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Remote Clinical Research Manager jobs are open across the U.S. in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, contract research organizations, and medical device companies, from mid-level managers stepping into distributed teams to senior leaders overseeing multi-site trials. Employers hiring remotely right now include Emory University, Optimapharm d.o.o., and Worldwide Clinical Trials. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Clinical Research Budget Analyst (CRBA) is responsible for the calendar build and development of medium to high complexity Coverage Analyses (CA) and the maintenance and update of the coverage determinations for protocol amendments. The position is responsible for the development and negotiation of budgets for clinical research studies regardless of funding source, including industry sponsors, grants, awards, fellowships, cooperatives, etc. This position captures all administrative fees, items and services, and investigator and study team efforts required to carry out the study. The incumbent will be responsible for developing an internal cost budget to inform budget negotiation and ensure all costs are captured in the final sponsor budget. This role will provide guidance to junior colleagues and serve as an expert resource for the research community as well as to define and improve workflows. The incumbent will leverage current and future Seattle Children's systems, such as a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), to support pre-award activities.
Note: This is a remote position with flexibility to be based in the following states: Washington, Alaska, Montana, Georgia, and Florida. The salary range shown is for Washington and Alaska only.
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in biology and other health sciences or financial/business administration field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or similar); or associate degree and relevant certifications (including, but not limited to RHIT, RHIA, CPC, Coverage Analysis, etc.) OR equivalent experience.
- Minimum four (4) years' experience in development, negotiation, management, reconciliation, and/or review of clinical trial budgets and/or coverage analysis.
Preferred:
- CPT Coding Certificate.
- Experience developing budgets for industry-funded trials.
- Experience negotiating clinical trial budgets with industry sponsors.
- Experience in using a Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).
- Working experience in utilizing CPT codes in the process of development of
clinical trial budgets.
Compensation Range
$73,378.00 - $146,497.00 per yearSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
The Clinical Research Budget Analyst (CRBA) is responsible for the calendar build and development of medium to high complexity Coverage Analyses (CA) and the maintenance and update of the coverage determinations for protocol amendments. The position is responsible for the development and negotiation of budgets for clinical research studies regardless of funding source, including industry sponsors, grants, awards, fellowships, cooperatives, etc. This position captures all administrative fees, items and services, and investigator and study team efforts required to carry out the study. The incumbent will be responsible for developing an internal cost budget to inform budget negotiation and ensure all costs are captured in the final sponsor budget. This role will provide guidance to junior colleagues and serve as an expert resource for the research community as well as to define and improve workflows. The incumbent will leverage current and future Seattle Children's systems, such as a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), to support pre-award activities.
Note: This is a remote position with flexibility to be based in the following states: Washington, Alaska, Montana, Georgia, and Florida. The salary range shown is for Washington and Alaska only.
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in biology and other health sciences or financial/business administration field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or similar); or associate degree and relevant certifications (including, but not limited to RHIT, RHIA, CPC, Coverage Analysis, etc.) OR equivalent experience.
- Minimum four (4) years' experience in development, negotiation, management, reconciliation, and/or review of clinical trial budgets and/or coverage analysis.
Preferred:
- CPT Coding Certificate.
- Experience developing budgets for industry-funded trials.
- Experience negotiating clinical trial budgets with industry sponsors.
- Experience in using a Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS).
- Working experience in utilizing CPT codes in the process of development of
clinical trial budgets.
Compensation Range
$73,378.00 - $146,497.00 per yearSalary Information
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
Our Commitment
Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Emory University16
- Optimapharm d.o.o.12O
- Worldwide Clinical Trials9
- IQVIA6
- Medpace5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education12
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals12
- Science & Research6
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote clinical research manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Minimum of five years of clinical research experience including direct trial management
- Demonstrated knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Experience managing CRAs, site coordinators, or cross-functional study teams
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- Project Management Professional or SOCRA CCRP certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Remote Clinical Research Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote clinical research manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your therapeutic area and seniority and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Document your independent trial management
Remote employers want proof you've closed protocol deviations, managed CRAs, and kept enrollment on track without daily in-person support. Build a one-page summary of trials you've managed and the outcomes you drove, and reference it in applications.
Show mastery of remote clinical tools
Fluency with electronic data capture systems, CTMS platforms, and video-based site visit workflows signals to remote hiring managers that you can operate from day one. Name the specific systems you've used in your resume and cover materials.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Distributed clinical teams often screen with written case exercises or asynchronous video responses before live interviews. Practice explaining a site performance issue or a protocol deviation decision in writing as clearly as you would in person.
Remote Clinical Research Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote clinical research manager job?
Target employers that already run distributed clinical operations, such as contract research organizations, virtual biotech startups, and large pharma companies with decentralized trial programs. Remote hiring managers screen for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on experience managing CRAs or study timelines without daily in-person oversight. Candidates who can show they've closed protocol deviations or kept site enrollment on track independently tend to move faster through remote processes.
Which companies hire remote clinical research managers?
Companies hiring remote clinical research managers right now include Emory University, Optimapharm d.o.o., and Worldwide Clinical Trials, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote openings in this role are most common at contract research organizations, decentralized trial platforms, and mid-to-large biopharmaceutical companies that run distributed site networks.
Can you get a remote clinical research manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry into this specific role is harder because remote employers expect you to manage study sites and vendors with limited hand-holding from day one. CROs and decentralized trial companies occasionally hire clinical research managers at an entry level if you can show clinical monitoring experience, a working knowledge of GCP, and documented examples of independent problem-solving on a trial. Contract or part-time remote roles at smaller biotech firms are often the most accessible starting point.
Do you need a degree for remote clinical research manager jobs?
Usually, but the degree matters less than your clinical trial experience and demonstrated ability to manage remotely. Most remote employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in a life sciences field, but candidates with strong CRA or study coordinator backgrounds, GCP certification, and a portfolio of trials they've managed end-to-end regularly advance past candidates with degrees and less hands-on experience.
Which industries hire the most remote clinical research managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote clinical research managers are Education, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed site networks and decentralized trial models that make remote management a practical and common arrangement rather than an exception.
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