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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Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
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Transform the future of clinical research by ensuring compliance and quality in site management and monitoring. Collaborate with teams to enhance study execution and drive subject recruitment, while m...
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Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Drive site management and monitoring efforts to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulations. Collaborate with sites to enhance recruitment and maintain quality standards throughout the clin...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Optimize site management and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulations, enhancing data integrity and recruitment strategies while collaborating with study teams fo...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Join us to ensure compliance and quality in clinical trials through effective site monitoring, training, and collaboration with study teams, enhancing project execution and participant recruitment whi...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring clinical study integrity through effective site management and monitoring. Collaborate with sites to enhance recruitment, maintain compliance, and drive projec...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Advance your career by performing site monitoring and management to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulations, enhancing project execution and data integrity across clinical trials...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Advance your career by ensuring compliance and quality in clinical trials. Conduct site monitoring, manage study progress, and collaborate with teams to enhance recruitment and data integrity while ad...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Execute comprehensive site monitoring and management to ensure compliance with study protocols, regulations, and sponsor requirements, enhancing project predictability and quality throughout the clini...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Join a dynamic team to monitor clinical sites, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while enhancing subject recruitment strategies and maintaining quality standards throughout the study...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Unlock your potential by ensuring compliance and quality in clinical trials. Collaborate with sites to enhance recruitment, manage study progress, and uphold regulatory standards while fostering effec...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee site management and monitoring for clinical studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while enhancing subject recruitment and data integrity across mul...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Lead the monitoring and management of clinical study sites, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance recruitment strategies and maintain high-quality data...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Optimize site management and monitoring to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulations. Collaborate with sites to enhance recruitment and data integrity while maintaining effective communic...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Support site management and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulations, enhancing project execution and data integrity through effective communication and collabor...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee site management and monitoring for clinical studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while enhancing recruitment strategies and maintaining quality st...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Contribute to clinical study success by performing site monitoring and management. Ensure compliance with protocols and regulations while enhancing subject recruitment and data integrity through effec...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Join us to ensure the integrity of clinical trials through effective site monitoring, training, and collaboration. Drive project success by managing study progress and maintaining compliance with regu...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Join a dynamic team to monitor clinical sites, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while enhancing subject recruitment and data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Advance your career by ensuring compliance and quality in clinical trials. Conduct site monitoring, manage study progress, and collaborate with teams to enhance recruitment and data integrity while ad...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring clinical study integrity through effective site management and monitoring. Collaborate with sites to enhance recruitment and maintain compliance with regulator...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Drive site management and monitoring efforts to ensure compliance with study protocols and regulations, enhancing data integrity and recruitment strategies while collaborating with study teams for suc...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Accelerate progress at our clinical research sites by ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Drive subject recruitment, manage study progress, and maintain quality standards through effec...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Deliver comprehensive site management and monitoring for clinical studies, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulations. Collaborate with sites to enhance recruitment and maintain quality standards...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Unlock potential by overseeing site management and monitoring for clinical studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations while enhancing recruitment strategies and maintaining quality st...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Research Associate, Sponsor Dedicated
$74K - $197K *
Contribute to clinical research success by managing site monitoring and ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Drive recruitment efforts, maintain communication, and evaluate site practic...
3 weeks ago
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.