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.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$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

$80K - $95K *

Oversee engineering projects by managing resources, ensuring quality control, and fostering client relationships. Drive timely delivery and maintain project profitability while mentoring team members...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $125K *

Transform data analytics initiatives by leading multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving solutions from inception to delivery. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment with mi...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Transform project delivery by managing AI system development for flight simulation. Collaborate with engineers and customers to ensure timely execution of technical reviews, documentation, and project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Grow your career by leading IT project management initiatives in a dynamic DoD environment. Drive project lifecycle success through effective stakeholder engagement, risk management, and adherence to...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by managing scope, budget, and risk for software implementations. Lead client interactions and ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations while meeting quality and proces...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by managing compliance and improvement initiatives, ensuring effective execution of quality programs, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product quality and ope...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise-wide projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while managing cross-functional teams and delivering impactful results through effective project manag...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex projects into streamlined successes by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing B2B partnerships. Drive operational excellence and ensure timely delivery of initiatives that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence across complex projects, ensuring alignment between internal teams and external partners. Manage B2B initiatives, factory expansion, and product devel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $225K *

Take ownership of a critical C-UAS program, leading teams and engaging with federal partners to prioritize security needs and develop adaptable solutions across diverse mission environments...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $151K *

Lead and inspire cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of complex naval programs, driving on-time delivery and customer satisfaction while overseeing financial performance and risk man...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $267K *

Transform program delivery by bridging stakeholders and development teams, ensuring high-quality products meet business and customer needs. Leverage strategic communication and agile methodologies to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Champion the launch of innovative products by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring quality and availability while navigating complex challenges in a dynamic environment. Drive operational excellen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive executive-level leadership for large-scale capital programs, overseeing complex design and construction initiatives. Manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure alignment with client objectives, b...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead federal program operations, ensuring quality delivery and compliance. Manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve contract p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Transform your career by managing program budgets, enhancing workflows, and ensuring financial accuracy. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and support sustainability initiatives in a dynami...

Newark, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$190K - $205K *

Drive IT support excellence by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance, and enhancing service delivery for a high-impact government contract. Foster collaboration and continuous improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $155K *

Innovate product strategy and execution, bridging cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that align with customer needs and organizational goals throughout the product lifecycle...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $145K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams, managing complex government programs, and ensuring timely delivery of innovative solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and perf...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.