Clinical Research Manager Jobs in Colorado
Clinical Research Manager jobs in Colorado are in strong demand, concentrated in pharmaceutical and biotech research, hospital-based clinical trials, and contract research organizations serving the life sciences corridor along the Front Range. Denver, Aurora, and Boulder account for the largest share of openings, with anchor employers such as UCHealth, SCL Health (Intermountain Health), and Charles River Laboratories maintaining consistent hiring activity in the state. The most in-demand specialties are oncology trial management, regulatory affairs oversight, and Phase II through Phase IV study coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Summary
The Clinical Research Coordinator Senior is a seasoned Coordinator who can work across multiple complex modalities and is responsible for participating in the day-to-day operations of complex, multi-site clinical research programs and/or studies conducted by Principal Investigators (PIs) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Performs a variety of administrative and operational duties involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and review of clinical research data. Facilitates the accomplishment of research programs and/or study goals. Works independently and leads others in navigating the clinical research environment and participates in a variety of departmental and/or divisional initiatives. Provides oversight to Clinical Research Coordinators and other related team members. Works under minimal supervision.
The Hospitalist Medicine Research Team is seeking a highly motivated, adaptable, and collaborative individual to join our team. The Clinical Research Coordinator Senior will work closely with investigators, clinical staff, and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate study operations in a dynamic inpatient environment. This individual will be responsible for operationalizing complex inpatient studies, identifying and addressing study barriers, and providing regular updates to principal investigators, leadership, and other key stakeholders. The role requires close collaboration with clinical teams while maintaining a high level of autonomy, accountability, and initiative. The successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can work independently while effectively communicating priorities, challenges, and study progress.
Shift
Colorado Child Health Research Institute - Hospitalist Medicine Team
Monday - Friday
Day shift
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepares and takes part in site initiation, monitoring, closeout visits, and document storage activities, and related training, creation of SOPs and implementation of operational plans. Assembles the necessary parties to ensure that all required agreements are in place. Utilizes and assists with training team members on electronic data capture systems, technologies, and software necessary for clinical research program and/or study operations. Scores tests, enters data, and completes required forms accurately and according to protocol. Leads the development of data collection documents and instruments, maintains subject level documentation, and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies, identifies issues recommends solutions.
- Identifies and liaises with various regulatory partners (IRB, compliance, legal) as needed for clarity in effectively supporting research operations. Identifies gaps and participates in policy, standard operating procedures and guideline development as required to enhance research operations in the CHRE. Submits assigned studies for review and approval and provides status updates throughout the startup process. Assists regulatory team with Institutional Review Board (IRB) preparation and submission.
- Screens, schedules, consents participants in a variety of clinical research programs and/or studies. Explains the difference between clinical activities and research activities, risk and benefits of study participation to participants. Conducts difficult, sensitive conversations with patients/families. Employs, evaluates, and assists with the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention, and assists participants with individual needs. Collects information to determine feasibility, recruitment, and retention strategies. Collects, prepares, processes, ships, and maintains inventory of research specimens.
- Develops and optimizes protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs). Conducts and documents visits and testing/interviews according to all regulatory and organizational protocols. Completes and submits along with regulatory team the AE reports, according to institution and sponsor-specific reporting requirements. Serves as a resource regarding institutional and sponsor-specific reporting requirements. Assists with the development of proposals or protocols. Identifies and communicates related shortcomings. Maintains appropriate related documentation and tracks IP compliance at both protocol and subject level.
- Human Subject Research Protection - Maintains compliance with institutional requirements and policies. Develops and maintains a familiarity with the ethical conduct of research and safeguards needed when conducting clinical research. Serves as a resource and assists with the design of safeguards to ensure ethical conduct and to protect vulnerable populations and participates in sponsor required training. Serves as a resource and trainer for issues related to professional guidelines and code of ethics. Identifies and facilitates resolution of potential problems and risks to the participant, study and/or institution.
- Leads team meetings. Proactively includes others in decision making and escalates issues to leadership as necessary. Provides significant contribution and influence upon research work, activities and/or productivity of study teams. Leads a committee or task force under direction of a supervisor. Leads scientific or programmatic presentations. Identifies various stakeholders (statistical, operational, etc.) to ensure adequate design, implementation, and testing of clinical research program and/or study aims. Implements with leadership team on the operational elements needed for the conduct of clinical and translational programs and/or studies.
- Investigates incomplete, inaccurate, or missing data/documents to ensure accuracy and completeness of data and assists management with resolution. Recognizes and reports vulnerabilities related to security of physical and electronic data. Assists with recognizing trends related to data quality and develops and implements retraining as appropriate. Adheres to and oversees the development and assessment of quality assurance processes. Identifies issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with team members and management. Recognizes when data agreements or special regulatory requirements are necessary and acts as a resource and mentor to determine when special contracts are necessary and escalates to stakeholders. Develops systems and/or frameworks for quality assurance processes in collaboration with leadership.
- Participates in and provides oversight to monitoring financial study milestones, corresponding reporting and ensuring participant care expenses have appropriate financial routing. Comprehensive understanding of institutional process for the development of budgets. Proactively identify gap deficits and escalating.
- Provides oversight, training and coaching to team members working in the clinical research environment, specifically with the concepts of program and/or study design.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degrees
- Bachelor of General Studies
- Area of Study
- No specific area of study
- Experience
- Required: Three (3) years of clinical, clinical support, and or clinical research related experience.
- Equivalency
- None
- Licenses & Certifications
- None
- Additional Requirements
- Equivalency Equivalency: Associate degree in a related field with (5) five years of clinical related experience may be considered in lieu of minimum education requirement.
- Competency
- None
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Hourly Range: $26.99 to $40.49
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Clinical Research Manager Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Colorado15

- IQVIA7

- Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers3

- National Jewish Health2

- Fortrea1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research manager jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field required
- Minimum five years of clinical research experience including direct trial management
- ACRP or SOCRA certification (CCRC, CCRP, or CCRA) strongly preferred by Colorado employers
- Demonstrated experience managing GCP-compliant protocols and IRB submissions
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Oracle Clinical
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional study teams and manage site coordinators
Clinical Research Manager Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research manager in Colorado?
Colorado does not issue a state-specific license for clinical research managers, so the path runs through education, experience, and nationally recognized certification. Most hiring managers expect a bachelor's degree in a life or health science field, several years of hands-on clinical trial coordination, and a credential such as the CCRA from ACRP or the CCRP from SOCRA. Colorado's active biotech and academic medical center environment means candidates who have worked under GCP guidelines and managed IRB submissions move to manager roles faster.
Which companies hire clinical research managers in Colorado?
Employers hiring clinical research managers in Colorado right now include University of Colorado, IQVIA, and Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Colorado's Front Range life sciences corridor, anchored by research hospitals and contract research organizations in the Denver and Boulder metro areas, drives consistent year-round demand for this role.
Which Colorado cities have the most clinical research manager jobs?
Aurora, Denver, and Englewood have the most clinical research manager openings in Colorado. Denver and Aurora lead because of their concentration of large academic medical centers, hospital systems, and CRO regional offices, while Boulder's biotech and pharmaceutical startup ecosystem generates steady demand for experienced trial managers even outside the major hospital networks.
Are there remote clinical research manager jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles because clinical research managers routinely visit sites, oversee staff, and maintain direct protocol oversight. About 30% of clinical research manager openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting growing flexibility for the administrative and regulatory coordination portions of the role. Sponsor-side and CRO positions tend to offer more remote flexibility than hospital-based or academic positions.
How can I get hired as a clinical research manager in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a clinical research coordinator role at a Colorado academic medical center or hospital, such as UCHealth or Children's Hospital Colorado, which regularly hire coordinators without prior research experience for Phase II and Phase III oncology and cardiology trials. From there, earning a CCRC credential and taking on site management responsibilities positions you for a manager title within a few years. Some Colorado-based CROs also hire research associates with a clinical background in nursing or pharmacy as a lateral move into the trial management track.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research manager jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to clinical research manager jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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