery by supervising teams, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, and facilitating resource coordination to achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives in a dynamic environm...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$103K - $124K *

Transform project delivery by leading a dynamic team, ensuring adherence to PMO standards, and driving operational excellence to meet departmental goals and strategic objectives...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$103K - $124K *

Oversee project delivery within the PMO, guiding teams to meet objectives, manage resources, and ensure adherence to standards while fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with strategic go...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading a complex federal acquisition support organization. Drive management, workforce development, and quality assurance while coordinating multi-functional teams to achieve stra...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $210K *

Optimize your career by leading a complex federal acquisition support organization. Drive management, workforce development, and quality assurance while ensuring objectives are met within schedules an...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Oversee and drive successful construction project completion within budget and timeline. Collaborate with teams and manage resources effectively to maintain quality standards while adapting to changes...

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

$90K *

Shape the future of medical education by managing ACGME-accredited programs, ensuring compliance, and supporting resident recruitment. Collaborate with faculty to enhance curriculum delivery and maint...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K *

Take ownership of the Graduate Medical Education Program, ensuring compliance and effective administration of ACGME-accredited training programs while collaborating with faculty and managing resident...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the execution of large facility and MILCON projects, ensuring alignment with mission requirements while coordinating between stakeholders to achieve project goals and maintain high standards o...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving major facility projects and military construction efforts. This senior-level role ensures project alignment with mission requirements while overseeing execution, stakeholder...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$98K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving healthcare innovation by managing enterprise-wide projects. Leverage your expertise in project management and interoperability to enhance operational processes and deliver s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing national security through effective proposal management. Lead the proposal lifecycle for federal opportunities, ensuring compliance and quality while collabor...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading the proposal lifecycle for federal and defense opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in submissions, enhancing win ra...

Springville, UTRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $185K *

Champion project success by leading project controls for capital projects. Leverage your expertise in cost management, scheduling, and stakeholder collaboration to drive efficiency and achieve project...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $134K *

Lead the charge in overseeing cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholders, driving execution, and delivering metrics. Supervise teams, manage resources, and enhance service deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $154K *

Drive impactful healthcare solutions by leading complex technical programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance member experiences and streamline operations, while shaping the future of...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage quality programs, resolve issues, and enhance product quality while meeting...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the design and management of HVAC projects nationwide, ensuring client satisfaction through effective planning, execution, and collaboration with teams and vendors while traveling to various proj...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive comprehensive program management to enhance TSA training services, ensuring efficiency and integration across all task orders. Collaborate with stakeholders to support nationwide operations and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive successful project execution by managing the full lifecycle of commercial construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction, financial performance, and quality while fostering strong relations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Empower project success by managing capital construction and renovation initiatives. Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met. Collaborate with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.