Clinical Project Manager Jobs in Illinois

Clinical Project Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in pharmaceutical development, medical device manufacturing, contract research, and academic medical centers, and roles available from entry-level coordinators through senior and principal-level managers. Chicago anchors the bulk of hiring, alongside the suburban corridor stretching through Deerfield and Lake County, where established employers like AbbVie, Takeda, and Northwestern Medicine maintain deep clinical operations teams. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois include oncology trial management, regulatory affairs-aligned project oversight, and Phase II-IV trial coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top employerEndeavor Health
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring2
Work type100% Remote
Top credentialManaged Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Endeavor Health
Clinical Nurse Supervisor-PM's-LOH AIU
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Clinical Nurse Supervisor-PM's-LOH AIU
Endeavor Health
Naperville, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$43.69 - $67.72/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Advocate Aurora Health
4s RN Clinical Lead (PM Shift 7pm-7am
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4s RN Clinical Lead (PM Shift 7pm-7am
Advocate Aurora Health
Chicago, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$41.1 - $61.65/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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サイネオス・ヘルス
Experienced Clinical Project Manager - Inflammation (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote- US only)
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Experienced Clinical Project Manager - Inflammation (Sponsor Dedicated/ Remote- US only)
サイネオス・ヘルス
Illinois
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
Remote (US)

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Humboldt Park Health
Clinical Project Manager
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Clinical Project Manager
Humboldt Park Health
Chicago, Illinois
Construction Management
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Loyola University Chicago
School of Law, Clinical Assistant Professor, Health Justice Project, Non-Tenure Track
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Loyola University Chicago
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School of Law, Clinical Assistant Professor, Health Justice Project, Non-Tenure Track
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Data Analytics
Data Science
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
$80k - $85k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Clinical Project Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
3 jobs
Naperville
1 job

Clinical Project Manager Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health1 open role
Humboldt Park Health
Humboldt Park Health1 open role
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health1 open role

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical project manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field required
  • PMP or CAPM certification preferred or required by most Illinois employers
  • Minimum two to five years of clinical trial or research project management experience
  • Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Veeva Vault or Medidata Rave
  • Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills for cross-functional site and vendor coordination

Clinical Project Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical project manager in Illinois?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health administration field followed by experience in clinical research coordination or trial operations. Illinois does not require a state-issued license specific to clinical project managers, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold the Project Management Professional credential through the Project Management Institute or the Clinical Research Associate certification through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Building experience within Illinois's large academic medical centers or CROs accelerates the transition into a full project management role.

How much do clinical project managers make in Illinois?

Clinical project managers in Illinois earn a median of about $103,470 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,300 for the lowest 10% to over $163,910 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire clinical project managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring clinical project managers in Illinois right now include Endeavor Health, Humboldt Park Health, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of global pharmaceutical headquarters, contract research organizations, and major academic health systems means the hiring pipeline is consistently active, particularly in the northern suburbs and the Chicago medical district.

Which Illinois cities have the most clinical project manager jobs?

Chicago, Illinois, and Naperville have the most clinical project manager openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because of its academic medical centers, hospital networks, and regional CRO offices, while the Lake County and North Shore suburbs draw significant volume from pharmaceutical and biotech headquarters such as AbbVie and Takeda that run large global clinical teams from those locations.

Are there remote clinical project manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most clinical roles. Because clinical project managers handle trial oversight, vendor coordination, and documentation rather than direct patient care, a meaningful share of the work can be done remotely. About 100% of clinical project manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and digital nature of much of the role. Site monitoring responsibilities and sponsor kick-off meetings still pull many positions toward hybrid schedules.

How can I get hired as a clinical project manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

Starting as a clinical research coordinator or trial assistant is the most realistic entry point, and Illinois offers strong opportunities through Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and the University of Chicago Medicine, all of which run structured research programs that bring in coordinators at the associate level. Earning a Clinical Research Coordinator credential early and volunteering on IRB-approved studies through Illinois academic institutions builds the portfolio that Illinois hiring managers look for when promoting into project management roles.

Where can I find and apply to clinical project manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to clinical project manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, hospital systems, and medical device firms. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly from the listings below.

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