Entry Level Research Manager Jobs
New grad research manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a research portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and remote settings across Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Fuel Cycle, University of Oregon, and Dexcom hiring at this level now.
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Department
BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Clinical Research Data Managers
About the Department
The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.
Job Summary
The Senior Clinical Research Data Manager will perform a variety of data management duties of a complex and technical nature in support of clinical research studies conducted by principal investigators (PIs) for the clinical research program to ensure adherence to protocols and quality of information received.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a close, collaborative working relationship with the PIs in your department to effectively manage research studies, with the department, administrative team, and department staff.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with key study personnel, clinical resources and colleagues.
- Oversees the data management activities of a specific work unit as the data management expert.
- Responsible for all data management aspects of clinical studies and efficiently performs all data management activities within an assigned study or studies.
- Provides data management expertise to the team in identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Ensures validity of research results through timely, accurate, and complete data submission, query resolution, and reporting of deviations.
- May delegate tasks to team members within the study program.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of clinical and research-related computer programs.
- Ensures that relevant data from the source document are abstracted and recorded in the clinical trial case report forms and that every data point can be verified within the source document.
- Utilizes analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitates communication between the site and study sponsor, CRO, and/or regulators, and exhibits teamwork skills necessary for managing the data collection and reporting process.
- Will train other data managers within the unit.
- Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.
- Accountable for all data management tasks in support of moderate to high-complexity clinical research studies, which may include a mix of industry, investigator-initiated trials (IITs), and National Cancer Trial Network (NCTN) trials, under limited supervision and while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. Primary study assignments are considered a higher risk in terms of impact on the reputation and integrity of cancer centers and are generally provided less oversight from external clinical trial monitoring.
- Coordinates document collection and review in collaboration with the principal investigator (PI).
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
- Progressively responsible relevant clinical research experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proven excellence in data management.
- Perform data monitoring, query generation and query resolution.
- Perform research data management with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
- Knowledge of medical and/or clinical trial terminology.
- Train junior data managers.
- Experience troubleshooting clinical trials; uncovering issues and identifying the most appropriate intervention.
- Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong analytical skills.
- Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
- Strong data management skills.
- Work collaboratively and with divisional research offices.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with clinical data and client's proprietary data.
- Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent multi-tasking skills.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$60,000.00 - $75,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Department
BSD MED - Hematology and Oncology - Clinical Research Data Managers
About the Department
The Section of Hematology/Oncology has a proud and long tradition of excellence in research-based patient care and clinical discovery. Ranked among the finest cancer programs in the country, the Section is comprised of nationally and internationally known faculty with expertise in all major types of malignancies, blood disorders, and experimental therapies.
Job Summary
The Senior Clinical Research Data Manager will perform a variety of data management duties of a complex and technical nature in support of clinical research studies conducted by principal investigators (PIs) for the clinical research program to ensure adherence to protocols and quality of information received.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a close, collaborative working relationship with the PIs in your department to effectively manage research studies, with the department, administrative team, and department staff.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with key study personnel, clinical resources and colleagues.
- Oversees the data management activities of a specific work unit as the data management expert.
- Responsible for all data management aspects of clinical studies and efficiently performs all data management activities within an assigned study or studies.
- Provides data management expertise to the team in identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Ensures validity of research results through timely, accurate, and complete data submission, query resolution, and reporting of deviations.
- May delegate tasks to team members within the study program.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the use of clinical and research-related computer programs.
- Ensures that relevant data from the source document are abstracted and recorded in the clinical trial case report forms and that every data point can be verified within the source document.
- Utilizes analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Facilitates communication between the site and study sponsor, CRO, and/or regulators, and exhibits teamwork skills necessary for managing the data collection and reporting process.
- Will train other data managers within the unit.
- Solves a range of straightforward problems relating to the administration of the compliance, financial and other related aspects of a clinical study.
- Accountable for all data management tasks in support of moderate to high-complexity clinical research studies, which may include a mix of industry, investigator-initiated trials (IITs), and National Cancer Trial Network (NCTN) trials, under limited supervision and while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality. Primary study assignments are considered a higher risk in terms of impact on the reputation and integrity of cancer centers and are generally provided less oversight from external clinical trial monitoring.
- Coordinates document collection and review in collaboration with the principal investigator (PI).
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
- Progressively responsible relevant clinical research experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proven excellence in data management.
- Perform data monitoring, query generation and query resolution.
- Perform research data management with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
- Knowledge of medical and/or clinical trial terminology.
- Train junior data managers.
- Experience troubleshooting clinical trials; uncovering issues and identifying the most appropriate intervention.
- Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong analytical skills.
- Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
- Strong data management skills.
- Work collaboratively and with divisional research offices.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with clinical data and client's proprietary data.
- Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent multi-tasking skills.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$60,000.00 - $75,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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Entry Level Research Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level research manager job?
Focus on demonstrating hands-on research experience, even from coursework, internships, or independent projects. Employers at this level look for candidates who can design a study, manage data collection, and communicate findings clearly. A well-organized portfolio showcasing those skills, combined with familiarity with research tools and methodologies, gives entry level candidates a meaningful edge over applicants with only a degree.
Which companies hire entry level research managers?
Companies hiring entry level research managers right now include Fuel Cycle, University of Oregon, and Dexcom, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers a wide range of organizations, from market research firms and consumer insights teams to nonprofits, healthcare systems, and technology companies building out early-career research functions.
Are there remote entry level research manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 22% of entry level research manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the data-driven and project-based nature of research work that translates well to distributed teams. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you quickly identify which openings match your location preferences.
Are these new grad research manager jobs?
Yes. These listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior research manager roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts internship experience, academic research projects, or a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history, making them realistic targets for candidates entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level research managers?
Entry Level research manager roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive early-career hiring because they rely on continuous data collection, consumer insights, or program evaluation work that is well-suited to junior researchers building foundational skills under senior oversight.