Mid Level Associate Research Manager Jobs
Mid level associate research manager jobs go to professionals ready to own research projects end to end, guide junior team members, and shape study design with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific, JPMorganChase, and Worldwide Clinical Trials hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Southeast/Florida
At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.
As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Perform site management activities to support the client's Oncology site success and maintain a continuous state of inspection readiness
- Act as the primary contact and facilitate efficient communications between the client's clinical trial team and the sites
- Perform remote and on-site monitoring/co-monitoring visits (Site Qualification Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits and Close-Out Visits) to ensure data integrity and subject safety in the client's trials
- May perform oversight activities to assess monitoring quality and train/mentor less experienced CRAs
- Promptly document monitoring activities and submit/approve visit reports
- Manage site essential document collection and TMF reconciliation with site files
- Support sites with local Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committee (EC) submissions and confirm approvals
- Regularly review site Key Risk Indicator (KRI) metrics, issues and action items to detect trends and ensure prompt resolution
- Independently determine root causes and develop/implement site Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans
- Deliver training to ensure sites comply with the protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and regulations
- Support sites and the client's regulatory inspections
- Contribute to site identification; drive site feasibility and qualification progress; and support site activation activities
- Lead site engagement initiatives and foster relationships with key Oncology sites and networks
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (scientific field preferred)
- 5+ years monitoring clinical trials independently conducting on-site and remote monitoring visits. At least 2 years monitoring solid tumor clinical trials.
- 1+ years early development oncology trial experience and/or Phase III Oncology trial experience
- Solid tumor clinical trial experience is required
- Experience utilizing Veeva systems is highly preferred
- Demonstrated experience developing/maintaining site relationships and securing compliance
- Expertise in GxPs and Oncology monitoring techniques (including Risk-Based Monitoring) and terminology
- Experience collaborating with sites from initial engagement through close-out phases
- Experience activating sites
- Experience training site staff
- Experience supporting sites and/or sponsors in regulatory inspections
- Experience working within a Functional Services (or in-house) monitoring model is preferred
- Willing to travel up to 50%
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
REWARDS & BENEFITS
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request.
Are you a current ICON Employee?
INTRODUCTION
Senior Clinical Research Associate - Oncology - Southeast/Florida
At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.
As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.
Responsibilities:
- Perform site management activities to support the client's Oncology site success and maintain a continuous state of inspection readiness
- Act as the primary contact and facilitate efficient communications between the client's clinical trial team and the sites
- Perform remote and on-site monitoring/co-monitoring visits (Site Qualification Visits, Site Initiation Visits, Interim Monitoring Visits and Close-Out Visits) to ensure data integrity and subject safety in the client's trials
- May perform oversight activities to assess monitoring quality and train/mentor less experienced CRAs
- Promptly document monitoring activities and submit/approve visit reports
- Manage site essential document collection and TMF reconciliation with site files
- Support sites with local Institutional Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committee (EC) submissions and confirm approvals
- Regularly review site Key Risk Indicator (KRI) metrics, issues and action items to detect trends and ensure prompt resolution
- Independently determine root causes and develop/implement site Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans
- Deliver training to ensure sites comply with the protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and regulations
- Support sites and the client's regulatory inspections
- Contribute to site identification; drive site feasibility and qualification progress; and support site activation activities
- Lead site engagement initiatives and foster relationships with key Oncology sites and networks
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (scientific field preferred)
- 5+ years monitoring clinical trials independently conducting on-site and remote monitoring visits. At least 2 years monitoring solid tumor clinical trials.
- 1+ years early development oncology trial experience and/or Phase III Oncology trial experience
- Solid tumor clinical trial experience is required
- Experience utilizing Veeva systems is highly preferred
- Demonstrated experience developing/maintaining site relationships and securing compliance
- Expertise in GxPs and Oncology monitoring techniques (including Risk-Based Monitoring) and terminology
- Experience collaborating with sites from initial engagement through close-out phases
- Experience activating sites
- Experience training site staff
- Experience supporting sites and/or sponsors in regulatory inspections
- Experience working within a Functional Services (or in-house) monitoring model is preferred
- Willing to travel up to 50%
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
REWARDS & BENEFITS
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request.
Are you a current ICON Employee?
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Mid Level Associate Research Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level associate research manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led design, managed timelines, coordinated vendors or partners, and delivered findings that informed real decisions. Tailor your resume to show progression in scope, name the methodologies you have led independently, and demonstrate that you can operate without close supervision. Applications that connect past work to measurable research outcomes move fastest at this level.
Which companies hire mid level associate research managers?
Companies hiring mid level associate research managers right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, JPMorganChase, and Worldwide Clinical Trials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from organizations with active research functions, including consumer brands, healthcare systems, technology companies, and market research firms that run ongoing studies and need experienced managers to lead them.
Are there remote mid level associate research manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and project type. About 17% of mid level associate research manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility across the research field. Roles tied to in-person fieldwork, lab coordination, or on-site stakeholder collaboration are more likely to require a physical presence, while those focused on data analysis and project oversight often allow remote work.
How do I move up to a mid level associate research manager role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level associate research manager role takes deliberate skill-building over your first few years. Focus on taking on fuller project ownership rather than supporting tasks, deepening expertise in one or two research methodologies, and building a record of delivering complete studies from design through reporting. Demonstrating that you can coordinate across teams and translate findings into recommendations is what signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level associate research managers?
Mid Level associate research manager roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Education, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest consistently in primary and secondary research to inform product development, marketing strategy, and policy decisions, creating steady demand for managers who can run studies independently and deliver actionable insights.