Clinical Research Manager Jobs
Clinical Research Manager jobs are open across pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and academic medical center sectors, from associate to senior and director level, with specializations in oncology trials, regulatory affairs, and multi-site study coordination. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Manager II to manage in the implementation of clinical research protocols. This is the second of three Clinical Research Manager levels.
This position will be in support of the Complex Exposure Threats Center of Excellence (CETCE) at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC. This research position will play a critical role in managing complex research workflows, providing oversight and review for junior team members, overseeing data processes, and supporting multidisciplinary collaborations by coordinating with internal and external collaborators. Key responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, quality, and secure storage of study data, and facilitating timely and compliant data transfer between collaborators. Applicants who can independently lead routine project meetings, effectively communicate detailed progress updates, independently identify and resolve operational issues, and efficiently coordinate tasks across team members to maintain project momentum will be given priority. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsive to project timelines, resources, and ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in managing clinical research protocols
- Ability to oversee data processes and ensure accuracy and quality
- Strong communication skills for providing detailed progress updates
- Capability to independently identify and resolve operational issues
- Experience in coordinating tasks across team members
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in multidisciplinary collaborations
- Familiarity with regulatory and ethical standards in clinical research
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
INTRODUCTION
HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Manager II to manage in the implementation of clinical research protocols. This is the second of three Clinical Research Manager levels.
This position will be in support of the Complex Exposure Threats Center of Excellence (CETCE) at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC. This research position will play a critical role in managing complex research workflows, providing oversight and review for junior team members, overseeing data processes, and supporting multidisciplinary collaborations by coordinating with internal and external collaborators. Key responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, quality, and secure storage of study data, and facilitating timely and compliant data transfer between collaborators. Applicants who can independently lead routine project meetings, effectively communicate detailed progress updates, independently identify and resolve operational issues, and efficiently coordinate tasks across team members to maintain project momentum will be given priority. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsive to project timelines, resources, and ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in managing clinical research protocols
- Ability to oversee data processes and ensure accuracy and quality
- Strong communication skills for providing detailed progress updates
- Capability to independently identify and resolve operational issues
- Experience in coordinating tasks across team members
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in multidisciplinary collaborations
- Familiarity with regulatory and ethical standards in clinical research
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Medpace126
- Syneos Health12
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute9
- IQVIA7
- Artech6
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals140
- Healthcare & Medical Services117
- Science & Research81
- Education50
- Consulting & Professional Services30
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Minimum of five years of clinical research experience including direct trial management
- Demonstrated knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Experience managing CRAs, site coordinators, or cross-functional study teams
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- Project Management Professional or SOCRA CCRP certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Clinical Research Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to protocol metrics
Hiring managers want to see concrete protocol management experience. Quantify the number of active protocols you oversaw, the phase of trials you managed, and the size of the site networks you coordinated, rather than describing duties in generic terms.
Highlight your ICH-GCP certification prominently
Most clinical research manager postings treat ICH-GCP certification as a baseline requirement. Place it in a dedicated certifications section near the top of your resume so screeners confirm it within the first few seconds of review.
Filter openings by therapeutic area first
Your oncology or cardiovascular trial experience rarely transfers seamlessly to rare disease or neuroscience programs. Targeting roles in the therapeutic areas where you already have protocol familiarity gets you past the initial screening and into substantive interviews faster.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare to walk through a deviation scenario
Interviewers for clinical research manager roles routinely ask how you handled a protocol deviation or audit finding. Prepare a specific example that shows your corrective action process, how you communicated with sponsors, and what outcome you achieved.
Negotiate on scope before signing
Before accepting an offer, clarify the number of active studies, site count, and whether CRA oversight responsibilities are included. Scope creep is common in this role, and misaligned expectations about travel burden or direct reports surface quickly after your start date.
Clinical Research Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research managers?
The companies hiring the most clinical research managers right now include Medpace, Syneos Health, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Texas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Large contract research organizations and integrated pharmaceutical companies tend to post the highest volumes of these roles year-round.
How many clinical research manager jobs are remote?
About 22% of clinical research manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the shift toward centralized monitoring and virtual site oversight. Roles focused on data management, medical writing coordination, and sponsor oversight tend to be the most remote-eligible, while positions requiring hands-on site audits or investigator meetings typically require regional travel.
How do you become a clinical research manager?
Start with a degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field, then gain hands-on experience as a clinical research associate or coordinator managing study sites under ICH-GCP guidelines. Build familiarity with electronic data capture platforms and regulatory submissions, earn a recognized certification such as SOCRA CCRP or ACRP CCRC, and progressively take on oversight responsibilities for CRAs or site staff before applying to manager-level roles.
Can I get a clinical research manager job without direct management experience?
Some employers will consider senior CRAs or lead coordinators who have informally mentored junior staff or served as a study lead, even without a formal management title. Framing project leadership, vendor oversight, or cross-functional coordination in your application materials helps bridge the gap. Targeting smaller sponsors or CROs where the manager role is more hands-on increases your chances compared to large pharma positions that require years of direct people management.
What does the clinical research manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a recruiter screen focused on therapeutic area experience and regulatory knowledge, followed by a competency-based interview with the hiring manager covering protocol oversight, deviation handling, and team management. A panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders such as data management or regulatory affairs is common at larger sponsors. Some employers add a case study or scenario exercise testing your approach to a site performance issue or audit finding.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research manager jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your therapeutic area experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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