Senior Level Clinical Development Specialist Jobs
Senior level clinical development specialist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of clinical strategy, protocol ownership, and the cross-functional teams that move studies from design through regulatory submission. Openings are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with Amazon, JPMorganChase, and Thermo Fisher Scientific hiring at this level now.
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Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
The Opportunity
Trane Technologies is a global industrial company with 46,000 employees operating across some of the most complex, fast-moving markets in the world. Our Talent & Organizational Capability (T&OC) COE (center of excellence) exists to build the organizational strength that fuels our outperformance — and this role sits at the center of that mission.
As Mid-Career Manager, you will design and implement the enterprise strategy for how Trane Technologies develops Mid-Career talent across the enterprise. You will architect scalable solutions and pathways — not just programs to accelerate the readiness of this talent pool. You will connect the Mid-Career accelerated solutions and programs with our Performance & Development Connections process, to develop a stronger culture of accountability, talent development, and consistent experiences and opportunities for all. You bring external perspective, evidence-based practices, and the credibility to influence senior leadership and regional leaders, etc., while developing a high-performing COE team.
This is a role for a practitioner-strategist who sees career and performance development as a lever for business and culture outcomes.
What You Will Own
Career Development Strategy & Solutions
- Design and implement scalable talent solutions for mid-career top talent addressing the common stall points in this population, capability gaps, ambiguous next-step paths, and disengagement risk anchored to business capability needs, accelerate talent readiness & retention.
- Build program content, learning experiences, and tools that managers and HRBPs can deploy directly, ensuring solutions are practical and scalable across the enterprise.
- Own the end-to-end program calendar, from cohort design through facilitation and follow-up
- Partner with the Global Talent & Succession Lead, Region and Business HR Leaders, and Talent Councils to assess and identify development gaps and translate them into scalable, differentiated solutions — knowing when to build, buy, borrow, or retire a program.
- Partner with HR business partners, regional talent needs, talent councils and other COE T&OC members across the enterprise to govern and implement accelerated development programs for mid-career talent.
- Partner with Workday Talent product owners to align system capabilities and configuration with the desired employee and leader experience, reporting needs, and enterprise talent outcomes.
Analytics & Impact
- Build and leverage data sets, metrics, and evaluation frameworks to measure short-, mid-, and long-term program effectiveness, demonstrating impact on retention, readiness, equitable access, pipeline health, and business performance; present findings and recommendations to senior HR and business leadership.
- Continuously scan the external landscape to identify emerging practices, benchmark against best-in-class organizations, and introduce innovation that keeps Trane Technologies' talent growth approach ahead of the curve.
What You Will Bring
- 6+ years of progressive experience in talent management, career development, within a complex, global organization — with a demonstrated track record of designing, implementing and measuring enterprise-scale accelerated talent development solutions.
- Deep knowledge of career development frameworks best practices, and adult learning principles, with the ability to translate research and external benchmarks into actionable strategies.
- Executive presence and the credibility to influence senior leaders, HRBPs, and cross-functional partners across geographies and cultures.
- Experience working with Workday or comparable Talent technology platforms with experience translating business requirements into effective system design.
- Experience with leadership assessment tools and assessment methodology; Hogan & Coaching certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required, master’s degree in HR and Organizational development is preferred
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$97,406.66 - $156,200.00Compensation Type:
SalaryIncentive Eligible:
YesSales Commission Eligible:
NoDisclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
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The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon86
- JPMorganChase43
- Thermo Fisher Scientific40
- CVS Health37
- HDR34
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software540
- Consulting & Professional Services388
- Construction & Real Estate194
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals154
- Manufacturing149
Senior Level Clinical Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level clinical development specialist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned clinical programs end-to-end, not just supported them. Demonstrating that you have led protocol development, managed cross-functional study teams, and navigated regulatory interactions independently will set you apart. A strong publication record, therapeutic area depth, and evidence of mentoring junior staff signal the readiness these roles require.
Which companies hire senior level clinical development specialists?
Companies hiring senior level clinical development specialists right now include Amazon, JPMorganChase, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from large pharmaceutical and biotech companies, contract research organizations managing late-phase portfolios, and medical device firms with active regulatory pipelines.
Are there remote senior level clinical development specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and therapeutic area. About 27% of senior level clinical development specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how much of this work centers on data review, protocol writing, and cross-functional coordination that can be done off-site. Roles tied to site oversight or lab operations tend to require more on-site presence.
What makes a clinical development specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. At this stage you are expected to design and drive clinical programs, make independent scientific and operational decisions, represent the function in leadership discussions, and mentor mid-level and junior colleagues. The scope extends beyond a single study to include therapeutic area strategy, regulatory strategy input, and cross-functional program accountability.
Which industries hire the most senior level clinical development specialists?
Senior Level clinical development specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they carry the largest late-stage and commercial-stage clinical portfolios, where experienced specialists are needed to own complex programs and interact directly with regulatory agencies.