Global Study Manager Jobs

Global Study Manager jobs are open across clinical research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and academic research organizations, at every level from associate to senior and principal, with specializations in oncology trials, protocol development, and cross-functional site coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top stateIllinois
Top employerAbbVie
Top cityNorth Chicago, IL
Work type88% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Global Clinical Study Manager
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Global Clinical Study Manager
BeOne Medicines
Remote
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Data Science
Research & Academia
$119k - $159k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Senior Global Clinical Study Manager
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Senior Global Clinical Study Manager
BeOne Medicines
Remote
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Data Science
Research & Academia
$136k - $181k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Study Abroad & Global Learning Academic Advisor
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Study Abroad & Global Learning Academic Advisor
Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$4,062 - $5,500/yr
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Manager, Global Study Start-Up
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Manager, Global Study Start-Up
Regeneron
Armonk, New York
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$115k - $187k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Senior Director, Global Study Start Up
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Senior Director, Global Study Start Up
AbbVie
Florham Park, New Jersey
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
$207k - $393k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Global Study Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

AbbVie7 open roles
BeOne Medicines3 open roles
Regeneron1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in global study manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
  • Five or more years of clinical trial management experience across multiple phases
  • Demonstrated knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Experience managing CRO relationships, site contracts, and vendor oversight
  • Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Veeva Vault or Medidata Rave
  • Strong written communication skills for protocol development and regulatory submissions

Tips for Your Global Study Manager Job Search

Align your resume to ICH-GCP

Hiring managers for global study manager roles screen for explicit ICH-GCP compliance experience. Name specific phases, therapeutic areas, and regulatory submissions you've owned rather than listing general clinical research duties. Vague language gets filtered out fast.

Highlight cross-functional coordination wins

Global study manager roles require managing sites, CROs, vendors, and internal stakeholders at once. Your resume should show concrete examples of keeping multi-party timelines on track, not just your internal responsibilities. Outcomes matter more than job descriptions.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Target postings by therapeutic area

Oncology, rare disease, and CNS trials each have distinct protocol demands. Applying to roles within your therapeutic area signals depth rather than breadth. Filter your search by indication when possible and tailor your cover letter to that disease area's specific regulatory environment.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Interviewers for global study manager positions routinely ask how you'd handle site underenrollment, protocol deviations, or CRO escalations mid-study. Practice walking through a real situation using a structured approach: the problem, your decision, and the outcome on timeline or data integrity.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary

Before accepting an offer, clarify the number of protocols you'll own simultaneously, the geographic footprint of your sites, and whether you'll manage direct reports. These variables determine workload and career trajectory far more than title or base pay alone.

Global Study Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most global study managers?

AbbVie, BeOne Medicines, and Regeneron are hiring the most global study managers right now, with openings concentrated in Illinois, California, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pharmaceutical sponsors and large CROs consistently account for the highest volume of active postings.

How many global study manager jobs are remote?

About 88% of global study manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in protocol management, vendor oversight, and data review functions. Roles that require frequent site visits or hands-on investigator support are more likely to require a regional base or in-office presence.

How do you become a global study manager?

Start with a degree in a life science, nursing, or health-related field, then gain clinical operations experience as a clinical research associate or study coordinator handling site management and monitoring. Build up your phase II and III trial experience, develop familiarity with ICH-GCP and applicable regulations, and take on cross-functional project ownership before moving into a full study management role.

Can you get a global study manager job with limited experience?

Moving directly into a global study manager role with no clinical trial background is rare, but candidates who have worked as clinical research associates, site managers, or clinical project coordinators often transition successfully. Focus your applications on associate or junior study manager titles, emphasize any cross-functional coordination you've owned, and be specific about the therapeutic areas and phases you've supported.

What does the global study manager interview process look like?

Most employers run a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a competency-based interview with the hiring manager focused on protocol management, site escalation scenarios, and cross-functional coordination experience. A panel interview with clinical operations or medical affairs stakeholders typically follows, and some organizations include a case study or written exercise involving a mock protocol deviation or enrollment challenge.

Where can I find and apply to global study manager jobs?

You can find and apply to global study manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your therapeutic area, seniority, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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