Entry Level Clinical Project Lead Jobs
New grad clinical project lead jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused portfolio often carries more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research roles with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like Medpace, WVU Medicine, and Thermo Fisher Scientific hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Join us as Project Manager Clinical Supplies to manage the end-to-end supply chain for clinical trials, ensure timely and efficient distribution of trial materials, maintain optimal inventory levels, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the successful execution of clinical studies.
- We are currently seeking Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and Sr. Project Managers to support our Functional Service Provider (FSP) model.
- Candidate of choice must have previous global clinical supplies project management experience in a Contract Research Organization (CRO) environment.
- This is a fully remote opportunity for candidates located in the United States of America.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop study specific plans for each assigned project.
- Meet with internal teams to coordinate efforts, provide recommendations and risks, and update project reports/spreadsheets.
- Integrate all clinical supplies activities into the supply chain to support project logistic strategy and compliance with GxP requirements.
- Participate in ongoing training on new regulations.
- Represent the department internally and externally at meetings, strategic projects and initiatives as per the business requirements.
- Mentor and guide support junior team members.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain and use existing tools while continuously looking for improvement opportunities.
- May participate in the bidding and/or bid defense opportunities client contact for their supply chain requests/questions/concerns.
Education and Experience:
- All Levels: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification
- Associate Project Manager: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 2+ years).
- Project Manager: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).
- Sr. Project Manager: Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years).
- Must have previous CRO experience in a global clinical supplies role.
Progressive and/or more extensive job duties and responsibilities may be expected with increasing CRC leveling.
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong English and communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal, planning, organizational, problem solving, sense of urgency and decision-making skills
- Effective leadership and team building skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Strong focus on customers and attention to detail
- Ability to work in team environment, as well as work independently with little guidance
- Good understanding of clinical supply operations
- Solid client building and 3rd party relationship management
- Ability to provide customer service with the highest standards of quality and excellence
Working Conditions and Environment:
- Work may be performed in a production, office or home-based environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Occasionally travels both domestic and international
Physical Requirements:
- Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Frequent mobility required.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.
- Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals. Requires multiple periods of intense concentration.
- Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
Salary Transparency:
The salary range estimated for this position, across three levels, is $75,000 - $130,000. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues and their families can count on, which generally include:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
- A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Accounts (HSAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO). 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy.
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
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Entry Level Clinical Project Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical project lead job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, clinical research assistant roles, or volunteer coordination work at a healthcare organization or research site. Employers at this level look for familiarity with clinical trial processes, attention to regulatory documentation, and strong communication skills. A relevant degree in life sciences, public health, or a related field, combined with any project coordination exposure, gives entry level candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level clinical project leads?
Companies hiring entry level clinical project leads right now include Medpace, WVU Medicine, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, hospital systems, and biotech startups that run active clinical trial programs and regularly onboard junior talent to support project teams.
Are there remote entry level clinical project lead jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require some on-site presence at clinical sites or sponsor offices. About 6% of entry level clinical project lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the growing use of remote monitoring and electronic data systems in modern clinical operations. Fully remote positions are more common at larger contract research organizations than at smaller local sites.
Are these new grad clinical project lead jobs?
Yes, many of the listings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited formal experience. A new grad posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience and may treat internships, clinical rotations, or a strong project portfolio as equivalent to full-time work history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'junior,' or 'new graduates encouraged to apply' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical project leads?
Entry Level clinical project lead roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run ongoing clinical programs that require consistent project coordination support, creating steady demand for junior candidates who can grow into more independent roles over time.