Associate Clinical Project Manager Jobs

Associate Clinical Project Manager jobs are open across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organizations, at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior associate, with specializations in oncology trials, regulatory submissions, and site management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles53
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCenExel Clinical Research
Top cityDowney, CA
Work type55% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Clinical Triage Nurse, RN (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:30-8pm)
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Clinical Triage Nurse, RN (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:30-8pm)
HarmonyCares
Troy, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$36 - $40/hr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Mgr, Pharmacy Care Delivery, Clinical Pharmacy
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Mgr, Pharmacy Care Delivery, Clinical Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente
Reno, Nevada
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$154k - $200k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Supv, Asst Clinical Mgr - Medical/Surgical 2C - Full Time
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Supv, Asst Clinical Mgr - Medical/Surgical 2C - Full Time
The Guthrie Clinic
Cortland, New York
Accounting
$42.04 - $65.72/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
5,001-10,000

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Clinical Financial Case Mgr - RN
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Clinical Financial Case Mgr - RN
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Ohio
Accounting
Business Operations
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Associate Director, Clinical Project Management - Oncology
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Associate Director, Clinical Project Management - Oncology
Systimmune
Princeton, New Jersey
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
$150k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree

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Associate Clinical Project Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

CenExel Clinical Research4 open roles
Abbott3 open roles
Huntsville Hospital Health System3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in associate clinical project manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related field
  • One to three years of clinical research or trial coordination experience
  • Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
  • Proficiency in a clinical trial management system such as Veeva Vault or Medidata Rave
  • Experience with site monitoring, site activation, or clinical operations support
  • CCRP, CCRA, or equivalent clinical research certification preferred

Tips for Your Associate Clinical Project Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to ICH-GCP

Hiring managers for associate clinical project manager roles scan for explicit ICH-GCP compliance knowledge. Name the guidelines by acronym in your skills section and tie them to a specific trial phase or audit you supported, not just a training course you completed.

Highlight your clinical trial management system experience

Most job postings list a specific CTMS platform like Veeva Vault, Oracle Siebel, or Medidata Rave. Call out the systems you've used by name and describe what you actually did in them, whether that was entering site visit reports, tracking milestones, or managing protocol deviations.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists associate clinical project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by therapeutic area

Oncology, rare disease, and CNS trials each have distinct protocol complexity and sponsor expectations. When searching, filter or search by therapeutic area to find roles where your existing trial experience transfers directly, which strengthens your cover letter and interview answers.

Prepare a site management scenario for interviews

Interviewers for associate clinical project manager positions almost always ask how you handled a protocol deviation, a site activation delay, or a data query backlog. Prepare one concrete example from each category with a clear action you took and the documented outcome.

Negotiate your title band alongside trial phase exposure

When evaluating an offer, ask which phase trials you'll be assigned to from day one. Phase I first-in-human experience is harder to get and accelerates your path to full project manager, so trial access is a negotiating point as meaningful as base compensation.

Associate Clinical Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most associate clinical project managers?

CenExel Clinical Research, Abbott, and Huntsville Hospital Health System are hiring the most associate clinical project managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract research organizations and large pharmaceutical sponsors tend to post the highest volume of associate-level openings at any given time.

How many associate clinical project manager jobs are remote?

About 45% of associate clinical project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in roles focused on data management, regulatory affairs coordination, and central monitoring. Positions that require active site visits or CRO oversight work are more likely to require travel or on-site presence at a sponsor location.

How do you become an associate clinical project manager?

Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or pharmacy field, then gain hands-on trial experience as a clinical research coordinator or clinical research associate. Build familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines and at least one clinical trial management system. Earning a CCRP or CCRA certification strengthens your application and demonstrates verified knowledge of research regulations before moving into project management responsibility.

Can you get an associate clinical project manager job with little experience?

Yes, but you need to position your experience carefully. Sponsors and CROs hiring at the associate level look for candidates who have directly supported a clinical trial in any capacity, whether as a site coordinator, data entry specialist, or regulatory submissions assistant. Emphasize any exposure to protocol adherence, IRB submissions, or investigator site communication, since those skills transfer directly to the associate project manager role.

What does the associate clinical project manager interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screening call focused on your trial background and regulatory knowledge, followed by a panel interview with a clinical operations lead and a project manager. Expect at least one scenario-based question asking you to walk through how you resolved a site issue or protocol deviation. Some sponsors add a written exercise or case study reviewing a mock protocol timeline or risk register.

Where can I find and apply to associate clinical project manager jobs?

You can find and apply to associate clinical project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your trial background and therapeutic area experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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