Clinical Project Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Clinical Project Manager jobs in North Carolina are open across Durham, Cary, and Morrisville and other North Carolina metros, with employers like IQVIA, Fortrea, and Syneos Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Overview
IQVIA is hiring a clinical project manager to expand our dedicated Real World Evidence (RWE) FSP team, working fully within the environment of a prominent pharma company. In this role, the clinical project manager will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery of real-world observational studies within the oncology therapeutic area. It is important for this individual to have experience working in observational research across primary and secondary data collection study designs as well as leading clinical studies independently.
Who do you work with?
- Epidemiologists, data science, and clinical leads to deliver project specific goals and timelines
- Vendors to communicate status of deliverables and workflow
- Program and business leads to manage full portfolio of projects
What are you great at?
- Independently executing observational and real-world studies while balancing speed, quality, and cost
- Leading cross-functional teams to achieve milestones and resolve study issues
- Proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans
- Communicating clearly with stakeholders, including preparing and presenting project updates to leadership
- Good understanding of project financials including experience managing, contractual obligations and implications
- Driving operational excellence and strategic partnership with clients
- Managing vendors effectively across different sourcing models (in-house, hybrid, outsourced)
- Bringing clarity to complex or ambiguous situations and making informed decisions
- Results-oriented approach to work towards delivery and output
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, fast-paced, and evolving environment
Your responsibilities may include:
- Leading global, cross-functional observational study teams and owning delivery of contracted scope, timelines, and quality
- Developing study documentation, including project management plans
- Ensuring consistent use of study tools, training materials, and compliance with SOPs, policies, and procedures
- Monitoring study progress and financial performance; supporting forecasting and change control as needed
- Lead project vendor management related activities and communications per project requirements
- Anticipating operational and quality risks, responding to issues raised by the project team and planning/implementing appropriate corrective or preventative actions
- Generating project- or program-level metrics and reports for senior management
- Capturing lessons learned and contributing to continuous improvement and best practices
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field
- Minimum 4-6 years of experience in project management and/or clinical operations within pharma, CRO, or RWE environment (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
- Demonstrated experience leading observational or real-world evidence studies
- Strong understanding of RWE study designs and clinical research conduct and skill in applying applicable clinical research regulatory requirements
- Experience with primary and secondary data study designs
- Therapeutic area expertise desired (oncology)
LOCATION
Durham, United States of America
COMPENSATION
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $93,100.00 - $232,800.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
IQVIA is proud to be 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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Clinical Project Manager Job Market in North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- IQVIA6

- Fortrea4

- Syneos Health2

- WCG Clinical2

- Asklepios Biopharmaceutical1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals11
- Science & Research2
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
- Technology & Software1
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical project manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field
- Direct experience managing Phase I through Phase III clinical trials
- Proficiency with CTMS and EDC platforms such as Medidata or Veeva
- Project Management Professional or Clinical Research Associate certification preferred
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Experience overseeing CRO relationships, budgets, and site performance
Clinical Project Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical project manager jobs are there in North Carolina?
There are 17+ clinical project manager openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Durham, Cary, and Morrisville. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.
How much do clinical project managers make in North Carolina?
Clinical project managers in North Carolina earn a median of about $100,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,570 for the lowest 10% to over $164,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which North Carolina cities have the most clinical project manager jobs?
Durham, Cary, and Morrisville have the most clinical project manager openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire clinical project managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring clinical project managers in North Carolina include IQVIA, Fortrea, and Syneos Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote clinical project manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes. About 82% of clinical project manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.
How do I apply for clinical project manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can apply to clinical project manager jobs in North Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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