Clinical Data Manager Jobs in Illinois

Clinical Data Manager jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, the North Shore suburbs, and the broader Greater Chicago metro, where employers like AbbVie, Abbott Laboratories, and Northwestern Medicine maintain large clinical operations and research divisions. Demand is steady across oncology data management, Phase II through Phase IV trial oversight, and regulatory submissions work, with openings at both associate and senior levels. Illinois ranks among the most active markets in the country for life sciences and hospital-based clinical research roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerAbbVie
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring3
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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AbbVie
Clinical Data Strategy and Operations Program Lead I - Oncology- HYBRID
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Clinical Data Strategy and Operations Program Lead I - Oncology- HYBRID
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$79k - $141k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in management information systems
10,000+

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AbbVie
Clinical Director, Clinical Data and AI Convergence
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Clinical Director, Clinical Data and AI Convergence
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Compensation & Benefits
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$182k - $346k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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University of Chicago
Lead Clinical Research Data Manager
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University of Chicago
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Lead Clinical Research Data Manager
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Data Science & Analytics
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
Data Science
$65k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Huron Consulting Group
Data Engineer - AI, Agents, & Context - Clinical (Sr. Associate)
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Huron Consulting Group
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Data Engineer - AI, Agents, & Context - Clinical (Sr. Associate)
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, Illinois
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
IT Support
$110k - $177k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Tuesday Health
Data Analyst, Clinical Operations
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Tuesday Health
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Data Analyst, Clinical Operations
Tuesday Health
Chicago, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
Healthcare Administration
Remote (US)
11-50

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Clinical Data Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
5 jobs
North Chicago
2 jobs
Round Lake
1 job

Clinical Data Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

AbbVie
AbbVie2 open roles
University of Chicago
University of Chicago2 open roles
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical data manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, health informatics, nursing, or a related field required
  • Minimum two to five years of experience in clinical data management or clinical trials
  • Proficiency with clinical data management systems such as Medidata Rave or Oracle Inform
  • Familiarity with CDISC standards including CDASH and SDTM for data collection and submission
  • Strong understanding of ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice guidelines and FDA data regulations
  • SCDM Certified Clinical Data Manager credential preferred by many Illinois employers

Clinical Data Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical data manager in Illinois?

A bachelor's degree in life sciences, health informatics, or a related field is the standard starting point in Illinois, and many employers prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing the Certified Clinical Data Manager credential through the Society for Clinical Data Management. Illinois does not require a state-issued license for this role. Most candidates enter through clinical research associate, data coordinator, or biostatistics roles at hospital systems, contract research organizations, or pharmaceutical companies in the Chicago area.

Which companies hire clinical data managers in Illinois?

Illinois clinical data manager roles are posted by AbbVie, University of Chicago, and Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, academic medical centers, and contract research organizations in the Chicago metro means a wide range of employer types are consistently in the market.

Which Illinois cities have the most clinical data manager jobs?

Chicago, North Chicago, and Round Lake account for the largest share of clinical data manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the bulk of postings through its academic medical centers and corporate headquarters, while North Shore suburbs like North Chicago and Lake County are anchored by major pharmaceutical campuses that generate consistent demand for trial data professionals.

Are there remote clinical data manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 83% of clinical data manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the role. Database setup, data review, and vendor oversight work are the functions most commonly performed fully remote, while on-site presence is more common during trial startup or audit periods.

How can I get hired as a clinical data manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a clinical data coordinator or clinical research coordinator role, which Illinois academic medical centers and contract research organizations use as a direct pipeline into data management. Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, and Rush University Medical Center run structured research coordinator programs suited to candidates without extensive experience. Earning the SCDM's entry-level credential and building familiarity with Medidata Rave through free training resources strengthens a first application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to clinical data manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to clinical data manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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