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Clinical Research Supervisor jobs are open across academic medical centers, contract research organizations, biotechnology companies, and pharmaceutical firms, at levels from associate supervisor to senior director, with specializations in oncology trials, Phase I-III study management, and regulatory compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado’s largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor of Clinical Research in Denver.
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Oncology Clinical Research Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our clinical research program. This role is responsible for overseeing research staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting study execution, and advancing high-quality oncology research that improves patient outcomes.
Salary Range: $80,000.00-$105,000.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.
Responsibilities:
This is an entry-level exempt management position-Supervises the clinical research staff members in accordance with USON SOP and ICH GCP guidelines. Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with affected departments within the practice. Coaches and develops staff. Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards and identifies areas for improvement. Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervises clinical research staff members in accordance with USOR SOP and ICH GCP guidelines.
Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with affected departments within the practice.
Coaches and develops staff. Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, assessing performance, recommending salary changes, and progressive discipline.
Enforces adherence to company policies. Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards, metrics, and reports and identifies areas for improvement.
Collaborates with site research leader (SRL), upper management, and staff in the implementation of action plans designed to improve practice research operations and quality assurance functions.
Collaborates with the SRL, physicians of the practice, and other research management in the process of study selection for the research program.
Collaborates with SRL and upper management on the development of research budgets, financial objectives, and accrual targets.
May promote or market research program to the practice, community, and referring physicians.
May coordinate research activities with other (non-USOR) bases or sponsors.
Qualifications:
Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): Education/Training – Associates degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required Graduate of an accredited nursing program preferred Business Experience - Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology Supervisory experience preferred, experience in clinical research preferred If required in state of practice, current licensure as a registered (RN) Current BCLS or ACLS certification for nurses SoCRA or ARCP certification preferred
Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Excellent communication skills Strong ability to multitask, strong interpersonal skills Must be able to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment Knowledge and proficiency in all basic computer programs, Windows, Excel, etc. Special knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines preferred Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology as it relates to clinical trials
Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) – Traditional office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) – Large percent of time performing computer based work is required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)
Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.
This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado’s largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor of Clinical Research in Denver.
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Oncology Clinical Research Supervisor to lead the daily operations of our clinical research program. This role is responsible for overseeing research staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting study execution, and advancing high-quality oncology research that improves patient outcomes.
Salary Range: $80,000.00-$105,000.00
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certification, etc. As of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, RMCC offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements: Health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; health savings account; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance; long-term disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program; PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and employee paid critical illness and accident insurance.
Responsibilities:
This is an entry-level exempt management position-Supervises the clinical research staff members in accordance with USON SOP and ICH GCP guidelines. Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with affected departments within the practice. Coaches and develops staff. Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards and identifies areas for improvement. Ensures site research quality by practicing in compliance with US Oncology Research, Inc. (USOR) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervises clinical research staff members in accordance with USOR SOP and ICH GCP guidelines.
Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with affected departments within the practice.
Coaches and develops staff. Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, assessing performance, recommending salary changes, and progressive discipline.
Enforces adherence to company policies. Collaborates in the development of research accountability standards, metrics, and reports and identifies areas for improvement.
Collaborates with site research leader (SRL), upper management, and staff in the implementation of action plans designed to improve practice research operations and quality assurance functions.
Collaborates with the SRL, physicians of the practice, and other research management in the process of study selection for the research program.
Collaborates with SRL and upper management on the development of research budgets, financial objectives, and accrual targets.
May promote or market research program to the practice, community, and referring physicians.
May coordinate research activities with other (non-USOR) bases or sponsors.
Qualifications:
Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): Education/Training – Associates degree in a clinical or scientific related discipline required Graduate of an accredited nursing program preferred Business Experience - Minimum 5 years clinical nursing experience or scientific related discipline required, preferably in oncology Supervisory experience preferred, experience in clinical research preferred If required in state of practice, current licensure as a registered (RN) Current BCLS or ACLS certification for nurses SoCRA or ARCP certification preferred
Specialized Knowledge/Skills - Excellent communication skills Strong ability to multitask, strong interpersonal skills Must be able to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment Knowledge and proficiency in all basic computer programs, Windows, Excel, etc. Special knowledge of GCP and ICH guidelines preferred Knowledge of medical terminology, nursing assessment, clinical medicine, diagnostic tests, radiology, pathology, pharmacology, hematology, oncology as it relates to clinical trials
Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) – Traditional office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.
Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.) – Large percent of time performing computer based work is required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)
Candidates will be required to show proof of being vaccinated against influenza upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
All qualified candidates are required to pass a background check and non-federal drug test (which excludes marijuana) post offer of employment and prior to hire.
This job posting will remain open until we have identified an adequate applicant pool. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early. To apply for this position, start the process by clicking the blue "apply" button.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research supervisor jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Minimum of three to five years of clinical research experience with direct staff oversight
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and IRB submission processes
- Experience managing multi-site clinical trials across Phase I through Phase IV
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- CCRP, CCRA, or equivalent clinical research certification preferred by most employers
Tips for Your Clinical Research Supervisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to ICH-GCP
Clinical research supervisor postings almost always screen for ICH-GCP compliance knowledge before interviews begin. Pull the exact language from each job posting and mirror it in your resume's skills and summary sections so your application clears automated screening.
Highlight your staff supervision numbers
Hiring managers for supervisor roles want to see the size of teams you've led, not just that you led one. Quantify the number of coordinators, monitors, or research associates you managed directly and note the phase and therapeutic area of those trials.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical research supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by therapeutic area and phase
Your oncology Phase II experience won't translate equally to a cardiovascular Phase I role in a recruiter's eyes. When searching openings, filter by therapeutic area first so your application history shows focused expertise rather than a scattered background.
Prepare protocol deviation scenarios for interviews
Interviewers for supervisor positions consistently probe how you handle protocol deviations and IRB reporting. Prepare two or three specific examples where you identified an issue, escalated it correctly, and documented the resolution, before you walk into any screen.
Negotiate start date around study timelines
If you're mid-study at your current organization, propose a start date tied to a natural handoff point like a data lock or close-out visit. Hiring managers in clinical research understand study continuity and respond better to this framing than a standard two-week notice.
Clinical Research Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical research supervisors?
The companies hiring the most clinical research supervisors right now include UCLA Health, University of New Mexico, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract research organizations and large academic health systems tend to post the highest volume of supervisor-level roles consistently.
How many clinical research supervisor jobs are remote?
About 36% of clinical research supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in roles focused on data management, regulatory affairs oversight, and monitoring rather than hands-on site coordination. Positions that require direct patient contact or on-site investigator oversight are almost always in-person or hybrid.
How do you become a clinical research supervisor?
Start by earning a degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field, then build several years of experience as a clinical research coordinator or clinical research associate. Pursue a recognized certification such as the CCRP to signal competency to employers. Take on lead or senior coordinator responsibilities to demonstrate you can mentor staff, manage protocol adherence, and handle regulatory submissions before applying to supervisor titles.
How do you get hired as a clinical research supervisor with limited experience?
Target associate supervisor or lead clinical research coordinator roles that include supervisory duties without requiring a full supervisor title in your background. Emphasize any experience training new coordinators, serving as the primary contact for IRB submissions, or acting as a site lead on multi-site trials. Earning your CCRP certification before applying signals commitment and helps offset a shorter supervisory history in competitive pools.
What does the clinical research supervisor interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen with a recruiter first, followed by a structured interview with the hiring manager focused on regulatory knowledge, team leadership scenarios, and your familiarity with their therapeutic area. A panel interview with research coordinators or a research operations director is common at larger organizations. Some employers include a written scenario exercise covering protocol deviation management or staff performance documentation before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical research supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, therapeutic area focus, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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