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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$180K - $195K *

Transform clinical trial management by overseeing operations, budgets, and timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure compliance and timely delivery of trials, contributi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Manage investigational sites from start-up to close-out, ensuring compliance and data quality. Build strong relationships with site staff, provide training, and support cross-functional collaboration...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional research projects, ensuring compliance and quality while delivering results on time and within budget. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation i...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing national clinical trials for innovative stroke treatments. Collaborate with diverse teams, oversee project timelines, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving cli...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$128K - $210K *

Elevate your career by leading global clinical trials, ensuring compliance and efficiency from design to close-out. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive study success while managing budget...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Transform clinical trial execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Drive process improvements and oversee study documentation fr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Transform clinical trial execution by leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships to ensure compliance and drive process improvements for successful study del...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$128K - $210K *

Lead the execution of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets while driving process improvements and managing cross-functional teams for successful study delivery...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $152K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading clinical research monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance and quality in trial execution while mentoring a skilled team of CRAs and CRCs to achieve operational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive successful oncology clinical trials. Manage project lifecycle from start-up to closeout, ensuring quality outcomes and strategic alignment. Foster team excellence...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Tackle project management challenges by ensuring timely communication and delivery of clinical trial progress reports. Collaborate across divisions to maintain project schedules and client relationshi...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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 - $175K *

Elevate clinical research by ensuring compliance and data integrity through effective site management and monitoring. Collaborate with teams to drive successful trial execution and uphold regulatory s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $175K *

Elevate your career with a pivotal role in clinical research, ensuring compliance and data integrity while managing site operations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful tr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $175K *

Lead the charge in clinical trial success by monitoring sites, ensuring compliance, and enhancing data integrity. Collaborate with teams to drive recruitment and maintain high standards in research pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $175K *

Support clinical trial success by monitoring sites, ensuring compliance, and managing data integrity. Collaborate with teams to implement recruitment strategies and deliver training, contributing to h...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Champion clinical research excellence by leading THRIVE's operations and managing a dedicated team. Ensure protocol adherence, participant safety, and data integrity while fostering collaboration acro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $102K *

Optimize clinical trial management by leading a dedicated research team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing patient safety. Collaborate with physicians to drive innovative research in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Drive the management of Real World Evidence clinical studies, ensuring quality and client satisfaction from planning to completion. Oversee multi-functional teams and coordinate project timelines, bud...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in overseeing RWE clinical studies, ensuring quality and client satisfaction from planning to completion. Manage multi-functional teams and coordinate project timelines, budgets, and d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role overseeing clinical research operations, ensuring compliance, quality, and staff development across multiple sites while fostering strong investigator relationship...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform clinical operations by leading teams to enhance study performance, ensure compliance, and drive efficiencies. Collaborate across departments to meet milestones and deliver quality data while...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing clinical operations by managing research staff, ensuring compliance, and enhancing study performance. Collaborate across departments to meet milestones and deliver qualit...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.