Clinical Project Manager Jobs in Colorado
Clinical Project Manager jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where major employers like UCHealth, DaVita, and Merck (with its significant Colorado footprint) maintain active hiring pipelines for clinical operations professionals. Demand is especially strong in oncology trial management, regulatory affairs coordination, and site management for Phase II through Phase IV studies. Openings appear at every seniority level, from associate project managers supporting established trial teams to senior CPMs leading multi-site portfolios. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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See related jobsDepartment: PVH EMS Admin Support
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
Pay: $43.25 - $69.19 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Manages the daily operations of the assigned department or function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
Responsibilities:
Assists with developing specific departmental quality goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
Manages QA/QI initiatives to drive department clinical improvement efforts.
Requirements:
Minimum Required Education: IF RN: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing - OR-
IF PARAMEDIC: High school diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field.
Required Licensure/Certification: IF RN: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - IF PARAMEDIC: Within 1 year: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic (NREMT-NRP). Within 90 days: Colorado EMT-P certification. REQUIRED OF BOTH: BLS and ACLS.
Minimum Experience: 5 years of relevant experience.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers an Annual Performance Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
- Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Department: PVH EMS Admin Support
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Flex
Pay: $43.25 - $69.19 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Manages the daily operations of the assigned department or function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
Responsibilities:
Assists with developing specific departmental quality goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management. Performs and oversees scheduling, recruitment, and payroll.
Monitors departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts, and vendor relations. Determines and justifies needs for systems/equipment/supplies purchases, monitors usage, and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
Manages QA/QI initiatives to drive department clinical improvement efforts.
Requirements:
Minimum Required Education: IF RN: Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years' experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing - OR-
IF PARAMEDIC: High school diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field.
Required Licensure/Certification: IF RN: State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - IF PARAMEDIC: Within 1 year: National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic (NREMT-NRP). Within 90 days: Colorado EMT-P certification. REQUIRED OF BOTH: BLS and ACLS.
Minimum Experience: 5 years of relevant experience.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers an Annual Performance Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and financial goals.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
- Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Who We Are (uchealth.org)
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical project manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, or a related clinical field
- PMP or CAPM certification preferred by most Colorado research and biopharmaceutical employers
- Two or more years of clinical trial coordination or site management experience required
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and IRB submission processes
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for managing sponsors, CROs, and investigative sites
Clinical Project Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical project manager in Colorado?
Most clinical project managers in Colorado start with a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or health-related field, then gain experience as a clinical trial coordinator or research associate at a Colorado academic medical center or CRO. While no state-issued license is required for the role itself, many employers prioritize candidates who hold the Project Management Professional credential or a clinical research certification from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Building a record of GCP-compliant trial work in Colorado's active oncology and biologics sector is the most reliable path.
How much do clinical project managers make in Colorado?
Clinical project managers in Colorado earn a median of about $110,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,990 for the lowest 10% to over $171,630 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical project managers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring clinical project managers in Colorado include Medpace, サイネオス・ヘルス, and UCHealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's combination of established health systems, a growing biopharmaceutical corridor along the Front Range, and a strong CRO presence means hiring activity stays relatively consistent throughout the year.
Which Colorado cities have the most clinical project manager jobs?
Colorado, Denver, and Windsor account for the largest share of clinical project manager openings in Colorado. Denver dominates due to its concentration of health system headquarters, CROs, and biotech firms, while Boulder's life sciences cluster and Colorado Springs' growing medical device and defense health sectors add consistent demand outside the immediate metro.
Are there remote clinical project manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, since project management work centers on coordination, documentation, and oversight rather than patient contact. About 40% of clinical project manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the role can be done off-site. Site initiation visits, monitoring trips, and sponsor meetings are the parts most likely to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a clinical project manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a clinical research coordinator or trial coordinator role at one of Colorado's academic medical centers, such as UCHealth or Children's Hospital Colorado, both of which run structured research programs that bring in candidates without prior project management titles. From there, completing an ACRP certification and taking on cross-functional responsibilities within a trial team builds the profile most hiring managers look for. Associate clinical project manager postings at Colorado-based CROs are another opening, and candidates who can demonstrate GCP training and familiarity with a major CTMS platform gain a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to clinical project manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to clinical project manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferences, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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