Entry Level Clinical Research Manager Jobs
New grad clinical research manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused academic project can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like Medpace, IQVIA, and University of Miami hiring at this level now.
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Summary
Conducts Phase 1-4 Clinical Trials for patients and captures study-related data for sponsors.
Responsibilities
- Conducts Initiation, monitoring and close out visits with sponsors.
- Collaborates to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and standards.
- Assists with preparing for and responding to audits.
- Participates in audits.
- Reports Adverse events and resolves data queries with sponsors.
- Processes and ships study required specimens.
- Obtains medical history, monitors patient care, assess ongoing patient status and monitors treatment side effects.
- Screens and consents patient's for clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Provides patient and family support and education regarding protocol related drugs and procedures.
- Documents patient/study results using the electronic medical record (EPIC) and completes data requirements for sponsors.
- Communicates patient/study results on an ongoing basis to research team.
- Coordinate activities of multidisciplinary team that cares for the patient as well as patient visits and necessary testing.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH - PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH - REPORTING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- Accredited Program (Required)
- Foreign Medical Doctor Degree (FOREIGN MD DEGREE) - Classroom Training (CLASSROOM TRAINING)
- Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
- Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
- Complexity of Work: Ability to travel for protocol related investigator meetings and research related training. This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The incumbent must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when required.
- Required Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience. At least two (2) years of clinical research experience.
- Other Information: Proof of Graduation certificate for foreign trained MDs or equivalents clinical programs.
- Additional Education Info: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program or Foreign Medical doctor program or Equivalent relevant degree
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 60%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 60%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 60%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift
Days
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Summary
Conducts Phase 1-4 Clinical Trials for patients and captures study-related data for sponsors.
Responsibilities
- Conducts Initiation, monitoring and close out visits with sponsors.
- Collaborates to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and standards.
- Assists with preparing for and responding to audits.
- Participates in audits.
- Reports Adverse events and resolves data queries with sponsors.
- Processes and ships study required specimens.
- Obtains medical history, monitors patient care, assess ongoing patient status and monitors treatment side effects.
- Screens and consents patient's for clinical trials using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Provides patient and family support and education regarding protocol related drugs and procedures.
- Documents patient/study results using the electronic medical record (EPIC) and completes data requirements for sponsors.
- Communicates patient/study results on an ongoing basis to research team.
- Coordinate activities of multidisciplinary team that cares for the patient as well as patient visits and necessary testing.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DEVELOPS RELATIONSHIPS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, RESEARCH - PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH - REPORTING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- Accredited Program (Required)
- Foreign Medical Doctor Degree (FOREIGN MD DEGREE) - Classroom Training (CLASSROOM TRAINING)
- Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate
- Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information
- Complexity of Work: Ability to travel for protocol related investigator meetings and research related training. This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The incumbent must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action when required.
- Required Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience. At least two (2) years of clinical research experience.
- Other Information: Proof of Graduation certificate for foreign trained MDs or equivalents clinical programs.
- Additional Education Info: Graduate from an accredited professional nursing program or Foreign Medical doctor program or Equivalent relevant degree
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 60%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 60%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 80%
- Squatting = 60%
- Standing = 80%
- Walking = 80%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 60%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%
Shift
Days
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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- Medpace10
- IQVIA9
- University of Miami8
- Johns Hopkins University6
- Medical College of Wisconsin6
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- Education78
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- Consulting & Professional Services20
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Entry Level Clinical Research Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical research manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates with a relevant degree in life sciences, public health, or a related field, plus hands-on exposure through internships, co-ops, or clinical trial coursework. Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, basic regulatory documentation, and any experience coordinating study activities, even in an academic setting, gives candidates a clear edge over applicants with no direct exposure to research operations.
Which companies hire entry level clinical research managers?
Companies hiring entry level clinical research managers right now include Medpace, IQVIA, and University of Miami, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, academic medical centers, and hospital systems building out their clinical operations teams.
Are there remote entry level clinical research manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles are more common at this level given the hands-on nature of clinical trial coordination. About 22% of entry level clinical research manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility should filter for those specifically when searching current openings on Migrate Mate.
Are these new grad clinical research manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates with zero to two years of experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists a degree as the core requirement, counts internships or practicum hours toward experience, or accepts a strong academic portfolio in place of a lengthy professional history. These are the roles where a new grad has a genuine shot.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical research managers?
Entry Level clinical research manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they run ongoing clinical trials and regulatory submissions that require dedicated coordination staff, even at the junior level.