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Clinical research professional jobs are open across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic medical centers, and contract research organizations, from entry-level coordinator to senior and principal roles, with specializations in clinical trial management, regulatory affairs, and data operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- BA/BS plus at least 2 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience to equal at least 6 years.
- Knowledge of clinical research, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and federal regulations related to clinical research.
- Exposure to mental health clinical care or mental health clinical research
- Exposure to FDA regulated drug and/or device clinical trials.
- Exposure with the Informed Consent Process.
- Exposure to OnCore or other CTMS software tools, including electronic databases
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and PC devices
- Consider kindness to clients and coworkers as a critical value in professional life
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, problem solve and prioritize tasks
- Possess excellent communication skills, verbal and written, in person, over the phone, and via brief and longer computer based messaging
- Some general experience with mentoring, training, or as a team lead
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with FDA regulated drug and/or device clinical trials, including FDA submission management
- Experience with REDCap Database/Form Development and project development
- Experience in mental health clinical care or research, particularly neuromodulation
- Experience with the Informed Consent Process, ideally with eConsent methods
- Experience with electronic medical records systems (e.g., Epic)
First, the candidate will focus on coordination of a trial of psilocybin combined with DBT in participants who have borderline personality disorder, including drug management and clinical care monitoring. Second, the candidate will enhance the lab’s ability to collect imaging data across studies prior to intervention, particularly before implantation of PACE, VNS, or starting a course of ECT or ketamine. Successful candidates will also be cross-trained in all procedures completed by the lab for other studies, to improve study management.
This candidate will work directly with participants receiving invasive brain stimulation treatment regularly, and a successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that trials are run in an ethical, scientifically rigorous, and timely manner, with a special emphasis on valuing kindness as it relates to self, the team and the participants who donate their time and energy to advance scientific discovery.
Please note, this position is not able to support a visa.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Recruitment - 15%
Responsible for patient recruitment, screening, consent, enrollment, and registrations for clinical studies in people with mood and/or substance use disorders
Specific Recruitment Duties:
- Maintain a working knowledge of patient eligibility and protocol specific requirements
- Participate in recruitment efforts for new study participants, including partnership with clinicians and community-based clinics
- Ensure that all candidates have a comprehensive understanding of study procedures
- Assist with or complete consenting/screening process for new study patients
- Collect/obtain all necessary screening samples to be sent to study sponsors
- Procure outside medical records and information as needed for study
- Complete other documentation as directed, such as database entry
- Facilitate physician review of study specific lab reports and participant assessments
Study Management - 50%
Monitor implementation, management, coordination and documentation of all study activities in accordance with GCP, federal regulations and institutional policies. Ensure that components of the project are completed in an ethically, scientifically, rigorous and timely manner. Continuously update safety records and procedures.
Specific Study Management Duties:
- Maintain working knowledge of assigned protocol
- Perform study procedures at all visits per protocol specific guidelines, managing follow up schedule
- As appropriate, complete training on clinical assessment and conduct with participants per protocol, including mental health questionnaires and cognitive assessments
- Communicate regularly with participants via phone, email and zoom via lab email address
- Complete case report forms and respond to monitor issues queries
- Complete adverse event (AE) logs and other study documentation
- Complete required forms for any serious adverse events (SAE) and report and notify appropriate departments / sponsors per requirements
- Schedule/conduct study monitor visits as directed by study sponsor
- Draft study protocol amendments as appropriate, working with regulatory specialist to submit and file
- Ensure paper or digital study logs are complete and updated
- Update participants on study amendments and complete the re-consenting process
- Communicate with principal investigator to ensure study specific procedures are completed
- Participate in new study start up and set up with upcoming sponsors and IPL staff
Data Management - 20%
Perform study data collection and entry; collect enrollment and treatment data, using charts, correspondence, electronic medical records, and personal communications with other healthcare workers; review collected data frequently for potential errors
Specific Data Management Duties:
- Maintain working knowledge of medical terminology, critical lab values, and understanding of medical conditions
- Maintain working knowledge of various sponsor specific databases and portals
- Enter patient registration and visit dates in various internal databases (Oncore and Florence) and medical chart as necessary
- Serve as the site data manager and staff contact for issues arising with data management or entry
- Prepare for monitoring visits by reviewing paper and electronic source regularly
Laboratory activities - 5%
Lab protocol set up, sample processing, packaging and send out as required per protocol. Must be able to follow standard operating procedures for select instruments and/or methods to meet requirements of the research.
Specific Laboratory Duties:
- Collecting samples from participants
- Communicating with laboratories across campus to ensure proper handling and delivering of samples, as appropriate
- Shipping to central laboratories, as appropriate
- Setting up protocol specific procedural manuals and documentation throughout study
Other Duties as Assigned - 10%
Attend and contribute to lab meetings and supervisory meetings, respond in a timely manner to inboxes (phone/email, personal/shared), participate in (and potentially present at) local and national conferences. Contribute to data analysis and publication/grant writing, as appropriate for role and experience. Attend goal setting and monitoring meetings with supervisor regularly and share professional development needs.
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.
Our mission is to:
- Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
- Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
- Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
- Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research
You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
- BA/BS plus at least 2 years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience to equal at least 6 years.
- Knowledge of clinical research, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and federal regulations related to clinical research.
- Exposure to mental health clinical care or mental health clinical research
- Exposure to FDA regulated drug and/or device clinical trials.
- Exposure with the Informed Consent Process.
- Exposure to OnCore or other CTMS software tools, including electronic databases
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and PC devices
- Consider kindness to clients and coworkers as a critical value in professional life
- Ability to work independently, make decisions, problem solve and prioritize tasks
- Possess excellent communication skills, verbal and written, in person, over the phone, and via brief and longer computer based messaging
- Some general experience with mentoring, training, or as a team lead
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with FDA regulated drug and/or device clinical trials, including FDA submission management
- Experience with REDCap Database/Form Development and project development
- Experience in mental health clinical care or research, particularly neuromodulation
- Experience with the Informed Consent Process, ideally with eConsent methods
- Experience with electronic medical records systems (e.g., Epic)
First, the candidate will focus on coordination of a trial of psilocybin combined with DBT in participants who have borderline personality disorder, including drug management and clinical care monitoring. Second, the candidate will enhance the lab’s ability to collect imaging data across studies prior to intervention, particularly before implantation of PACE, VNS, or starting a course of ECT or ketamine. Successful candidates will also be cross-trained in all procedures completed by the lab for other studies, to improve study management.
This candidate will work directly with participants receiving invasive brain stimulation treatment regularly, and a successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that trials are run in an ethical, scientifically rigorous, and timely manner, with a special emphasis on valuing kindness as it relates to self, the team and the participants who donate their time and energy to advance scientific discovery.
Please note, this position is not able to support a visa.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Recruitment - 15%
Responsible for patient recruitment, screening, consent, enrollment, and registrations for clinical studies in people with mood and/or substance use disorders
Specific Recruitment Duties:
- Maintain a working knowledge of patient eligibility and protocol specific requirements
- Participate in recruitment efforts for new study participants, including partnership with clinicians and community-based clinics
- Ensure that all candidates have a comprehensive understanding of study procedures
- Assist with or complete consenting/screening process for new study patients
- Collect/obtain all necessary screening samples to be sent to study sponsors
- Procure outside medical records and information as needed for study
- Complete other documentation as directed, such as database entry
- Facilitate physician review of study specific lab reports and participant assessments
Study Management - 50%
Monitor implementation, management, coordination and documentation of all study activities in accordance with GCP, federal regulations and institutional policies. Ensure that components of the project are completed in an ethically, scientifically, rigorous and timely manner. Continuously update safety records and procedures.
Specific Study Management Duties:
- Maintain working knowledge of assigned protocol
- Perform study procedures at all visits per protocol specific guidelines, managing follow up schedule
- As appropriate, complete training on clinical assessment and conduct with participants per protocol, including mental health questionnaires and cognitive assessments
- Communicate regularly with participants via phone, email and zoom via lab email address
- Complete case report forms and respond to monitor issues queries
- Complete adverse event (AE) logs and other study documentation
- Complete required forms for any serious adverse events (SAE) and report and notify appropriate departments / sponsors per requirements
- Schedule/conduct study monitor visits as directed by study sponsor
- Draft study protocol amendments as appropriate, working with regulatory specialist to submit and file
- Ensure paper or digital study logs are complete and updated
- Update participants on study amendments and complete the re-consenting process
- Communicate with principal investigator to ensure study specific procedures are completed
- Participate in new study start up and set up with upcoming sponsors and IPL staff
Data Management - 20%
Perform study data collection and entry; collect enrollment and treatment data, using charts, correspondence, electronic medical records, and personal communications with other healthcare workers; review collected data frequently for potential errors
Specific Data Management Duties:
- Maintain working knowledge of medical terminology, critical lab values, and understanding of medical conditions
- Maintain working knowledge of various sponsor specific databases and portals
- Enter patient registration and visit dates in various internal databases (Oncore and Florence) and medical chart as necessary
- Serve as the site data manager and staff contact for issues arising with data management or entry
- Prepare for monitoring visits by reviewing paper and electronic source regularly
Laboratory activities - 5%
Lab protocol set up, sample processing, packaging and send out as required per protocol. Must be able to follow standard operating procedures for select instruments and/or methods to meet requirements of the research.
Specific Laboratory Duties:
- Collecting samples from participants
- Communicating with laboratories across campus to ensure proper handling and delivering of samples, as appropriate
- Shipping to central laboratories, as appropriate
- Setting up protocol specific procedural manuals and documentation throughout study
Other Duties as Assigned - 10%
Attend and contribute to lab meetings and supervisory meetings, respond in a timely manner to inboxes (phone/email, personal/shared), participate in (and potentially present at) local and national conferences. Contribute to data analysis and publication/grant writing, as appropriate for role and experience. Attend goal setting and monitoring meetings with supervisor regularly and share professional development needs.
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences consists of an outstanding team of researchers, clinicians, and educators who provide world-class expertise in psychiatric illness, treatment, scholarship, and scientific discovery.
Our mission is to:
- Create and disseminate new knowledge in the science of mental health
- Provide effective and innovative clinical care programs to alleviate the suffering of mental illness and promote mental resilience
- Train the next generation of interprofessional experts who will be leaders in Minnesota and beyond
- Engage in compassionate and vigorous outreach and advocacy on issues relevant to psychiatric illness, treatment, and research
You can find more information on our website at https://med.umn.edu/psychiatry.
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail jobcentr@umn.edu.
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research professional jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable FDA or EMA regulations
- Experience with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata or Veeva Vault
- Proficiency in electronic data capture platforms and source document verification
- ACRP CCRC, CCRA, or SOCRA CCRP certification preferred or required
- Demonstrated experience monitoring or coordinating Phase I through Phase IV clinical trials
Tips for Your Clinical Research Professional Job Search
Tailor your resume to ICH-GCP
Hiring managers in clinical research scan resumes for explicit ICH-GCP compliance experience. Name the therapeutic areas you've worked in, the phase of trials you've supported, and any protocol deviations you've managed, rather than listing duties in general terms.
Highlight your CTMS and EDC experience
Many postings screen for specific systems like Medidata Rave, Veeva Vault, or Oracle Clinical. Call out each platform by name in a dedicated skills section so your resume clears keyword filters before a recruiter ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research professional openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by trial phase and sponsor type
A Phase I oncology CRA role at a biotech startup demands very different experience than a Phase III device study at a CRO. Filter your search by therapeutic area and sponsor type so your application materials speak directly to what the hiring team actually needs.
Prepare protocol-specific interview answers
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through how you'd handle an enrollment deviation or a site communication breakdown. Prepare two or three real examples from past studies, referencing the protocol section or FDA guidance you applied, rather than speaking hypothetically.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Clinical research roles often include site visit reimbursements, certification maintenance allowances, and professional development budgets that vary widely by sponsor. Ask about those line items explicitly during the offer conversation so you're comparing complete packages.
Clinical Research Professional Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research professionals?
The most active employers for clinical research professionals right now are University of Colorado, University of Minnesota, and UC Davis, and the most openings are in Colorado, California, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at large contract research organizations and pharmaceutical sponsors running multi-site trials.
How many clinical research professional jobs are remote?
About 29% of clinical research professional openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully remote arrangements are more common in regulatory affairs, clinical data management, and study startup than in on-site monitoring or site coordination roles that require direct patient contact or source document review.
How do you become a clinical research professional?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field, then pursue an entry-level role as a clinical research coordinator at a hospital, academic medical center, or CRO. Build hands-on trial experience across at least one complete study lifecycle, then earn a credential such as the ACRP CCRC or SOCRA CCRP to move into monitoring or management positions.
Can you get a clinical research professional job with little experience?
Yes, clinical research coordinator roles at academic medical centers and site management organizations regularly hire candidates with a relevant degree and no prior trial experience. Volunteering as a research assistant, completing a clinical research fundamentals course, and demonstrating familiarity with informed consent procedures and GCP principles will strengthen your application before you have formal study experience on your resume.
What does the clinical research professional interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone screen focused on your trial experience and GCP knowledge, followed by a panel interview with a clinical operations lead and sometimes a medical monitor. Expect scenario-based questions about protocol deviations, site communication, and regulatory submissions. Some sponsors add a written exercise asking you to review a mock monitoring report or flag issues in a sample case report form.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research professional jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research professional jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and therapeutic area focus, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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