Senior Level Clinical Development Manager Jobs
Senior level clinical development manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of clinical program strategy, cross-functional team leadership, and the end-to-end execution of trials that define a product's regulatory and commercial path. Openings are concentrated across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Revolution Medicines, AbbVie, and Northwell Health hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary:
The Associate Director, Clinical Development will support the advancement of Revance therapeutics products and indications through the design and execution of Phase 1-3 clinical studies. This role will contribute to clinical program strategy, study design, protocol development, and regulatory submissions to support expanded therapeutic applications. Responsibilities also include developing clinical and scientific content for publications and presentations, participating in regulatory meetings and scientific conferences, engaging with external KOLs, and partnering closely with internal stakeholders, Clinical Operations, and CROs to support successful study execution.
Reporting to: VP, Clinical Development & Data Science
Location: Nashville, TN preferred; remote for highly qualified candidates
- this role will require ~30% travel
Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
- Develop scientific methods, design clinical studies, and develop and implement clinical protocols.
- Gather internal and external feedback on clinical research programs.
- Be accountable for study protocols in collaboration with Biometrics, Clinical Operations, Safety, and Medical Affairs groups.
- Represent clinical research through membership on trial teams.
- Recruit, guide, and motivate clinical investigators.
- Support Data Monitoring Committees and Data Safety Monitoring Boards with presentations.
- Author relevant sections of protocols, Clinical Study Reports, investigator brochures, IND/BLA submissions, and other clinical/regulatory/safety documents.
- Regularly report to clinical development and scientific leadership.
- Ensure study compliance by understanding and applying all relevant SOPs and GCPs.
- Present technical information to internal teams; represent Revance externally through publications and presentations at scientific meetings and congresses.
- Participate in long-range strategic product planning for current and future products.
Basic Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree & 7-10 years' directly related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or other recognized doctorate-level education.
- 7-10+ years' experience in the design, execution, and evaluation of clinical trials, with an emphasis on phases 2-4.
- Recent track record of successful IND and (s)NDA/BLA submissions.
- Responsibility for physician-sponsored or company-sponsored clinical trials.
- In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and their impact on development of clinical trials and NDA/BLA submissions.
- An active network within Neurology or Physiatry. This will include KOLs, key research centers, patient advocacy groups, and a variety of patient care organizations.
- Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings. Open, transparent, and succinct communication skills.
- Experience working with corporate/academic partners and contract research organizations.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effective team member with outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop project strategies and execute project details.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a corporate environment while maintaining the highest ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards.
- Highly developed problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to effectively learn and convey clinical and non-clinical technical information.
- Strong presentation and teaching skills.
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects.
- Strong data analysis capabilities.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Company Summary:
Revance is a global company developing, producing, and distributing industry-leading, differentiated products across aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics. Revance drives innovation beyond convention to offer treatment options for individuals across generations. The Company's vision is to redefine excellence in aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics through science-powered innovation, with an unwavering commitment to its providers, patients, and consumers. Revance's award-winning products are the result of robust research and development, a cornerstone for the Company, driven by renowned scientists.
What Revance invests in you:
- Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.
- Flexible PTO, holidays, and parental leave.
- Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, pet insurance, wellness discounts and much more!
This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a "qualified individual with a disability" in all aspects of the employment relationship. A "qualified individual with a disability" is "an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job."
Revance is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Job Summary:
The Associate Director, Clinical Development will support the advancement of Revance therapeutics products and indications through the design and execution of Phase 1-3 clinical studies. This role will contribute to clinical program strategy, study design, protocol development, and regulatory submissions to support expanded therapeutic applications. Responsibilities also include developing clinical and scientific content for publications and presentations, participating in regulatory meetings and scientific conferences, engaging with external KOLs, and partnering closely with internal stakeholders, Clinical Operations, and CROs to support successful study execution.
Reporting to: VP, Clinical Development & Data Science
Location: Nashville, TN preferred; remote for highly qualified candidates
- this role will require ~30% travel
Responsibilities/Essential Duties:
- Develop scientific methods, design clinical studies, and develop and implement clinical protocols.
- Gather internal and external feedback on clinical research programs.
- Be accountable for study protocols in collaboration with Biometrics, Clinical Operations, Safety, and Medical Affairs groups.
- Represent clinical research through membership on trial teams.
- Recruit, guide, and motivate clinical investigators.
- Support Data Monitoring Committees and Data Safety Monitoring Boards with presentations.
- Author relevant sections of protocols, Clinical Study Reports, investigator brochures, IND/BLA submissions, and other clinical/regulatory/safety documents.
- Regularly report to clinical development and scientific leadership.
- Ensure study compliance by understanding and applying all relevant SOPs and GCPs.
- Present technical information to internal teams; represent Revance externally through publications and presentations at scientific meetings and congresses.
- Participate in long-range strategic product planning for current and future products.
Basic Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree & 7-10 years' directly related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or other recognized doctorate-level education.
- 7-10+ years' experience in the design, execution, and evaluation of clinical trials, with an emphasis on phases 2-4.
- Recent track record of successful IND and (s)NDA/BLA submissions.
- Responsibility for physician-sponsored or company-sponsored clinical trials.
- In-depth understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and their impact on development of clinical trials and NDA/BLA submissions.
- An active network within Neurology or Physiatry. This will include KOLs, key research centers, patient advocacy groups, and a variety of patient care organizations.
- Able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings. Open, transparent, and succinct communication skills.
- Experience working with corporate/academic partners and contract research organizations.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effective team member with outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop project strategies and execute project details.
- Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a corporate environment while maintaining the highest ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards.
- Highly developed problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to effectively learn and convey clinical and non-clinical technical information.
- Strong presentation and teaching skills.
- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects.
- Strong data analysis capabilities.
- Ability to travel up to 30%.
Company Summary:
Revance is a global company developing, producing, and distributing industry-leading, differentiated products across aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics. Revance drives innovation beyond convention to offer treatment options for individuals across generations. The Company's vision is to redefine excellence in aesthetics, skincare, and therapeutics through science-powered innovation, with an unwavering commitment to its providers, patients, and consumers. Revance's award-winning products are the result of robust research and development, a cornerstone for the Company, driven by renowned scientists.
What Revance invests in you:
- Competitive Compensation including base salary and annual performance bonus.
- Flexible PTO, holidays, and parental leave.
- Generous healthcare benefits, HSA match, 401k match, employer paid life and disability insurance, pet insurance, wellness discounts and much more!
This section of the job description is required by the American with Disability Act (ADA). The ADA requires that job descriptions reflect the physical and mental demands required to effectively perform the essential duties of the job. The ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against a "qualified individual with a disability" in all aspects of the employment relationship. A "qualified individual with a disability" is "an individual who meets the education, experience, skill, and other job-related requirements of a position held or desired, and who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of a specified job."
Revance is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Senior Level Clinical Development Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level clinical development manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned clinical programs from protocol design through regulatory submission, not just supported them. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, managing CROs, and navigating FDA or ICH guidance is essential. A history of delivering trials on time and on budget, combined with the ability to mentor junior staff, gives candidates a clear edge over equally credentialed peers.
Which companies hire senior level clinical development managers?
Companies hiring senior level clinical development managers right now include Revolution Medicines, AbbVie, and Northwell Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from large pharmaceutical and biotech companies, mid-size specialty biopharma organizations, and contract research organizations running complex multi-site programs.
Are there remote senior level clinical development manager jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on the employer and therapeutic area. About 27% of senior level clinical development manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how the industry adapted to distributed team models. Fully remote roles tend to be more common at CROs and companies with established virtual-first infrastructure than at site-heavy academic medical centers.
What makes a clinical development manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by program ownership rather than task execution. That means setting clinical strategy for one or more studies, making protocol-level decisions, managing vendor relationships independently, and being accountable for timelines and regulatory outcomes. Senior professionals are also expected to mentor associate or mid-level clinical development managers and contribute to department-wide processes, standards, or hiring decisions.
Which industries hire the most senior level clinical development managers?
Senior level clinical development manager roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring because they run the largest late-stage pipelines, require experienced clinical leadership to manage regulatory risk, and operate under the tightest timelines for getting therapies to market.