Clinical Trial Manager Jobs

Clinical Trial Managers oversee the planning and execution of clinical studies, helping ensure trials meet scientific, operational, regulatory, and ethical requirements. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and monitor progress from study startup through closeout. Explore vetted Clinical Trial Manager opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Clinical Trial Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and study, but commonly include developing trial plans, coordinating clinical research organizations and sites, tracking enrollment and milestones, managing study budgets, and identifying operational risks. Clinical Trial Managers also support compliance with protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable regulatory requirements, while communicating updates to sponsors, investigators, and internal stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience in clinical research or trial operations, strong project management and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Familiarity with GCP, clinical trial regulations, study documentation, and systems such as electronic data capture platforms can be valuable. A degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or a related field is common; some positions may prefer advanced education or relevant certifications.

Career Outlook and Opportunities

Clinical Trial Managers work for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and other research organizations. Opportunities may focus on a therapeutic area, phase of development, or regional portfolio. With experience, professionals may advance to senior trial management, clinical operations leadership, or program management roles.

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Search Ladders for Clinical Trial Manager jobs and related clinical operations opportunities. Compare roles by responsibilities, experience requirements, work arrangement, and compensation to find positions that align with your career goals.

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$125K - $175K *

Lead clinical data management activities for pivotal trials, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to enhance data processes and support high-qual...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships and program performance, ensuring timely delivery of medications. Oversee budgets, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and drive successful...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$194K - $266K *

Champion patient engagement strategies by leading a dynamic team focused on optimizing recruitment and retention across clinical trials. Drive performance, enhance collaboration, and ensure successful...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical data management for innovative cell therapy studies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity and compliance while managing teams and external partn...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $137K *

Empower your career by managing clinical research sites, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with teams to oversee study implementation and monitoring, while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $137K *

Shape the future of clinical research by managing site operations, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining data integrity. Collaborate with study teams to oversee monitoring activities and drive succ...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $145K *

Lead clinical research projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and timelines. Collaborate with teams and sponsors, manage study functions, and drive effective communication to achieve trial mil...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage complex commercial contracts, balancing legal and business needs. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive negotiations and enhance contracting process...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and manage clinical trials, ensuring timely execution and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional partners and vendors to drive operational success in immunology rese...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $148K *

Unlock potential by leading clinical trials in oncology, ensuring compliance and quality data management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success from start-up to closeout, wh...

Titusville, NJRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $222K *

Empower the clinical site management team from initiation to closure, ensuring effective monitoring and sponsor engagement. Drive results while fostering a collaborative and professional environment...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient safety operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and enhancing pharmacovigilance processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality safety services...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $178K *

Drive excellence in pharmacovigilance by leading teams and ensuring compliance with global safety regulations. Influence patient safety initiatives while managing project delivery across diverse clini...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $178K *

Drive excellence in pharmacovigilance by leading teams and projects, ensuring compliance and safety across clinical trials. Leverage scientific expertise and operational oversight to mentor profession...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $222K *

Lead clinical site management teams through project lifecycle, ensuring effective monitoring and communication. Drive project deliverables, budget management, and sponsor engagement to achieve impactf...

Durham, NCRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex clinical trials, ensuring timely delivery of clean data while maintaining quality and profitability. Collaborate with teams to meet project goals and uphold regulat...

North Carolina, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate clinical research by managing trials that showcase AI-enabled care pathways. Lead study execution, ensure compliance, and collaborate across teams to optimize project outcomes while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic medical initiatives across projects, providing expert guidance and oversight on clinical trials to ensure successful development of therapies in psychiatry...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $171K *

Pioneer clinical trial excellence by leading operational planning and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance, quality, and timely delivery of clinical studies while mentoring j...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading clinical trial management teams, ensuring quality and compliance in monitoring strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize clinical operations and dr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion global clinical trials by leading project teams to deliver excellence on time and within budget, ensuring high-quality outcomes that exceed client expectations in the biotech and pharma secto...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial monitoring, ensuring compliance and quality through oversight, guidance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance site performance and study execution...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $135K *

Shape the future of clinical trials by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams. Drive quality and efficiency in trial execution while mentoring j...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Elevate clinical trial success by overseeing site monitoring, ensuring compliance, and providing leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, enhance recruitment, and ma...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate clinical trial success by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to the CRA team. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and enhance s...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Clinical Trial Manager do?question toggle

    A Clinical Trial Manager plans and coordinates clinical studies, overseeing timelines, budgets, vendors, research sites, study teams, and operational compliance from startup through closeout.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Clinical Trial Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require clinical research or trial operations experience, project management skills, and knowledge of GCP and relevant regulations. Employers commonly seek a degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or a related area.

  • Where do Clinical Trial Managers work?question toggle

    They work at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, academic medical centers, and other organizations that sponsor or conduct clinical research.

  • How can I find Clinical Trial Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted Clinical Trial Manager openings on Ladders, where listed opportunities pay $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, qualifications, and work arrangement.