Entry Level Clinical Data Manager Jobs
New grad clinical data manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on academic projects can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with employers like DaVita, Sanofi, and CVS Health hiring at this level now.
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The Clinical Trial & Data Management Research Associate role in Emergency Medicine (EM) will be an integral member of the research team. This position will provide support for Emergency Medicine working alongside the ICTS team performing activities which are vitally important to grow and foster innovation through research support endeavors. This position will apply clinical skills to administer, deliver, and evaluate research protocols.
Research/Clinical Activities, Subject Recruitment and Enrollment
- Screen participant for study eligibility.
- Educate participant on scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternatives, and study requirements for participant.
- Communicate with principal investigator and verify participant eligibility.
- Administer study treatments and identify adverse reactions.
- Recruit, enroll and obtain informed consent for clinical research activities. Oversee the recruitment of participants and scheduling of trial-related procedures.
- Prepare study recruitment materials. Develop complex study recruitment materials.
Protocol Development/Management and Study Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Principal Investigator and the study team in the development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies and provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.
- Assess participants for problems related to protocol. Oversee CRF development, database development and maintenance.
- Review query reports. Resolve all monitoring visit issues.
- Perform and monitor randomizations.
- Develop complex study materials used in conduction of study.
- Communicate with local health care practitioners, agencies, and sponsors as needed.
Data Collection and Monitoring
- Participate in the design, development, and testing of clinical research trial data systems.
- Maintain communication between health care clinical information systems and research data systems.
- Collect and validate data. Make recommendations for query resolution.
- Assist with identification of data problems and implement change as needed.
Regulatory Guidelines and Documents
- Manage and organize regulatory documentation.
- Prepare and submit regulatory documents.
- Assist sponsor with on-site audits of research and clinical data.
- Monitor and maintain compliance of regulatory guidelines and documents.
- Prepare and present Institutional Review Boards or other submissions and required regulatory documents.
- Carry out corrective action plan for reportable events.
Financial Responsibility
- Assist in the development and administer study budgets.
- Participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.
- Oversee internal pilot funding program application process.
- Assist with tracking and reconciling grant budget free balances and identify opportunities to ensure that grant funding is being used as intended and awarded.
Education Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and research experience.:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and research experience.
Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of one year experience designing, developing, and implementing recruitment program materials.
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in research.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Must be proficient in computer software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with REDCap, Epic and ACCESS.
- Previous experience in data collection and entry.
- Experience in processing research regulatory documents and ethics preparation.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to perform detail oriented work.
- 1-3 years of clinical research experience.
- Experience developing and working with research budgets/billing.
- A current, valid Registered Nurse license or Respiratory Therapist license.
- Database management experience including entering, tracking and maintaining data and troubleshooting
Application Process: In order to be considered, applications must upload a resume. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Katie McVay at katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
- Classification Title: Clin Trials Rsrch Associate
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 4A
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Katie McVay
- Contact Email: katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu
The Clinical Trial & Data Management Research Associate role in Emergency Medicine (EM) will be an integral member of the research team. This position will provide support for Emergency Medicine working alongside the ICTS team performing activities which are vitally important to grow and foster innovation through research support endeavors. This position will apply clinical skills to administer, deliver, and evaluate research protocols.
Research/Clinical Activities, Subject Recruitment and Enrollment
- Screen participant for study eligibility.
- Educate participant on scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternatives, and study requirements for participant.
- Communicate with principal investigator and verify participant eligibility.
- Administer study treatments and identify adverse reactions.
- Recruit, enroll and obtain informed consent for clinical research activities. Oversee the recruitment of participants and scheduling of trial-related procedures.
- Prepare study recruitment materials. Develop complex study recruitment materials.
Protocol Development/Management and Study Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Principal Investigator and the study team in the development, execution, administration and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies and provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.
- Assess participants for problems related to protocol. Oversee CRF development, database development and maintenance.
- Review query reports. Resolve all monitoring visit issues.
- Perform and monitor randomizations.
- Develop complex study materials used in conduction of study.
- Communicate with local health care practitioners, agencies, and sponsors as needed.
Data Collection and Monitoring
- Participate in the design, development, and testing of clinical research trial data systems.
- Maintain communication between health care clinical information systems and research data systems.
- Collect and validate data. Make recommendations for query resolution.
- Assist with identification of data problems and implement change as needed.
Regulatory Guidelines and Documents
- Manage and organize regulatory documentation.
- Prepare and submit regulatory documents.
- Assist sponsor with on-site audits of research and clinical data.
- Monitor and maintain compliance of regulatory guidelines and documents.
- Prepare and present Institutional Review Boards or other submissions and required regulatory documents.
- Carry out corrective action plan for reportable events.
Financial Responsibility
- Assist in the development and administer study budgets.
- Participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.
- Oversee internal pilot funding program application process.
- Assist with tracking and reconciling grant budget free balances and identify opportunities to ensure that grant funding is being used as intended and awarded.
Education Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and research experience.:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a Health Science field or an equivalent combination of education and research experience.
Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of one year experience designing, developing, and implementing recruitment program materials.
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in research.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
- Must be proficient in computer software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with REDCap, Epic and ACCESS.
- Previous experience in data collection and entry.
- Experience in processing research regulatory documents and ethics preparation.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to perform detail oriented work.
- 1-3 years of clinical research experience.
- Experience developing and working with research budgets/billing.
- A current, valid Registered Nurse license or Respiratory Therapist license.
- Database management experience including entering, tracking and maintaining data and troubleshooting
Application Process: In order to be considered, applications must upload a resume. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Katie McVay at katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
- Classification Title: Clin Trials Rsrch Associate
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 4A
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Katie McVay
- Contact Email: katie-mcvay@uiowa.edu
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Entry Level Clinical Data Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical data manager job?
Employers at this level look for familiarity with clinical trial data, EDC systems like Medidata Rave or Oracle InForm, and an understanding of CDISC standards such as CDASH and SDTM. A life sciences degree in biology, health informatics, or a related field helps, but internship experience, capstone projects, or a data management certificate can give candidates without a long work history a real edge.
Which companies hire entry level clinical data managers?
Companies hiring entry level clinical data managers right now include DaVita, Sanofi, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device firms are among the most active employers at this level, often hiring for project-based or rotational roles that are well suited to candidates just starting out.
Are there remote entry level clinical data manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and project phase. About 67% of entry level clinical data manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of this work is computer-based and documentation-driven. Some employers still prefer on-site placement for new hires to support closer training and oversight during the early months.
Are these new grad clinical data manager jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical data manager roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly listing typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op placements in lieu of full-time history, and does not require prior independent data management of a live clinical trial. Portfolio work or academic projects can satisfy the experience requirement for many of these roles.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical data managers?
Entry Level clinical data manager roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run ongoing clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and data integrity programs that need entry level support as project teams scale.