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Senior level clinical research jobs place experienced professionals in charge of study design, protocol oversight, and the teams or programs that carry trials from planning through completion. Roles range across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Jobot, Colgate-Palmolive, and Cambridge Pharma Consulting hiring at this level now.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Family & Community Medicine Chair Office, is seeking a Manager-Clinical Research Administration.
The Clinical Research Administration Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of clinical trial operations within the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UAB. This position is responsible for managing a team of clinical coordinators, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering collaboration with internal and external research sites. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a proven track record in clinical research management.
General Responsibilities
To act as a subject matter expert (SME) for faculty and staff regarding administrative duties for industry and sponsored clinical research.
To serve as a referral resource for the clinical research community at UAB.
To manage and maintain the study s compliance with institutional requirements.
To manage division-wide training in ethical conduct of research.
To manage, assess and determine solutions for operational shortcomings of protocols.
To provide human resources oversight for subordinate personnel.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Manages and supervises clinical research coordinators and research staff, including all applicable human resource functions, across multiple ongoing and upcoming clinical trials.
Prepares, submits, and maintains regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews, while supporting broader regulatory compliance activities as needed.
Leads and coordinates study activation, site initiation, ongoing management, and study closeout activities across multiple clinical research protocols.
Monitors study progress and staff activities to ensure adherence to study protocols, timelines, budgets, and all clinical and regulatory requirements.
Develops protocol-specific systems and study documentation, including process flows, training materials, CRFs, and other operational tools.
Prepares and manages study budgets, and collaborates with investigators and sponsors on financial planning and execution.
Provides training, mentorship, and professional development for research staff, including assigning responsibilities, reviewing work, and identifying process improvements.
Coordinates communication with internal teams, investigators, sponsors, and external research sites to ensure efficient trial operations and data integrity.
Develops and implements recruitment and retention strategies to support successful study enrollment and completion.
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines (e.g., FDA, IRB, GCP).
Collaborates with investigators, sponsors, and other stakeholders to support successful trial execution.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range: $77,640 - $126,170
Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification strongly preferred.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Family & Community Medicine Chair Office, is seeking a Manager-Clinical Research Administration.
The Clinical Research Administration Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of clinical trial operations within the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UAB. This position is responsible for managing a team of clinical coordinators, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering collaboration with internal and external research sites. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a proven track record in clinical research management.
General Responsibilities
To act as a subject matter expert (SME) for faculty and staff regarding administrative duties for industry and sponsored clinical research.
To serve as a referral resource for the clinical research community at UAB.
To manage and maintain the study s compliance with institutional requirements.
To manage division-wide training in ethical conduct of research.
To manage, assess and determine solutions for operational shortcomings of protocols.
To provide human resources oversight for subordinate personnel.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Manages and supervises clinical research coordinators and research staff, including all applicable human resource functions, across multiple ongoing and upcoming clinical trials.
Prepares, submits, and maintains regulatory documentation, including IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews, while supporting broader regulatory compliance activities as needed.
Leads and coordinates study activation, site initiation, ongoing management, and study closeout activities across multiple clinical research protocols.
Monitors study progress and staff activities to ensure adherence to study protocols, timelines, budgets, and all clinical and regulatory requirements.
Develops protocol-specific systems and study documentation, including process flows, training materials, CRFs, and other operational tools.
Prepares and manages study budgets, and collaborates with investigators and sponsors on financial planning and execution.
Provides training, mentorship, and professional development for research staff, including assigning responsibilities, reviewing work, and identifying process improvements.
Coordinates communication with internal teams, investigators, sponsors, and external research sites to ensure efficient trial operations and data integrity.
Develops and implements recruitment and retention strategies to support successful study enrollment and completion.
Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and guidelines (e.g., FDA, IRB, GCP).
Collaborates with investigators, sponsors, and other stakeholders to support successful trial execution.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary Range: $77,640 - $126,170
Bachelor's degree in a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification strongly preferred.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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Senior Level Clinical Research Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level clinical research job?
Employers at this level look for deep protocol ownership, demonstrated regulatory expertise, and a history of leading cross-functional study teams. Candidates who can show they have driven trials through IND submissions, FDA inspections, or NDA filings stand out. Highlighting your ability to mentor junior staff and manage CRO or vendor relationships signals the leadership scope these roles demand.
Which companies hire senior level clinical researchs?
Companies hiring senior level clinical researchs right now include Jobot, Colgate-Palmolive, and Cambridge Pharma Consulting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors, full-service CROs, and medical device manufacturers with active late-phase or post-market programs.
Are there remote senior level clinical research jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by role type and therapeutic area. About 42% of senior level clinical research openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with fully remote positions most common in clinical operations, data management, and regulatory affairs rather than site-facing monitoring roles.
What makes a clinical research role senior level?
Senior level clinical research roles are defined by independent ownership of study design decisions, accountability for regulatory submissions, and responsibility for mentoring or directing junior coordinators, associates, or CRAs. Rather than executing tasks under supervision, senior professionals set direction on protocols, lead vendor oversight, and represent the function in cross-departmental or sponsor-facing settings.
Which industries hire the most senior level clinical researchs?
Senior Level clinical research roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large, complex pipelines requiring experienced professionals who can own regulatory strategy and coordinate multi-site trials without close oversight.