Research Project Manager Jobs
Research Project Manager jobs are open across academia, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and technology, from coordinator-level roles to senior and director positions, with specializations in clinical research, behavioral and social science studies, and federally funded grants. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Overview:
The Market Research Team conducts custom survey projects for institutional investment firms, consultancy firms, and corporate organizations. Our team is focused on facilitating custom primary research survey projects for clients who wish to understand market trends within the Healthcare, TMT (Technology, Media & Telecom), Consumer Goods, and Energy & Industrials markets.
This is a hybrid position based in our New York City office.
What You'll Do:
- Work alongside Market Research Project Managers and manage online surveys throughout the entire project life cycle. Tasks include:
- Edit survey questionnaires to fit respondent-friendly formats and programming formats in Qualtrics
- Research, identify, and recruit appropriate respondents needed to meet quotas for survey recruiting
- Program and test questionnaires for online surveys
- Manage relationships with survey respondents and vendors, and answer all technical and non-technical questions about the survey
- Respond to RFQs and assess pricing and feasibility
- Conversion of large quantities of data from surveys into client-deliverable formats using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ensure clients are regularly updated on survey status and their needs are continually met
- Work on ad-hoc project requests
- Work with other teams across Guidepoint in assisting and implementing surveys
What You Have:
- Completed bachelor's degree in related field
- 1-3+ years of market research or related experience
- Strong Qualtrics experience required – ability to create and troubleshoot complex surveys
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- Proficient in use of the internet for completion of timely research projects
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision
- A desire to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
What We Offer:
The annual base salary for this position is $70,000 - $74,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for a yearly bonus based on performance.
You will also be eligible for the following benefits:
- 15 PTO Days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
- Comprehensive Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
- Commuter benefits and a corporate discounts
- Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
- Friday happy hour, "Summer Fridays", and free snacks and beverages in the office
- Year-round corporate athletic league
- Casual work environment, team building, and other social events
About Guidepoint:
Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world's best research teams.
Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.
At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.
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Overview:
The Market Research Team conducts custom survey projects for institutional investment firms, consultancy firms, and corporate organizations. Our team is focused on facilitating custom primary research survey projects for clients who wish to understand market trends within the Healthcare, TMT (Technology, Media & Telecom), Consumer Goods, and Energy & Industrials markets.
This is a hybrid position based in our New York City office.
What You'll Do:
- Work alongside Market Research Project Managers and manage online surveys throughout the entire project life cycle. Tasks include:
- Edit survey questionnaires to fit respondent-friendly formats and programming formats in Qualtrics
- Research, identify, and recruit appropriate respondents needed to meet quotas for survey recruiting
- Program and test questionnaires for online surveys
- Manage relationships with survey respondents and vendors, and answer all technical and non-technical questions about the survey
- Respond to RFQs and assess pricing and feasibility
- Conversion of large quantities of data from surveys into client-deliverable formats using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ensure clients are regularly updated on survey status and their needs are continually met
- Work on ad-hoc project requests
- Work with other teams across Guidepoint in assisting and implementing surveys
What You Have:
- Completed bachelor's degree in related field
- 1-3+ years of market research or related experience
- Strong Qualtrics experience required – ability to create and troubleshoot complex surveys
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- Proficient in use of the internet for completion of timely research projects
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team atmosphere with minimal supervision
- A desire to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
What We Offer:
The annual base salary for this position is $70,000 - $74,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for a yearly bonus based on performance.
You will also be eligible for the following benefits:
- 15 PTO Days, 10 legal holidays, and sick days
- Comprehensive Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Will match up to 10% of employee contribution for 401(k), life insurance, paid time-off and parental leave plans
- Commuter benefits and a corporate discounts
- Development opportunities through the LinkedIn Learning platform
- Friday happy hour, "Summer Fridays", and free snacks and beverages in the office
- Year-round corporate athletic league
- Casual work environment, team building, and other social events
About Guidepoint:
Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world's best research teams.
Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees, Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions.
At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed.
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Who's Hiring
- Johns Hopkins University19
- Medpace15
- University of Alabama13
- Sago8
- University of Pennsylvania7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services25
- Education24
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals10
- Science & Research1
- Electronics & Hardware1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific, public health, or related field
- Experience managing federally funded research grants such as NIH or NSF awards
- Proficiency in research coordination including IRB submissions and protocol management
- Familiarity with project management tools and research data management platforms
- PMP, CCRP, or equivalent project management or clinical research certification
- Strong written communication skills for reporting to sponsors, PIs, and stakeholders
Tips for Your Research Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to funding sources
Many research project manager postings specify NIH, NSF, or federal grant experience. Call out the specific funding mechanisms you've managed, such as R01 or cooperative agreements, so your resume clears the first screening round.
Highlight IRB and compliance credentials
Employers in clinical and academic research screen heavily for IRB protocol management and regulatory compliance experience. Name the specific frameworks you've worked within, whether HIPAA, GCP, or CITI certification, rather than listing generic compliance skills.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists research project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Align your application to the study phase
Job postings often signal where a study is in its lifecycle. A startup-phase listing calls for protocol development and IRB submission skills, while a data-collection phase role needs coordination and compliance depth. Match your bullet points to that phase explicitly.
Prepare a portfolio of budget management examples
Interviewers for research project manager roles ask about managing grant budgets, reconciling expenditures, and working with sponsored programs offices. Bring two or three concrete examples with scope and outcome, not just dollar amounts.
Negotiate start date around grant cycles
Many academic and federal research positions are tied to fiscal or grant-year calendars. If you have leverage on timing, propose a start date that aligns with the team's next funding cycle, which signals awareness of how research operations actually run.
Research Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most research project managers?
The companies hiring the most research project managers right now include Johns Hopkins University, Medpace, and University of Alabama, with the largest share of openings in California, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic medical centers, contract research organizations, and large public health agencies consistently represent the highest concentration of open roles.
How many research project manager jobs are remote?
About 57% of research project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability higher for roles focused on data coordination, grant administration, and behavioral research than for positions requiring on-site participant interaction or wet lab oversight.
How do you become a research project manager?
Start by earning a degree in a scientific or public health discipline, then build hands-on experience as a research coordinator or study assistant on funded projects. Develop fluency in IRB processes, grant budgeting, and regulatory compliance. Earning a project management or clinical research certification strengthens your candidacy, and moving into a lead coordinator role is the most common bridge to a full project manager title.
Can you get a research project manager role without direct research experience?
It's possible if you can demonstrate adjacent skills that transfer directly. Candidates from clinical operations, program management in public health nonprofits, or academic administration often make successful transitions by emphasizing protocol coordination, stakeholder reporting, and budget management. Targeting smaller studies or coordinator-level postings at institutions that promote from within is the most reliable entry path without a traditional research background.
What does the research project manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen focused on your research background and regulatory knowledge, followed by a panel interview with the principal investigator, study coordinators, and sometimes a grants administrator. Expect scenario-based questions on managing competing deadlines, handling protocol deviations, and communicating with IRBs. Some organizations add a short written exercise asking you to draft a project timeline or budget narrative.
Where can I find and apply to research project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to research project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that fit your background, whether that's clinical, academic, or federally funded research, and apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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