Mid Level Clinical Study Manager Jobs
Mid level clinical study manager jobs go to professionals ready to own studies end to end, coordinate across sites with limited oversight, and mentor junior staff through protocol execution. Openings run across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with 3% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Arcadis, Medpace, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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At Apple, we build products that help people live better, healthier, and more productive lives. Our team designs and runs human-centered data collections to test, train, and validate emerging hardware and software technologies.
Description
We are looking for a User Study & Data Operations Engineer to lead end-to-end data collection programs. In this role, you will work directly with algorithm scientists, machine learning researchers, and engineering leads to turn raw research questions into clear study designs, practical test protocols, and reliable lab operations. You will oversee testing across internal prototype labs and external data collection vendors. In this role, you will run human-subject studies from initial scoping through protocol design and multi-site execution.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Life/Physical Sciences, or equivalent job-related experience.
- 3+ years of experience running user study operations, human factors tests, data operations, hardware/software QA, or technical lab operations.
- Experience writing, piloting, and running human-subject test protocols, task sequences, moderator guidelines, or standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Experience working directly with technical teams (such as algorithms, machine learning, or systems engineering) to turn technical requirements into operational study plans.
- Experience managing external data collection vendors, including drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), auditing data deliverables, and holding partners to quality criteria.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience setting up prototype hardware, optical/sensor rigs, studio lighting, or camera tracking systems.
- Experience using Python, Bash, or shell scripts to verify, check, and process collected data.
- Background in human factors methods, psychophysical scaling, survey design, and qualitative debriefs.
- Experience using modern AI-assisted development tools and agentic coding workflows to quickly build scripts, internal dashboards, and operational tools that automate repetitive tasks.
- Track record of creating clear operational processes and reference documentation where none previously existed.
- Clear communicator who can align priorities across research scientists, engineers, legal, privacy, and operations teams.
- Experience guiding study moderators and communicating clearly and respectfully with study participants during sensitive prototype tests.
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
At Apple, we build products that help people live better, healthier, and more productive lives. Our team designs and runs human-centered data collections to test, train, and validate emerging hardware and software technologies.
Description
We are looking for a User Study & Data Operations Engineer to lead end-to-end data collection programs. In this role, you will work directly with algorithm scientists, machine learning researchers, and engineering leads to turn raw research questions into clear study designs, practical test protocols, and reliable lab operations. You will oversee testing across internal prototype labs and external data collection vendors. In this role, you will run human-subject studies from initial scoping through protocol design and multi-site execution.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Life/Physical Sciences, or equivalent job-related experience.
- 3+ years of experience running user study operations, human factors tests, data operations, hardware/software QA, or technical lab operations.
- Experience writing, piloting, and running human-subject test protocols, task sequences, moderator guidelines, or standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Experience working directly with technical teams (such as algorithms, machine learning, or systems engineering) to turn technical requirements into operational study plans.
- Experience managing external data collection vendors, including drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), auditing data deliverables, and holding partners to quality criteria.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience setting up prototype hardware, optical/sensor rigs, studio lighting, or camera tracking systems.
- Experience using Python, Bash, or shell scripts to verify, check, and process collected data.
- Background in human factors methods, psychophysical scaling, survey design, and qualitative debriefs.
- Experience using modern AI-assisted development tools and agentic coding workflows to quickly build scripts, internal dashboards, and operational tools that automate repetitive tasks.
- Track record of creating clear operational processes and reference documentation where none previously existed.
- Clear communicator who can align priorities across research scientists, engineers, legal, privacy, and operations teams.
- Experience guiding study moderators and communicating clearly and respectfully with study participants during sensitive prototype tests.
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $144,600 and $263,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace
Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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- Arcadis30
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- AbbVie1
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- Consulting & Professional Services30
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Mid Level Clinical Study Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level clinical study manager job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight studies you managed independently, vendor relationships you led, and any protocol deviations you resolved without escalation. Employers at this level want to see that you can drive a study from site initiation through closeout. Tailor your resume to show cross-functional coordination, regulatory compliance, and measurable outcomes like enrollment milestones met or audit findings addressed.
Which companies hire mid level clinical study managers?
Companies hiring mid level clinical study managers right now include Arcadis, Medpace, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large contract research organizations, pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors, and medical device companies running multi-site trials that require experienced day-to-day study oversight.
Are there remote mid level clinical study manager jobs?
Yes, though site-facing responsibilities mean full remote roles require strong digital coordination skills. About 3% of mid level clinical study manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the industry's shift toward centralized monitoring models. Hybrid arrangements are common, with periodic on-site visits to investigator sites or sponsor offices expected even in otherwise remote positions.
How do I move up to a mid level clinical study manager role?
Moving into a mid level clinical study manager role takes deliberate skill-building during your first few years. Focus on taking ownership of discrete study activities rather than supporting tasks, deepening your familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines and sponsor SOPs, and volunteering to lead site communications or vendor follow-ups. Demonstrable impact, such as contributing to on-time enrollment or resolving a protocol deviation, signals readiness for the broader accountability mid level roles carry.
Which industries hire the most mid level clinical study managers?
Mid Level clinical study manager roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they run the largest volumes of interventional trials, require ongoing regulatory oversight across multiple active studies, and need experienced managers who can keep complex multi-site programs on schedule without constant senior supervision.