Clinical Project Manager Jobs in Nebraska

Clinical Project Manager jobs in Nebraska are concentrated in Omaha, Lincoln, and the growing life sciences corridor anchored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, with demand steady across oncology trials, device studies, and multi-site sponsor work. Major employers with lasting hiring programs include Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health, and Physicians Mutual, which support both site-facing and operational CPM roles at mid and senior levels. Regulatory affairs experience and cross-functional trial oversight are the specialties drawing the most consistent attention from Nebraska hiring teams. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles146+
Top employerBryan Health
Top cityOmaha, NE
Cities hiring27
Work type85% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Crocs
Team Lead, Sales Part Time
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Team Lead, Sales Part Time
Crocs
Gretna, Nebraska
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
1,001-5,000

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HDR
NE/IA Building Engineering Services Project Delivery Lead
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HDR
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NE/IA Building Engineering Services Project Delivery Lead
HDR
Omaha, Nebraska
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Clinical Research Associate II - US Central - Multiple Therapeutic Areas Available
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Clinical Research Associate II - US Central - Multiple Therapeutic Areas Available
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Nebraska
Product Management
Project Management
Research & Academia
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Bryan Health
Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Bryan Health
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
Bryan Health
Lincoln, Nebraska
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
5,001-10,000

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HDR
BIM Model Manager Senior - Digital Delivery Lead
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BIM Model Manager Senior - Digital Delivery Lead
HDR
Omaha, Nebraska
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Clinical Project Manager Jobs by City in Nebraska

Where Nebraska roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Omaha
74 jobs
Lincoln
28 jobs
Grand Island
6 jobs
Elkhorn
3 jobs
Fremont
3 jobs
Cozad
2 jobs
Gretna
2 jobs
Bellevue
2 jobs
Valentine
2 jobs

Clinical Project Manager Job Market in Nebraska

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

Who's Hiring

  • Bryan Health
    Bryan Health16
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
    University of Nebraska Medical Center13
  • Celerion
    Celerion8
  • HDR
    HDR7
  • Vetter Senior Living
    Vetter Senior Living7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services36
  • Medical Devices9
  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Education5
  • Technology & Software4

What Nebraska Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field required
  • Two or more years of clinical trial or research operations experience strongly preferred
  • PMP or CAPM certification valued alongside clinical research credentials like CCRP or CCRA
  • Demonstrated experience with ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA-regulated trial environments
  • Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
  • Strong written communication skills for protocol documentation, reports, and sponsor correspondence

Clinical Project Manager Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical project manager in Nebraska?

Most clinical project managers in Nebraska start with a bachelor's degree in nursing, biology, pharmacy, or a health-related field, then move into coordinator or associate CRA roles to build trial operations experience. Nebraska does not issue a state license specific to clinical project management, so credentials like the CCRP through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or the PMP through the Project Management Institute carry the most weight with local hiring teams. Employers affiliated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center system often treat CCRP certification as a near-requirement for advancement into project leadership.

How much do clinical project managers make in Nebraska?

Clinical project managers in Nebraska earn a median of about $80,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,630 for the lowest 10% to over $129,560 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire clinical project managers in Nebraska?

Nebraska clinical project manager roles are posted by Bryan Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Celerion and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's concentration of academic medical centers and regional health systems means many openings sit within research administration departments rather than standalone CRO offices.

Which Nebraska cities have the most clinical project manager jobs?

Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island hold the most clinical project manager openings in Nebraska. Omaha drives the largest share due to Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health, and several contract research organizations clustered around the UNMC campus, while Lincoln's openings are often tied to the state health system and university-affiliated research programs, and smaller cities appear on the list when regional hospitals or sponsor sites post project leadership roles tied to multi-site trials.

Are there remote clinical project manager jobs in Nebraska?

Yes, and more than many clinical roles allow. About 15% of clinical project manager openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the desk-based and coordination-heavy nature of much of the work. Sponsor-side and CRO-based positions, particularly those focused on data oversight, vendor management, and timeline tracking, are the most consistently remote, while site-facing roles tied to Nebraska hospitals typically require on-site presence at least part of the week.

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

The most realistic entry path is a clinical research coordinator role at a Nebraska academic medical center or hospital research department, which builds the protocol adherence and site management skills that employers expect before promoting into project leadership. Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health both run research operations teams that regularly bring in coordinators without prior trial experience, provided candidates hold a relevant degree and pass GCP training. Moving laterally from a clinical background in nursing, pharmacy tech work, or data management is also common. Earning the CCRP certification early signals commitment and often accelerates the transition into a junior CPM title.

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

You can find and apply to clinical project manager jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.

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