Senior Clinical Research Scientist Jobs in Denver, CO
Senior Clinical Research Scientist jobs in Denver are concentrated in the Denver Tech Center, Fitzsimons/Aurora medical corridor, and the Central Business District, with strong demand across biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and contract research organizations. Employers hiring right now include Medpace, State of Colorado, and AdventHealth Porter. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Us: Join a dynamic team committed to providing life-saving care, no matter what. At this time in history, more than ever, we are committed to serving diverse communities seeking reproductive care in an inclusive and affirming space. If you feel compelled to answer this call, we can’t wait to meet you! Our clinicians thrive in a busy environment, are adaptable to change, have a passion for providing stigmatized care to marginalized people across the lifespan. Our teams thrive on feedback and center our patients, whatever their needs.
Abortion Care: At PPRM, we all work in abortion care. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- You have a university education; preferably an undergraduate with a first degree in public health, nursing, communication and medica studies, liberal arts, sociology, or similar discipline.
- One course in basic stats or research methods is desired.
- You have excellent customer service, communication, typing and organizational skills.
- You are experienced in multitasking and managing large amounts of information while meeting deadlines and prioritizing work independently.
- You are experienced in working under pressure while maintaining the ability to be calm, methodical, and clear.
- You have the ability to travel, as required.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and a professional manner.
- Preferably, you have experience working in reproductive health, abortion care, gender affirming care or family planning care.
- Experienced in delivering sensitive information and education while reducing stigma required.
- Skilled at Using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the internet, and email.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
What You'll Do:
- You will help with the recruitment and consenting of study patients for various sexual and reproductive health studies and projects.
- You will also perform any study tasks required for the study to be successful, including but not limited to:
- review of study protocol, creation of workflow and study processes, training health center staff as needed, assisting providers in sample collection, entering case report forms into a study database, resolving queries, maintaining logs and regulatory documents, providing any necessary follow up, taking inventory and ordering study supplies, shipping of study samples, assisting with audits and site visits and any other tasks as needed.
- As skills advance, an experienced CRA may have the opportunity to assist senior team members with literature searches, identifying funding sources, writing protocol and consent forms, and assisting with the submission of research projects to the Institutional Review Board or to the FDA.
- You will also have the opportunity to work closely with PPRM’s Data Analytics team to procure necessary data to further the development of research studies.
- You will work to build the capacity of PPRM research by acting as a trusted representative of our work and an excellent role model for internal and external customers.
Starting Pay: $21.84 - $26.08/hour
Schedule: Full-time ~37.5 hours/week; Benefits Eligible
- Monday - Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm; Ideal candidates are able to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, evening, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Benefits:
- Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage
- Accrued PTO and Sick Time
- 401k/Safe Harbor Contributions (PPRM contributes up to 3% of your pay to your 401k after 1 year of service)
- Tuition reimbursement program for qualifying degrees and certificates
- A clinical ladder program that supports professional development and skill expansion
- Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership.
- Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave and MORE!
To learn more about our amazing benefits visit us HERE (https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-rocky-mountains/careers).
COVID-19 Protocol: Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.
Flu Protocol: All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.
Background Check Required: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Who's Hiring
- Medpace5

- State of Colorado3

- AdventHealth Porter3

- National Jewish Health3

- Re:Build Manufacturing3

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Science & Research4
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Education2
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
Senior Clinical Research Scientist Jobs in Denver: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior clinical research scientist job in Denver?
The strongest path in Denver is targeting the Fitzsimons/Aurora medical corridor, where UCHealth, Children's Hospital Colorado, and the Anschutz Medical Campus anchor a dense cluster of clinical trials activity. Biopharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations in the Denver Tech Center also hire heavily at the senior level. Candidates with oncology, rare disease, or Phase II-III trial experience stand out in this market, and familiarity with FDA regulatory submissions gives a clear edge locally.
Which companies hire senior clinical research scientists in Denver?
Employers hiring senior clinical research scientists in Denver right now include Medpace, State of Colorado, and AdventHealth Porter, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Denver's hiring mix leans toward regional biotech firms, large academic medical centers, and the Denver offices of national contract research organizations.
Are there remote senior clinical research scientist jobs in Denver?
Yes, but with limits: hands-on trial monitoring and site management require in-person presence, while data management, statistical programming, and regulatory writing roles are more remote-compatible. About 46% of senior clinical research scientist openings tied to Denver are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting that split. In Denver, the fully remote roles tend to cluster around sponsor-side scientific writing and data operations rather than site-facing positions.
How can I get a senior clinical research scientist job in Denver with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Denver is a clinical research coordinator role at one of the Anschutz Medical Campus-affiliated institutions or a CRA I position at a Denver-based contract research organization. From there, building Phase II-III trial experience and earning a CCRC or ACRP certification accelerates the move to a senior scientist title. Denver's active biotech startup scene in the RiNo and LoHi corridors also offers early-career openings that grow quickly into senior roles.
Which industries hire the most senior clinical research scientists in Denver?
The sectors hiring the most senior clinical research scientists in Denver are Healthcare & Medical Services, Science & Research, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Denver's position as a regional hub for academic medicine at Anschutz and a growing biotech corridor in the Denver Tech Center drives concentrated demand across those sectors.
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