Clinical Trial Manager Jobs

Clinical Trial Manager jobs are open across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers, from associate to senior and director levels, with specializations in oncology, rare disease, and Phase I–IV trial operations. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles168+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerMedpace
Top citySouth San Francisco, CA
Work type46% Hybrid
Top industryBiotechnology

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Menarini
Clinical Trial Lead
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Menarini
New 20h ago
Clinical Trial Lead
Menarini
New York, New York
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$218k - $250k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science

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Elanco
Senior Clinical Trial Manager
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Elanco
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Senior Clinical Trial Manager
Elanco
Indianapolis, Indiana
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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UC San Diego Health
Clinical Trial Program Specialist, Pain Medicine
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UC San Diego Health
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Clinical Trial Program Specialist, Pain Medicine
UC San Diego Health
San Diego, California
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$40.68 - $65.4/hr
Bachelor's degree in social science
10,000+

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AbelZeta Inc
(Sr.) Clinical Trial Manager
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AbelZeta Inc
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(Sr.) Clinical Trial Manager
AbelZeta Inc
Rockville, Maryland
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$130k - $166k/yr
Master's degree

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Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
Clinical Trial Contract/Finance Specialist
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Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
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Clinical Trial Contract/Finance Specialist
Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
Goodyear, Arizona
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Clinical Trial Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Medpace
    Medpace10
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Thermo Fisher Scientific7
  • サイネオス・ヘルス
    サイネオス・ヘルス6
  • IQVIA
    IQVIA5
  • Merck
    Merck4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals19
  • Healthcare & Medical Services12
  • Science & Research9
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Medical Devices2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical trial manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
  • 3-5 years of clinical trial management or clinical research associate experience
  • ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice certification or equivalent documented training
  • Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Veeva Vault or Medidata Rave
  • Experience managing investigative sites across Phase II, III, or IV studies
  • Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations and applicable regulatory guidelines

Tips for Your Clinical Trial Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to trial phases

Hiring managers scan for the specific phases you've managed. List each study on your resume with its phase, therapeutic area, and your exact scope of oversight so reviewers can immediately match your background to their pipeline.

Highlight your ICH E6 and GCP fluency

Every listing expects GCP compliance experience, but strong candidates cite specific audits they've led, deviations they've resolved, or inspection-readiness activities they've owned. Vague GCP mentions blend into every other application.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists clinical trial manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target openings by CRO versus sponsor side

CRO roles demand multi-study juggling and vendor oversight, while sponsor-side positions often require deeper therapeutic focus. Filter your search by company type and angle your cover letter toward whichever model matches your strongest experience.

Prepare scenario answers around site management

Interviewers consistently probe how you handle a non-enrolling site or a protocol deviation at a key investigator location. Walk through a real example with the problem, your escalation path, and the outcome to stand apart from candidates who answer in theory only.

Negotiate using trial complexity, not just tenure

When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the complexity of studies you've run, such as multi-regional submissions, adaptive designs, or orphan drug designations, rather than years of experience alone. Complexity justifies a higher band more concretely than tenure.

Clinical Trial Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most clinical trial managers?

The companies hiring the most clinical trial managers right now include Medpace, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and サイネオス・ヘルス, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated at large contract research organizations and mid-size biopharmaceutical sponsors actively running late-stage pipelines.

How many clinical trial manager jobs are remote?

About 69% of clinical trial manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the highest remote share in roles focused on oversight and vendor management rather than hands-on site monitoring. Positions requiring frequent investigator site visits or on-site team leadership tend to remain in-person or regionally anchored.

How do you become a clinical trial manager?

Start as a clinical research associate or study coordinator to build site-level trial experience, then take on increasing responsibility for site selection, protocol management, and team coordination. Completing GCP training and earning a certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates strengthens your candidacy. Most employers expect demonstrated experience managing at least one full-cycle study before promoting into a manager role.

Can you get a clinical trial manager job with limited experience?

Yes, some employers hire candidates into associate or junior clinical trial manager roles with a strong academic background in clinical research and relevant internship or coordinator experience. Emphasizing hands-on exposure to site visits, informed consent processes, or data cleaning in your application helps offset limited formal management experience. Roles at smaller sponsors or academic research sites are often more open to developing candidates.

What does the clinical trial manager interview process look like?

Most processes begin with a recruiter screening call focused on your trial phase experience and regulatory background, followed by a competency-based interview with the hiring manager covering site management scenarios and protocol deviation handling. A panel round with cross-functional colleagues in clinical operations or data management is common at larger organizations. Some employers add a written case study or ask you to walk through a past study timeline.

Where can I find and apply to clinical trial manager jobs?

You can find and apply to clinical trial manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your therapeutic area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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