Entry Level Clinical Trial Manager Jobs
New grad clinical trial manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work or hands-on research coordination can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research, with employers like Medpace, Triveni Bio, and Saint Luke's hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
The CTA/Sr. Clinical Trial Associate supports the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical trials from study start-up through close-out. This individual plays a critical role in maintaining study documentation, tracking operational activities, and ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs. The CTA / Sr. CTA collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams, CROs, and clinical sites to ensure high-quality trial conduct.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide coordination, administrative support and tracking of trial activities to meet department and program goals. Support the set-up, maintenance and close-out of clinical trials
- Assist with study start-up activities including vendor systems builds, regulatory document review, ethics/IRB queries, and site activation tracking
- Maintain and QC Trial Master File (TMF), ensuring documents are filed accurately and on time
- Support preparation and review of study documents (e.g., protocols, ICFs, study plans and Manuals etc.)
- Track study metrics and site performance using CTMS and spreadsheets
- Organize and attend internal and external study meetings; prepare agendas, generate meeting minutes, track action items and ensure team remains accountable to set deadlines
- Work closely with CROs, vendors, and clinical sites to facilitate communication and resolve issues
- Support oversight of monitoring visit reports and follow-up
- Assist in creation and revisions of SOPs
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field
- 2 years of experience as a CTA in sponsor or CRO setting.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP and general understanding of the drug development process
- Experience working in clinical trial phases (I–3), global experience is a plus.
- Experience working with eTMF systems (e.g., Veeva, Kivo, etc.)
- Familiarity with CTMS and other clinical trial management tools
- Experience working with CROs and other study related vendors
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Comfortable collaborating in a cross-functional, global team
- Ability to work on-site and adhere to an “office-first” culture is required.
SUMMARY
The CTA/Sr. Clinical Trial Associate supports the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical trials from study start-up through close-out. This individual plays a critical role in maintaining study documentation, tracking operational activities, and ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs. The CTA / Sr. CTA collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams, CROs, and clinical sites to ensure high-quality trial conduct.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide coordination, administrative support and tracking of trial activities to meet department and program goals. Support the set-up, maintenance and close-out of clinical trials
- Assist with study start-up activities including vendor systems builds, regulatory document review, ethics/IRB queries, and site activation tracking
- Maintain and QC Trial Master File (TMF), ensuring documents are filed accurately and on time
- Support preparation and review of study documents (e.g., protocols, ICFs, study plans and Manuals etc.)
- Track study metrics and site performance using CTMS and spreadsheets
- Organize and attend internal and external study meetings; prepare agendas, generate meeting minutes, track action items and ensure team remains accountable to set deadlines
- Work closely with CROs, vendors, and clinical sites to facilitate communication and resolve issues
- Support oversight of monitoring visit reports and follow-up
- Assist in creation and revisions of SOPs
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field
- 2 years of experience as a CTA in sponsor or CRO setting.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP and general understanding of the drug development process
- Experience working in clinical trial phases (I–3), global experience is a plus.
- Experience working with eTMF systems (e.g., Veeva, Kivo, etc.)
- Familiarity with CTMS and other clinical trial management tools
- Experience working with CROs and other study related vendors
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Comfortable collaborating in a cross-functional, global team
- Ability to work on-site and adhere to an “office-first” culture is required.
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Entry Level Clinical Trial Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical trial manager job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on exposure to clinical research, even from internships, co-ops, or academic trials. A degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a related field builds the foundation, and certifications like the ACRP's CCRA or CCRP signal commitment. Strong attention to protocol compliance, regulatory documentation, and site coordination gives candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level clinical trial managers?
Companies hiring entry level clinical trial managers right now include Medpace, Triveni Bio, and Saint Luke's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms that build their trial management teams from junior talent.
Are there remote entry level clinical trial manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at the entry level since new clinical trial managers often need direct site access. About 43% of entry level clinical trial manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so fully remote opportunities do exist alongside site-based positions depending on the sponsor and therapeutic area.
Are these new grad clinical trial manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical trial manager roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic research toward eligibility, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time industry history. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "0-2 years" in the requirements.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical trial managers?
Entry Level clinical trial manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run large volumes of active trials and rely on junior managers to support site oversight, data collection, and regulatory coordination under senior staff.