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.
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.
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.
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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Project Leadership - Biotech (Clinical Trials) - Metabolic / GLP-1 / Obesity - Home-Based
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in project management for global Metabolic/GLP-1 studies, ensuring outstanding delivery, budget management, and client satisfaction while guiding and mentoring project teams toward ope...
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Associate Director/Sr. Manager, Clinical Compliance Specialist
$190K - $210K *
Lead the charge in ensuring compliance across clinical research programs, partnering with cross-functional teams to promote operational excellence and inspection readiness while driving continuous imp...
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Lead clinical trial efforts for innovative gene editing therapies, ensuring scientific integrity and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive development from Phase 1 to later...
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Drive growth and innovation in clinical development, leading cross-functional teams to enhance therapeutic portfolios, particularly in cell and gene therapy, while ensuring medical oversight and strat...
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$210K - $250K *
Drive the growth of a therapeutic portfolio by leveraging medical expertise and overseeing clinical trials. Collaborate across teams to shape strategies in cell and gene therapy, ensuring innovative...
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Senior Manager, GDO Trial Performance Intelligence and Strategy
$137K - $215K *
Analyze trial performance data to deliver actionable insights that enhance decision-making and improve clinical trial outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive adoption of performance intellige...
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$121K - $182K *
Join a dynamic team as a Clinical Trial Liaison, enhancing site engagement and driving trial performance in Neuroscience and Oncology. Build relationships with key opinion leaders and support innovati...
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Engage with key opinion leaders and site staff to enhance clinical trial execution. Drive site engagement strategies in Neuroscience and Oncology, leveraging scientific expertise to overcome enrollmen...
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Senior Epidemiological Programmer, Real World Evidence - FSP
$88K - $220K *
Lead the development of analytic datasets and conduct longitudinal analyses for observational studies in virology. Collaborate with epidemiologists and manage complex analyses while ensuring adherence...
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Principal Clinical Programmer - RBQM / FSP
$98K - $273K *
Champion end-to-end statistical programming for clinical studies, ensuring compliance with CDISC standards and regulatory submissions. Lead dataset development and provide technical guidance while col...
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Clinic Manager- Behavioral Health
$79K - $118K *
Transform clinic operations by leading a dedicated team to enhance patient care, optimize performance metrics, and ensure exceptional service delivery in a dynamic healthcare environment...
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Manager, Clinical Supply Chain
$105K - $125K *
Champion global clinical supply chain operations for late-stage trials, ensuring compliant and timely delivery of investigational materials. Collaborate cross-functionally to support pivotal trials an...
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Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner
$89K - $116K *
Drive clinical supply chain excellence by managing planning and distribution for trials. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize processes, implement digital solutions, and ensure timely delivery of...
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Lead Clinical Supply Chain Planner
$89K - $116K *
Join our team to optimize clinical supply chain activities, ensuring seamless planning and distribution for clinical trials. Drive innovation through data and automation, enhancing efficiency and supp...
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$120K - $145K *
Engage in impactful clinical research by leading studies from design to execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive successful outcomes in pre-market and post-market clinic...
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$120K - $145K *
Drive clinical study strategies and execution, ensuring compliance and quality in research initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop protocols and manage trials, while mentoring junior tea...
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Regulatory Strategy Consultant
$125K - $150K *
Drive regulatory strategy across major programs, leading high-impact submissions and authority engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize clinical development and ensure complianc...
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Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant - Regulatory Project Manager
$120K - $145K *
Join a team that shapes global regulatory strategy in a fast-paced environment. You will lead comprehensive regulatory plans, ensuring alignment and execution from development to post-marketing, impac...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care by organizing and directing departmental operations, ensuring compliance with policies, and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration a...
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Drive operational excellence by providing vital administrative support to senior leaders, managing complex schedules, coordinating travel, and ensuring seamless communication within a dynamic Corporat...
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Accelerate progress at the intersection of operations and communications. In this role, you'll provide essential administrative support to senior leaders, ensuring seamless coordination and collaborat...
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Lead Research Coordinator - Clinical Trials Office - MaineHealth Institute for Research
$71K - $96K *
Lead research initiatives by coordinating studies, developing protocols, and ensuring participant engagement. Train and support fellow coordinators while overseeing compliance and operational excellen...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Trial Feasibility Analyst
$88K - $220K *
Unlock potential by leveraging data analytics to enhance clinical trial operations. Collaborate with study teams to derive insights, ensuring data integrity and effective communication of findings to...
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$95K - $115K *
Grow your career with a leadership role in research data management, overseeing data collection and compliance for clinical studies. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and ensure high-quality...
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Associate Director, Clinical Data Management
$142K - $224K *
Join a team that's shaping clinical data standards by overseeing data collection processes, guiding study teams, and mentoring staff to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices a...
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What does a Clinical Trial Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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.