Clinical Trial Manager Jobs in North Carolina

Clinical Trial Manager jobs in North Carolina are in strong and sustained demand, concentrated in pharmaceutical research, academic medical centers, and contract research organizations serving candidates from entry-level clinical research coordinators stepping up through senior and executive trial management. The heaviest hiring runs through Research Triangle Park, Charlotte, and Durham, where employers like Labcorp, Novo Nordisk, and Duke University Health System maintain deep clinical operations. Oncology, rare disease, and device trials are the most active specialties in the state right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerIQVIA
Top cityMorrisville, NC
Cities hiring5
Work type67% Remote
Top industryScience

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Clinical Trial Manager, FSP
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Clinical Trial Manager, FSP
Thermo Fisher Scientific
North Carolina
Business Analysis
Project Management
Research & Academia
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Clinical Trial Manager (Sponsor Dedicated)
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Clinical Trial Manager (Sponsor Dedicated)
IQVIA
Durham, North Carolina
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$93k - $233k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Associate Director, Clinical Trial Devices
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Associate Director, Clinical Trial Devices
UCB
Raleigh, North Carolina
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Research & Academia
$148k - $195k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Clinical Trial Specialist II
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Clinical Trial Specialist II
United Therapeutics
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Support
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Clinical Trial Site Engagement Manager
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Clinical Trial Site Engagement Manager
Biocomposites
Wilmington, North Carolina
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Clinical Trial Manager Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Morrisville
4 jobs
Research Triangle Park
4 jobs
Durham
3 jobs
Wilmington
2 jobs
Raleigh
1 job

Clinical Trial Manager Job Market in North Carolina

A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

IQVIA4 open roles
サイネオス・ヘルス4 open roles
Worldwide Clinical Trials3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What North Carolina Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field required
  • Minimum two to four years of direct clinical trial coordination or management experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA clinical research regulations
  • Experience managing phase II through phase IV multi-site or multinational clinical studies
  • Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
  • Strong vendor and CRO oversight experience with cross-functional team coordination skills

Clinical Trial Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical trial manager in North Carolina?

North Carolina does not require a state-issued license to work as a clinical trial manager, so the path runs through education and credentialing. Most hiring employers in the state expect a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field, followed by experience as a clinical research coordinator. The ACRP Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or the SoCRA CCRC credential is widely recognized by Research Triangle Park and Charlotte-area employers as a meaningful differentiator when moving into a management role.

Which companies hire clinical trial managers in North Carolina?

Employers hiring clinical trial managers in North Carolina right now include IQVIA, サイネオス・ヘルス, and Worldwide Clinical Trials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's concentration of CROs, large pharma operations, and academic health systems means openings appear consistently across both the Research Triangle Park corridor and the greater Charlotte region.

Which North Carolina cities have the most clinical trial manager jobs?

Morrisville, Research Triangle Park, and North Carolina have the most clinical trial manager openings in North Carolina. Research Triangle Park anchors the state's clinical research industry, drawing CROs, biotech firms, and pharmaceutical companies that collectively generate the highest volume of trial management roles, while Durham and Chapel Hill add openings through Duke Health and UNC Health, and Charlotte contributes through its growing hospital systems and device companies.

Are there remote clinical trial manager jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, and more than most clinical roles, because clinical trial managers spend substantial time on data review, vendor oversight, and protocol management rather than hands-on patient care. About 78% of clinical trial manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the desk-heavy nature of the role. Site monitoring and site initiation visits still require in-person travel, so fully remote positions tend to concentrate in sponsor-side or oversight roles rather than field-based positions.

How can I get hired as a clinical trial manager in North Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a clinical research coordinator at one of North Carolina's large health systems or CROs, such as Duke Health, UNC Health, or a Research Triangle Park-based contract research organization, then building protocol experience across multiple studies before stepping into management. Obtaining the ACRP CCRP credential early signals commitment and is actively recognized by North Carolina employers during promotion decisions. Adjacent roles like regulatory affairs associate or clinical data coordinator also create lateral pathways into trial management within the same organizations.

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

You can find and apply to clinical trial manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.

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