Clinical Research Manager Jobs in California
Clinical Research Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, and academic medical centers, with openings at every level from associate clinical research manager through executive director. The largest hiring metros are San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles, where established employers such as Genentech, Johnson & Johnson, and UCLA Health maintain significant clinical operations. The most in-demand specialties are oncology trials, Phase II through IV study management, and regulatory compliance oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This 60% position (24 hours per week) will involve conducting on-site study visits at Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco's Mission Bay, and may require presence at Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, based on the needs of the department. Flexibility is required, as the study's needs will determine the number of hours worked on any given day.
Duties include conducting study visits, participant recruitment, data entry, regulatory maintenance, conducting monitoring visits, submitting to the Institutional Review Board, and other study coordination duties.
We invite candidates to please address the following questions in your cover letter:
- Describe your experience with research, clinical trials, working with patients, children, families, or children with hormone conditions.
- Describe your organizational skills and provide an example of how you handle competing priorities.
- What are your plans for the next 2-3+ years (are you planning to go back to school, if so, what program/timeline for matriculation, etc.)?
- Are you currently in school or employed? If so, please describe.
- Do you speak any other languages? If so, which one(s)?
- This position is 24 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus.
- Some remote work may be possible depending on the needs of the studies and current department policies.
- The number of hours worked per day varies each week depending on the needs of the studies.
- There are occasional evening and rare weekend hours to accommodate our patients’ schedules, usually for a phone call to discuss the study.
- There is the possibility of increasing the number of hours per week in the future.
- Are you able to commit to this schedule?
- If selected for this position, when would you be able to start?
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma; or equivalent experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team
- Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments, and outside institutions; and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population
- Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment; project management and coordination skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines on concurrent projects
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians Experience and/or comfort working with children, adolescents, and families
Preferred Qualifications:
- Career interest in working with children and/or adolescents and their families
- Fluency in the usage of Institutional Review Board (IRB) online iRIS system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system
- Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation
- Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals
- Experience with accessing electronic medical records and entering the data into REDCap and other platforms
- Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: Access, Stata, SASS/ SPSS, and Teleform programming platforms
- Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
- Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- The Protection of Human Research Subjects
- IRB regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects
- Effective Cash Handling Procedures
- Environmental Health and Safety Training
- Fire Safety Training
This 60% position (24 hours per week) will involve conducting on-site study visits at Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco's Mission Bay, and may require presence at Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, based on the needs of the department. Flexibility is required, as the study's needs will determine the number of hours worked on any given day.
Duties include conducting study visits, participant recruitment, data entry, regulatory maintenance, conducting monitoring visits, submitting to the Institutional Review Board, and other study coordination duties.
We invite candidates to please address the following questions in your cover letter:
- Describe your experience with research, clinical trials, working with patients, children, families, or children with hormone conditions.
- Describe your organizational skills and provide an example of how you handle competing priorities.
- What are your plans for the next 2-3+ years (are you planning to go back to school, if so, what program/timeline for matriculation, etc.)?
- Are you currently in school or employed? If so, please describe.
- Do you speak any other languages? If so, which one(s)?
- This position is 24 hours per week, primarily Monday through Friday at the UCSF Mission Bay Campus.
- Some remote work may be possible depending on the needs of the studies and current department policies.
- The number of hours worked per day varies each week depending on the needs of the studies.
- There are occasional evening and rare weekend hours to accommodate our patients’ schedules, usually for a phone call to discuss the study.
- There is the possibility of increasing the number of hours per week in the future.
- Are you able to commit to this schedule?
- If selected for this position, when would you be able to start?
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma; or equivalent experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team
- Attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent, effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with subjects, team members, other departments, and outside institutions; and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while working with a diverse subject population
- Ability to work well independently, complete projects in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects to ensure the completion of essential tasks by deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Windows
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-based environment; project management and coordination skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines on concurrent projects
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with patients, co-workers, & physicians Experience and/or comfort working with children, adolescents, and families
Preferred Qualifications:
- Career interest in working with children and/or adolescents and their families
- Fluency in the usage of Institutional Review Board (IRB) online iRIS system for submission, renewal, and modification of protocols through this system
- Understanding of patient population to create rapport and a relationship, while also giving insight to what is realistic and appropriate for patient participation
- Certification by the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals
- Experience with accessing electronic medical records and entering the data into REDCap and other platforms
- Knowledge of UCSF and departmental policies for dealing with reimbursement, guidelines for research, confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, following the UCSF mission statement and purpose for research, and a clear understanding of policies and procedures on patient safety and confidentiality (electronic and hard copy medical records, patient charts, communication, etc.); knowledge of medical terminology, research policies and guidelines, guidelines for packing/shipping infectious substances, database building/analysis, and data management within some of the following: Access, Stata, SASS/ SPSS, and Teleform programming platforms
- Experience applying the following regulations and guidelines:
- Good Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Health Information and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- The Protection of Human Research Subjects
- IRB regulations for recruitment and consent of research subjects
- Effective Cash Handling Procedures
- Environmental Health and Safety Training
- Fire Safety Training
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Clinical Research Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of California - San Francisco27
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center25
- Stanford University19
- Kaiser Permanente9
- UC Irvine Health7
Top Industries Hiring
- Education17
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals9
- Medical Devices2
- Staffing & Recruiting1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field required
- Minimum five years of clinical trial experience including supervisory or team lead responsibilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- ACRP Certified Clinical Research Professional or SOCRA CCRP certification strongly preferred
- Experience managing CRO relationships and coordinating multi-site California trial networks
Clinical Research Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research manager in California?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field followed by several years of hands-on clinical trial coordination experience. California does not issue a state-specific license for clinical research managers, but most hiring managers expect a nationally recognized credential such as the ACRP Certified Clinical Research Professional or the SOCRA CCRP. Large California research institutions and biotechs treat these credentials as a practical hiring standard rather than a preference.
Which companies hire clinical research managers in California?
Employers hiring clinical research managers in California right now include University of California - San Francisco, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Stanford University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's dense concentration of biopharmaceutical headquarters and major academic medical centers means the hiring base is unusually broad, ranging from large global sponsors to specialized CROs and hospital-based research programs.
Which California cities have the most clinical research manager jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Stanford account for the most clinical research manager openings in California. The Bay Area's concentration of biotechnology headquarters and San Diego's pharmaceutical and biotech corridor drive most of the volume, while Los Angeles draws demand from its large academic medical centers and hospital systems running sponsored trials across multiple therapeutic areas.
Are there remote clinical research manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based roles, since clinical research managers frequently oversee on-site trial activities and investigator visits. About 53% of clinical research manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically concentrated in study oversight, vendor management, and regulatory document review functions rather than active site monitoring work.
How can I get hired as a clinical research manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic starting point is a clinical research coordinator or clinical trials associate role, which large California employers such as UCSF Health, Cedars-Sinai, and UC San Diego Health use as the entry tier for their research pipelines. From there, lateral moves into CRO project associate positions at firms operating out of San Francisco or San Diego build the trial management exposure that California hiring managers require. Earning a SOCRA CCRP or ACRP credential early signals seriousness and accelerates the path to a managerial title.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical research manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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