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As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity’s SOPs
- Implement and coordinate assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management,subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training,collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports.
- Apply project management concepts to manage risk and improve quality in the conduct of a clinical research study
- Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects,sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
- Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Verify and escalate patient safety concerns by ensuring all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs.
- Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
- Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented
- Create, collect and submit regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations and IRB requirements.
- Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person pre screens.
- Create and execute recruitment strategies defined by Clinical Research Team
- Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
- Understand product development life cycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points
- Understand the disease process or condition under study
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Team to develop Quality Control strategy for reviewingone’s work on an ongoing basis and in preparation for monitor visits.
- Perform clinical duties (e.g., drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG,lab processing) within scope
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
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High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the
life science industry AND1 year Clinical Research Coordinator experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient ability to work as a team player
- Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficient ability to multi-task
- Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
- Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with minimal guidance
- Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
- Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
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Sit or stand for long periods of time
Travel locally and nationally - Communicate in person and by a telephone
-
Limited walking required
Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
As an employee of Velocity, you are the most integral part of our mission. For talented candidates who perform at a high level, Velocity will invest to support career advancement and reward performance. Whether you are new to clinical research or are an industry veteran, we invite you to apply to Velocity.
Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and company holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company-match, and an annual incentive program.
Summary:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct and manage clinical trials in accordance with the study protocol, GCP, ICH Guidelines and Velocity’s SOPs
- Implement and coordinate assigned clinical trials including start up, vendor management,subject recruitment, source development review, scheduling subjects, protocol training,collection of regulatory documents, conducting visits, ensuring data is entered in a timely manner and all queries are resolved, managing and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, and deviations, implementing new protocol amendments, providing all close out reports.
- Apply project management concepts to manage risk and improve quality in the conduct of a clinical research study
- Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies to successfully manage assigned protocols.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, leadership, study subjects,sponsors, CROs, and vendors.
- Apply good documentation practices when collecting and correcting data, transferring data to sponsor/CRO data capture systems and resolving queries
- Maintain confidentiality of patient protected health information, sponsor confidential information and Velocity confidential information
- Verify and escalate patient safety concerns by ensuring all adverse events, serious adverse events, and adverse events of special interest are followed and reported in accordance with the protocol and Velocity SOPs.
- Ensure all data is entered into the sponsor's data portal and all queries are resolved in a timely manner
- Ensure staff are delegated and trained appropriately and documented
- Create, collect and submit regulatory documents to Sponsors and IRBs as required per protocol, GCP/ICH regulations and IRB requirements.
- Evaluate potential subjects for participation in clinical trials including phone and in person pre screens.
- Create and execute recruitment strategies defined by Clinical Research Team
- Understand key timelines, endpoints, required vendors, and patient population for each assigned protocol.
- Understand product development life cycle and significance of protocol design including critical data points
- Understand the disease process or condition under study
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Team to develop Quality Control strategy for reviewingone’s work on an ongoing basis and in preparation for monitor visits.
- Perform clinical duties (e.g., drug preparation and administration, fibroscan, phlebotomy, ECG,lab processing) within scope
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
- Associate’s degree with 4 years relevant experience in the life science industry OR
-
High School Graduate and/or technical degree with minimum of 6 years relevant experience in the
life science industry AND1 year Clinical Research Coordinator experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in the use of the following technology: Computers, Microsoft Office software, fax, copier, and multi-line telephone.
- Proficient ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient verbal, written, and organizational skills
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient ability to work as a team player
- Proficient ability to read, write, and speak English
- Proficient ability to multi-task
- Proficient ability to follow written guidelines
- Proficient ability to work independently, plan and prioritize with minimal guidance
- Proficient ability to be flexible/adapt as daily schedule may change rapidly
- Must be detail oriented
- Demonstrated problem solving and strategic decision making ability.
- Proficient in accepting individual responsibility for actions taken and demonstrating professionalism when judged, critiqued and/or praised.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
-
Sit or stand for long periods of time
Travel locally and nationally - Communicate in person and by a telephone
-
Limited walking required
Limited to lifting up to 30 pounds
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Who's Hiring
- UT Southwestern Medical Center40
- EmVenio Research33
- Iterative Health33
- Massachusetts General Hospital33
- Houston Methodist29
Top Industries Hiring
- Education69
- Healthcare & Medical Services69
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals25
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Human Resources2
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 UT Southwestern Medical Center, EmVenio Research, and Iterative Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 44% of clinical research manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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