Clinical Research Program Manager Jobs
Clinical Research Program Manager jobs are open from early-career coordinator to senior director level across pharmaceutical, biotech, academic medical center, and contract research organization settings, with common specializations in oncology trial oversight, regulatory submissions, and multi-site study coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Coordinates and manages the department/center’s research portfolio. Maintains working knowledge of projects in process as well as funded projects including grant budgets and IRB protocols. Coordinates subcontracts with other sites and the Sponsored Projects Office, develops and implements processes across multiple study sites, and maintains documents to ensure effective, efficient and compliant project progress.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for administrative management, organization of, and participation in program meetings and teleconferences, including scientific meetings with corporate and non-profit partners, teaching conferences, grand rounds, journal club, research seminars, and CME programs.
- Works with Sponsored Projects Officer to manage program and project funds and dissemination of funding to collaborations sites in addition to the subcontracts with other sites.
- Provides funding opportunity notifications to PI’s.
- Collaborates with department/center investigators in the development of IRB protocols, grant submissions and scientific publications.
- Coordinates personnel needs for the program and projects; oversees and organizes training.
- Track projects and initiatives to ensure they move forward based on both timelines and budget; report to PI when progress is lacking and identifies needed action.
- May be responsible for administrative management of multiple protocols; plays a central role in the communication between NCH/RI and site; will act as liaison with other departments necessary to complete program projects (i.e., Data Management, Biostats, Medical Writing, Regulatory Compliance, etc.).
- Manages and oversees IRB process for program projects and associated sites, ensuring sites are submitting accurate and timely IRB submissions, and maintain associated regulatory documents.
- Helps facilitate creation of source documents that ensure systematic data collection and/or aid in protocol execution and management and record keeping.
- Collects and controls research data and subject information from sites as needed/requested; tracks screening and enrollment data across multiple sites/multiple projects.
- Provides monitoring, review and tracking of clinical data and preparation of study specific documents according to FDA regulations QA process implementation, maintenance and documentation; data entry; and maintenance of regulatory documents for multiple sites; multiple protocols.
- Work with principal investigators at each site to establish multi-site monitoring plans for investigator-initiated projects.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associate degree with two years clinical research experience or project management experience.
Certifications:
ACRP or SOCRA certification, preferred.
Skills:
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication
- Ability to filter information, discern importance and initiate plan for project completion
- Self-directed, results driven with the ability to manage workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Working knowledge of data management software.
Experience:
Two years clinical research experience or project management experience.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Overview:
Job Description Summary:
Coordinates and manages the department/center’s research portfolio. Maintains working knowledge of projects in process as well as funded projects including grant budgets and IRB protocols. Coordinates subcontracts with other sites and the Sponsored Projects Office, develops and implements processes across multiple study sites, and maintains documents to ensure effective, efficient and compliant project progress.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for administrative management, organization of, and participation in program meetings and teleconferences, including scientific meetings with corporate and non-profit partners, teaching conferences, grand rounds, journal club, research seminars, and CME programs.
- Works with Sponsored Projects Officer to manage program and project funds and dissemination of funding to collaborations sites in addition to the subcontracts with other sites.
- Provides funding opportunity notifications to PI’s.
- Collaborates with department/center investigators in the development of IRB protocols, grant submissions and scientific publications.
- Coordinates personnel needs for the program and projects; oversees and organizes training.
- Track projects and initiatives to ensure they move forward based on both timelines and budget; report to PI when progress is lacking and identifies needed action.
- May be responsible for administrative management of multiple protocols; plays a central role in the communication between NCH/RI and site; will act as liaison with other departments necessary to complete program projects (i.e., Data Management, Biostats, Medical Writing, Regulatory Compliance, etc.).
- Manages and oversees IRB process for program projects and associated sites, ensuring sites are submitting accurate and timely IRB submissions, and maintain associated regulatory documents.
- Helps facilitate creation of source documents that ensure systematic data collection and/or aid in protocol execution and management and record keeping.
- Collects and controls research data and subject information from sites as needed/requested; tracks screening and enrollment data across multiple sites/multiple projects.
- Provides monitoring, review and tracking of clinical data and preparation of study specific documents according to FDA regulations QA process implementation, maintenance and documentation; data entry; and maintenance of regulatory documents for multiple sites; multiple protocols.
- Work with principal investigators at each site to establish multi-site monitoring plans for investigator-initiated projects.
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree preferred or Associate degree with two years clinical research experience or project management experience.
Certifications:
ACRP or SOCRA certification, preferred.
Skills:
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication
- Ability to filter information, discern importance and initiate plan for project completion
- Self-directed, results driven with the ability to manage workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Working knowledge of data management software.
Experience:
Two years clinical research experience or project management experience.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research program manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in life sciences, public health, or a related field
- 5 or more years of clinical trial management or clinical operations experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across multiple concurrent clinical programs
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Veeva Vault or Medidata Rave
- PMP, CCRP, or RAC certification preferred for senior-level program manager roles
Tips for Your Clinical Research Program Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to ICH-GCP
Hiring managers in clinical research scan for ICH-GCP compliance language immediately. If your resume buries protocol deviations, IRB submissions, or audit-readiness experience in generic project management phrasing, it won't pass the first screen. Surface those terms explicitly.
Highlight your therapeutic area depth
Oncology, rare disease, and cardiovascular hiring teams prioritize candidates who already know the endpoint vocabulary and regulatory nuances of their space. Name your therapeutic areas in your resume headline and summary so reviewers don't have to search for relevance.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by sponsor type
Responsibilities differ sharply between CROs, biopharma sponsors, and academic medical centers. CRO roles emphasize vendor oversight and timelines, while sponsor-side positions focus on cross-functional alignment. Target by employer type so your cover letter addresses the actual work.
Prepare a cross-functional influence story
Interviewers for program manager roles in clinical research consistently ask how you've aligned biostatistics, regulatory affairs, clinical operations, and medical writing teams without direct authority. Prepare two concrete examples where you drove consensus across those functions.
Negotiate start date around study timelines
If you're wrapping up responsibilities on an active trial, name that in negotiations. Sponsors and CROs understand protocol continuity obligations, and framing your start date around study closeout or database lock signals operational maturity rather than inflexibility.
Clinical Research Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research program managers?
The companies hiring the most clinical research program managers right now include Boston Medical Center, Boston University, and Advocate Aurora Health, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large biopharma sponsors and global CROs typically post the highest volume of openings at this level.
How many clinical research program manager jobs are remote?
About 38% of clinical research program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the administrative and oversight nature of much of the role. Cross-functional program coordination, vendor management, and regulatory tracking work tend to be most amenable to remote arrangements, while site activation and inspection-readiness activities more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a clinical research program manager?
Start with a degree in a life science, nursing, or public health field, then build hands-on trial experience as a clinical research associate or study coordinator. Progress into study management, earn ICH-GCP certification, and take on oversight of multiple studies or a full program. Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and regulatory knowledge are what differentiate program manager candidates from study managers.
Can you get hired as a clinical research program manager with limited experience?
Moving directly into a program manager role with no trial management experience is rare, but candidates coming from adjacent fields can accelerate the path. Regulatory affairs coordinators, clinical data managers, and even research nurses with protocol adherence backgrounds have made the transition by emphasizing oversight scope, vendor coordination, and IRB interaction in their applications rather than years in a specific title.
What does the clinical research program manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four rounds: an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your therapeutic area background and program scope, a panel with clinical operations and regulatory stakeholders, and sometimes a case study or scenario exercise involving a mock trial delay or protocol amendment situation. Expect detailed behavioral questions about cross-functional conflict resolution and inspection-readiness planning at every stage.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your therapeutic area and program scope experience, and apply directly to each listing that matches your background.
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