Remote Clinical Study Manager Jobs
Remote clinical study manager jobs are open across the U.S. in clinical research, pharmaceutical development, and contract research organizations, from site management roles at emerging biotech firms to senior study oversight positions on fully distributed clinical operations teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include IQVIA, Cepheid, and Parexel. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Senior Clinical Program Manager is responsible for managing the overall clinical execution of pre-clinical and clinical trials across a program including project planning, budget, resource management and, if required, contract research organization management (CRO). The Senior CSM also provides oversight, supervision, and mentorship to associates assigned to their project.
This position reports to the Senior Director, Clinical Programs and is part of the Clinical Development team located in Sunnyvale, CA and will be fully remote.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead end-to-end clinical trial execution, from planning, site selection, qualification, start-up, and training through enrollment, monitoring, and closeout, including specimen and study-material readiness and accountability.
- Oversee clinical staff and coordinate sites, CROs, vendors, and external laboratories to execute study plans, standardize workflows, and drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain study documentation and oversight records to ensure protocol compliance, traceability, inspection readiness, and effective risk and issue management.
- Manage clinical trial budgets, resources, timelines, and milestones; track performance against plans and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, including R&D, Medical/Scientific Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, Data Management, Clinical Science, and Biostatistics, to coordinate data review, study completion, decisions, and progress reporting.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of clinical research experience in the medical device (IVD preferred), biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries
- Working knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements related to clinical research
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 20% travel
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- At least 3 years of clinical research associate (CRA) experience and 3 years of study management experience
- Experience with in vitro diagnostic clinical trials
- Experience with clinical trials in infectious diseases and/or oncology
Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.
The annual salary range for this role is $116,000 – 170,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
The Senior Clinical Program Manager is responsible for managing the overall clinical execution of pre-clinical and clinical trials across a program including project planning, budget, resource management and, if required, contract research organization management (CRO). The Senior CSM also provides oversight, supervision, and mentorship to associates assigned to their project.
This position reports to the Senior Director, Clinical Programs and is part of the Clinical Development team located in Sunnyvale, CA and will be fully remote.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead end-to-end clinical trial execution, from planning, site selection, qualification, start-up, and training through enrollment, monitoring, and closeout, including specimen and study-material readiness and accountability.
- Oversee clinical staff and coordinate sites, CROs, vendors, and external laboratories to execute study plans, standardize workflows, and drive continuous improvement.
- Develop and maintain study documentation and oversight records to ensure protocol compliance, traceability, inspection readiness, and effective risk and issue management.
- Manage clinical trial budgets, resources, timelines, and milestones; track performance against plans and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, including R&D, Medical/Scientific Affairs, Regulatory, Quality, Finance, Data Management, Clinical Science, and Biostatistics, to coordinate data review, study completion, decisions, and progress reporting.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of clinical research experience in the medical device (IVD preferred), biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries
- Working knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements related to clinical research
Travel Requirements:
- Up to 20% travel
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- At least 3 years of clinical research associate (CRA) experience and 3 years of study management experience
- Experience with in vitro diagnostic clinical trials
- Experience with clinical trials in infectious diseases and/or oncology
Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
At Cepheid we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cepheid can provide.
The annual salary range for this role is $116,000 – 170,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.
This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
#LI-DN1
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote clinical study manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field
- Minimum three to five years of clinical trial monitoring or coordination experience
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
- Experience managing clinical research sites across multiple geographies
- Clinical Research Associate or Clinical Research Professional certification preferred
Tips for Your Remote Clinical Study Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote clinical study manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and therapeutic focus and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async coordination skills upfront
Remote clinical study manager hiring managers screen for written communication before anything else. Reframe your experience to highlight email-based site communication, written escalation processes, and documentation habits that kept distributed teams aligned without real-time contact.
Get fluent in remote monitoring tools
Remote employers expect hands-on familiarity with electronic trial master files, risk-based monitoring platforms, and remote source data verification workflows. Name the specific systems you've used, such as Veeva Vault or Medidata Rave, in your resume and in your interview answers.
Target companies running decentralized trials
Contract research organizations and biotechs operating decentralized or hybrid trial models hire remote clinical study managers more consistently than traditional site-heavy sponsors. Focusing your search on these organizations puts you in front of hiring teams already built for distributed oversight.
Remote Clinical Study Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote clinical study manager job?
Remote clinical study managers are hired by contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies with distributed clinical teams, and biotech firms that run decentralized trials. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear async written communication, and proficiency in electronic data capture systems and trial management platforms. Candidates who highlight independent site oversight experience, comfort with remote monitoring tools, and a history of coordinating cross-functional teams without in-person supervision stand out most.
Which companies hire remote clinical study managers?
Companies hiring remote clinical study managers right now include IQVIA, Cepheid, and Parexel, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The roles tend to come from contract research organizations, mid-size pharmaceutical sponsors, and biotech companies running decentralized or multi-site clinical trials with distributed operations teams.
Can you get a remote clinical study manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level clinical study manager roles are harder to land because you're expected to manage site relationships and protocol adherence with minimal direct supervision from day one. Smaller contract research organizations and early-stage biotechs are most open to candidates building experience remotely. Showing clinical coordinator or CRA experience, familiarity with electronic trial master files, and strong written communication skills can open the door when you don't yet have full study management credits.
Do you need a degree for remote clinical study manager jobs?
Usually, but the field increasingly weighs demonstrated clinical trial experience and certifications alongside formal education. Many remote employers accept candidates with life sciences or nursing backgrounds and substantial CRA or coordinator experience in place of an advanced degree. Certifications such as CCRA or CCRP, combined with a record of managing study timelines and vendor relationships remotely, carry real weight in the hiring decision.
Which industries hire the most remote clinical study managers?
Remote clinical study manager roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire clinical study managers remotely because their trial operations, vendor networks, and site relationships are already structured around distributed teams coordinating across multiple geographies.
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