Clinical Development Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

Clinical Development Specialist jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with demand concentrated in pharmaceutical development, medical device companies, and academic medical research across entry-level coordinator roles through senior specialist positions. Philadelphia, King of Prussia, and Pittsburgh anchor most of the hiring, where organizations like GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, and UPMC maintain large clinical operations. Protocol management, regulatory submissions support, and Phase II through IV trial oversight are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerUPMC
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring4
Top industryHealthcare

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UPMC
Clinical Professional Development Specialist (RN) - OR (Community Osteopathic)
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Clinical Professional Development Specialist (RN) - OR (Community Osteopathic)
UPMC
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$38 - $58/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Clinical Professional Development Specialist - Surgical Services (Carlisle)
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UPMC
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Clinical Professional Development Specialist - Surgical Services (Carlisle)
UPMC
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$38.61 - $58.07/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Clinical Professional Development Specialist - Neuro
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Clinical Professional Development Specialist - Neuro
UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
$39 - $60/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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UPMC
Clinical Professional Development Specialist Acute Care 3200
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Clinical Professional Development Specialist Acute Care 3200
UPMC
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$39.64 - $60.52/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Clinical Professional Development Specialist
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Added 4mo ago
Clinical Professional Development Specialist
UPMC
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Consulting & Professional Services
Healthcare Administration
$37.16 - $56.74/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Clinical Development Specialist Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
2 jobs
Altoona
1 job
Carlisle
1 job
Harrisburg
1 job

Clinical Development Specialist Job Market in Pennsylvania

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

Who's Hiring

UPMC
UPMC5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical development specialist jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field required
  • Minimum two years of clinical research or drug development experience preferred
  • Familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
  • Experience with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata or Veeva
  • Strong protocol development, monitoring, and data review skills
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory, biostatistics, and medical affairs teams

Clinical Development Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical development specialist in Pennsylvania?

Most employers in Pennsylvania require a bachelor's degree in a life science, pharmacy, or nursing field, with many preferring a master's or equivalent clinical research experience. Although Pennsylvania does not issue a state license specific to this role, many hiring managers expect candidates to hold or pursue the Certified Clinical Research Professional credential offered by the Society of Clinical Research Associates. Large Philadelphia-area employers and Pittsburgh academic medical centers typically look for GCP-trained candidates with hands-on trial experience.

How much do clinical development specialists make in Pennsylvania?

Clinical development specialists in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $71,350 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,040 for the lowest 10% to over $118,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire clinical development specialists in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring clinical development specialists in Pennsylvania right now include UPMC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of established pharmaceutical headquarters and large academic health systems means openings appear regularly across both industry and research-institution settings.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most clinical development specialist jobs?

Pittsburgh, Altoona, and Carlisle account for the most clinical development specialist openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs in Montgomery and Chester counties drive volume through a dense cluster of pharmaceutical headquarters and contract research organizations, while Pittsburgh's activity is largely tied to UPMC and Carnegie Mellon-affiliated research centers.

How can I get hired as a clinical development specialist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a clinical research coordinator position at a Pennsylvania academic medical center or hospital network, where GCP training is often provided on the job. UPMC in Pittsburgh and Jefferson Health and Penn Medicine in Philadelphia regularly post coordinator and associate specialist roles that do not require prior industry experience. A background in nursing, pharmacy, or a research-focused graduate program strengthens early applications, and completing a GCP certification course before applying gives candidates a concrete credential to point to.

Where can I find and apply to clinical development specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to clinical development specialist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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