Clinical Project Manager Jobs in New York
Clinical Project Manager jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in pharmaceutical and biotech development, academic medical research, and contract research organizations serving clients across the full drug and device pipeline, with openings at every level from associate clinical project manager through senior program lead. The largest concentrations of hiring are in New York City, White Plains, and Tarrytown, where anchor employers including Pfizer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals maintain substantial clinical operations teams. Oncology, rare disease, and late-phase trial management are the most in-demand specialties across New York listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary:
The PM&R Clinical Case Manager's primary responsibility is to facilitate patient care across the continuum of an assigned number of cases by managing, coordinating, facilitating and monitoring resources to achieve optimal clinical outcomes, utilization of services and financial goals. Oversees the discharge process for all patients within the unit/core service area. The case manager is integral to the team effort to establish a safe and appropriate discharge plan/plan of care. It is essential that the case manager possess a working knowledge of the spectrum of hospital and post discharge services that are available. The PM&R Case Manager must have a strong understanding of rehabilitation criteria and payer requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
NYS licensed RN (or eligible), Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field, plus a minimum of three (3) years acute care RN or acute care, transitional care, or chronic care RN/case management experience OR Associates degree in Nursing and five (5) years acute care RN or acute care, transitional care, or chronic care RN/case management experience required. *If Associate in Nursing, must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program with an anticipated graduation date within the next 2 years. Will be appointed temporary until receipt of BSN. CPR-BLS certification is required by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field and prior acute care case management experience preferred. General medical/surgical experience preferred; PRI certification a plus.
Work Days:
Monday-Friday, with some weekend and holiday coverage.
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
Job Summary:
The PM&R Clinical Case Manager's primary responsibility is to facilitate patient care across the continuum of an assigned number of cases by managing, coordinating, facilitating and monitoring resources to achieve optimal clinical outcomes, utilization of services and financial goals. Oversees the discharge process for all patients within the unit/core service area. The case manager is integral to the team effort to establish a safe and appropriate discharge plan/plan of care. It is essential that the case manager possess a working knowledge of the spectrum of hospital and post discharge services that are available. The PM&R Case Manager must have a strong understanding of rehabilitation criteria and payer requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
NYS licensed RN (or eligible), Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a healthcare-related field, plus a minimum of three (3) years acute care RN or acute care, transitional care, or chronic care RN/case management experience OR Associates degree in Nursing and five (5) years acute care RN or acute care, transitional care, or chronic care RN/case management experience required. *If Associate in Nursing, must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program with an anticipated graduation date within the next 2 years. Will be appointed temporary until receipt of BSN. CPR-BLS certification is required by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Nursing or healthcare-related field and prior acute care case management experience preferred. General medical/surgical experience preferred; PRI certification a plus.
Work Days:
Monday-Friday, with some weekend and holiday coverage.
Message to Applicants:
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
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Clinical Project Manager Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Columbia University1
- Essen Health Care1
- Healthfirst1
- Hofstra University1
- Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education4
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Insurance1
- Medical Devices1
- Science & Research1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical project manager jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field required
- PMP or CAPM certification strongly preferred by New York employers
- Minimum three to five years of clinical trial or CRO project management experience
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination with sites and sponsors
Clinical Project Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical project manager in New York?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field followed by experience in clinical trial coordination or a CRO setting. New York does not require a state-issued license specific to clinical project management, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold PMP certification from the Project Management Institute or CAPM for earlier-career applicants. Many New York-based pharmaceutical and academic medical center employers treat CRA or clinical coordinator experience as the standard entry credential before promoting into a project management title.
How much do clinical project managers make in New York?
Clinical project managers in New York earn a median of about $121,040 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,580 for the lowest 10% to over $192,160 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical project managers in New York?
Employers hiring clinical project managers in New York right now include Columbia University, Essen Health Care, and Healthfirst, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of major pharmaceutical headquarters, large academic medical centers, and regional CRO offices means hiring activity is consistent year-round rather than tied to a single seasonal cycle.
Which New York cities have the most clinical project manager jobs?
New York, Rochester, and Bronx have the most clinical project manager openings in New York. New York City dominates because it is home to major hospital systems, biotech clusters in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and the U.S. offices of global pharmaceutical companies, while Tarrytown and White Plains draw significant hiring from Regeneron and other Hudson Valley life sciences employers operating large clinical development teams in Westchester County.
Are there remote clinical project manager jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles. About 0% of clinical project manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the desk-based, coordination-heavy nature of program and trial management work. The tasks most commonly performed remotely include vendor oversight, timeline tracking, and cross-functional reporting, while roles requiring frequent site visits or hands-on CRA oversight tend to require a hybrid or on-site arrangement.
How can I get hired as a clinical project manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a clinical trial coordinator or clinical research associate role at a New York academic medical center or CRO, where you build direct site and protocol management experience. Institutions such as NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai Health System, and Northwell Health regularly hire coordinators and associates who move into project management after gaining trial experience. Earning your CAPM while in a coordinator role, or completing a certificate program in clinical research through a New York university, meaningfully strengthens your candidacy for a junior clinical project manager opening.
Where can I find and apply to clinical project manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to clinical project manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings from employers across the pharmaceutical, biotech, academic medical, and CRO sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty area below and apply directly to the ones that match.
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