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Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.
Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.
You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Managers play a vibrant, integral role at Huron. Their invaluable knowledge reflects in the projects they manage and the teams they lead. Known for being politically savvy, they build long-standing partnerships with clients, while collaborating with colleagues to solve their most important challenges. They plan, shape, and deliver technology and financial solutions that achieve results and seamlessly align with client goals, visions, and missions.
Remarkably versatile, our Managers also spend significant time mentoring junior staff on the engagement team—tirelessly sharing expertise, feedback, and encouragement. This commitment benefits Huron profoundly by promoting a culture of respect, unity, collaboration, and personal achievement.
Our environment inspires and rewards growth…
As a Manager, you have the unique opportunity to specialize in areas of accounting, finance, and enterprise systems that showcase your expertise while pursuing your individual career vision. Huron is large enough to provide the exposure and opportunity needed for professional growth, yet small enough to ensure personalized development and meaningful mentorship.
Huron’s Finance & Operations ("Fin Ops") team regularly supports colleges and universities during periods of leadership transition, most commonly following the departures of key finance roles within the CFO's Office (Controllers, Budget Directors, Accountants, and other finance leaders). These engagements often begin as interim staffing support and evolve into broader financial operations projects requiring leadership, problem-solving, and team development support.
Managers in this role are expected to step into complex environments quickly, stabilize accounting and reporting functions, and lead both clients and engagement teams through periods of change.
Every Manager contributes to who we are as an organization—and the more you evolve, the more we do. An exciting career experience awaits you: it’s intense, analytically rigorous, practical, entrepreneurial, intellectually stimulating—and most definitely—career-defining.
It’s the Huron Way.
Responsibilities Include:
- Serve in interim leadership and senior individual contributor roles (e.g., Controller, Associate/Assistant Controller, Budget Director) for higher education institutions.
- Act as a subject matter expert in accounting and budget with a strong understanding of university operations, governance, and regulatory considerations.
- Lead the resolution of complex financial reporting issues and respond to financial inquiries by performing detailed analysis within general ledger and financial reporting systems.
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and persistence in identifying root causes of accounting or reporting issues, reconciling data, and improving processes.
- Develop project plans to address client challenges and maintain project momentum for the entire project team.
- Train, mentor, and supervise client staff and Huron engagement team members, including junior resources staffed as projects expand.
- Perform and/or Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including close processes, reconciliations, budget support, and financial reporting.
- Leverage audit experience to support external audit coordination, respond to auditor inquiries, and strengthen internal controls.
- Contribute experience from finance system implementations or transitions, including supporting end users through system changes and data validation.
- Present financial information, findings, and recommendations to senior administrators and executives, articulating both detailed analysis and broader strategic implications.
- Deliver strong verbal and written communications on project work that is clear, concise, and easily understood by non-technical individuals.
- Collaborate with FinOps and broader Huron teams to identify opportunities for expanded support as interim engagements evolve.
Required Qualification:
- U.S. work authorization required.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree in accounting or finance highly preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
- Significant experience in accounting and finance roles within a consulting and/or higher education environment.
- Strong experience serving in a Program Controller, Accountant, Auditor, Assurance, or Financial Reporting capacity.
- Demonstrate experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
- Hands-on experience with financial systems such as Ellucian/Banner, Oracle, Workday, or similar platforms.
- Passion for and commitment to the higher education industry.
- Ability to travel up to 50% annually and work extended hours as needed to meet client and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Seeking Assistant Controller/Controller experience
- Audit experience, either as a practicing auditor or as part of an institutional role collaborating directly with external auditors
- Experience participating in financial system implementation or major system transition.
The estimated base salary for this job is 140,000- $185,000 The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $168,000 - $222,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.
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United States of AmericaHuron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.
Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.
You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Managers play a vibrant, integral role at Huron. Their invaluable knowledge reflects in the projects they manage and the teams they lead. Known for being politically savvy, they build long-standing partnerships with clients, while collaborating with colleagues to solve their most important challenges. They plan, shape, and deliver technology and financial solutions that achieve results and seamlessly align with client goals, visions, and missions.
Remarkably versatile, our Managers also spend significant time mentoring junior staff on the engagement team—tirelessly sharing expertise, feedback, and encouragement. This commitment benefits Huron profoundly by promoting a culture of respect, unity, collaboration, and personal achievement.
Our environment inspires and rewards growth…
As a Manager, you have the unique opportunity to specialize in areas of accounting, finance, and enterprise systems that showcase your expertise while pursuing your individual career vision. Huron is large enough to provide the exposure and opportunity needed for professional growth, yet small enough to ensure personalized development and meaningful mentorship.
Huron’s Finance & Operations ("Fin Ops") team regularly supports colleges and universities during periods of leadership transition, most commonly following the departures of key finance roles within the CFO's Office (Controllers, Budget Directors, Accountants, and other finance leaders). These engagements often begin as interim staffing support and evolve into broader financial operations projects requiring leadership, problem-solving, and team development support.
Managers in this role are expected to step into complex environments quickly, stabilize accounting and reporting functions, and lead both clients and engagement teams through periods of change.
Every Manager contributes to who we are as an organization—and the more you evolve, the more we do. An exciting career experience awaits you: it’s intense, analytically rigorous, practical, entrepreneurial, intellectually stimulating—and most definitely—career-defining.
It’s the Huron Way.
Responsibilities Include:
- Serve in interim leadership and senior individual contributor roles (e.g., Controller, Associate/Assistant Controller, Budget Director) for higher education institutions.
- Act as a subject matter expert in accounting and budget with a strong understanding of university operations, governance, and regulatory considerations.
- Lead the resolution of complex financial reporting issues and respond to financial inquiries by performing detailed analysis within general ledger and financial reporting systems.
- Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and persistence in identifying root causes of accounting or reporting issues, reconciling data, and improving processes.
- Develop project plans to address client challenges and maintain project momentum for the entire project team.
- Train, mentor, and supervise client staff and Huron engagement team members, including junior resources staffed as projects expand.
- Perform and/or Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including close processes, reconciliations, budget support, and financial reporting.
- Leverage audit experience to support external audit coordination, respond to auditor inquiries, and strengthen internal controls.
- Contribute experience from finance system implementations or transitions, including supporting end users through system changes and data validation.
- Present financial information, findings, and recommendations to senior administrators and executives, articulating both detailed analysis and broader strategic implications.
- Deliver strong verbal and written communications on project work that is clear, concise, and easily understood by non-technical individuals.
- Collaborate with FinOps and broader Huron teams to identify opportunities for expanded support as interim engagements evolve.
Required Qualification:
- U.S. work authorization required.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree in accounting or finance highly preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
- Significant experience in accounting and finance roles within a consulting and/or higher education environment.
- Strong experience serving in a Program Controller, Accountant, Auditor, Assurance, or Financial Reporting capacity.
- Demonstrate experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial management.
- Hands-on experience with financial systems such as Ellucian/Banner, Oracle, Workday, or similar platforms.
- Passion for and commitment to the higher education industry.
- Ability to travel up to 50% annually and work extended hours as needed to meet client and project demands.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Seeking Assistant Controller/Controller experience
- Audit experience, either as a practicing auditor or as part of an institutional role collaborating directly with external auditors
- Experience participating in financial system implementation or major system transition.
The estimated base salary for this job is 140,000- $185,000 The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $168,000 - $222,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related field
- Minimum two years of clinical research or CRO site monitoring experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulations
- Experience using electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- ACRP CCRC, CCRA, or SOCRA CCRP certification preferred or required
- Strong written communication skills for protocol review and regulatory documentation
Tips for Your Clinical Research Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume to trial phases
Hiring managers scan for the specific trial phases you've managed. Call out Phase I, II, III, or IV experience by name in your resume summary and work history, not just the therapeutic areas, so reviewers can match you to their pipeline immediately.
List your GCP certifications upfront
Good Clinical Practice certification and any ACRP or SOCRA credentials belong in a dedicated certifications section near the top of your resume. Applicant tracking systems screen for these exact terms before a human ever reads your application.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by sponsor type
Distinguish between CRO roles, sponsor-side positions, and site-based consulting before you apply. The day-to-day work, travel expectations, and protocol involvement differ significantly, and your cover letter should reflect which model fits your background and preferences.
Prepare a site management scenario answer
Interviewers for clinical research consultant roles almost always ask how you've handled a protocol deviation or a site falling behind enrollment. Prepare a concise, specific example using the situation, action, and result structure before your first phone screen.
Negotiate start dates around active studies
If you're mid-study at a current role, disclose your availability honestly during the offer stage. Most hiring teams understand clinical timelines and will negotiate a start date rather than lose a qualified candidate over a few weeks.
Clinical Research Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research consultants?
The most active employers for clinical research consultants right now are Huron Consulting, GuruSchools, and Cambia Health Solutions, and the most openings are in Illinois, Idaho, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract research organizations and large pharmaceutical sponsors tend to post the highest volume of openings.
How many clinical research consultant jobs are remote?
About 100% of clinical research consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by function. Roles focused on data management, regulatory writing, and protocol development are most likely to be remote, while site monitoring and patient-facing positions typically require travel or on-site presence.
How do you become a clinical research consultant?
Start with a degree in a life science, nursing, or pharmacy field, then gain hands-on trial experience as a clinical research associate or coordinator. Earning a GCP certification through ACRP or SOCRA strengthens your profile. Most consultant roles expect direct site monitoring or sponsor-side study management experience before you transition into an independent or advisory capacity.
Can you get a clinical research consultant job with little experience?
Entry-level consultant roles do exist, particularly at contract research organizations that hire and train clinical research associates on the job. A science degree, any hands-on research or clinical exposure from internships or academic studies, and a completed GCP training course all improve your candidacy. Applying to CRO training programs is a practical first step when you have limited direct trial experience.
What does the clinical research consultant interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter phone screen focused on your therapeutic area background and GCP knowledge, followed by a technical interview where a clinical operations lead asks about protocol deviations, enrollment challenges, and regulatory documentation. A final round with senior management or a client team is common, and some employers assign a brief case study or scenario exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, therapeutic area, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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