Senior Clinical Trial Manager Jobs in California
Senior Clinical Trial Manager jobs in California are among the most actively recruited in the life sciences sector, with consistent demand from pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, and contract research organizations concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Employers such as Genentech, Gilead Sciences, and AstraZeneca maintain significant California operations and regularly hire at senior levels. The most sought-after specialties include oncology trials, Phase II through IV study management, and regulatory-facing site oversight roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Sunnyvale, CA, United States
- Not Remote
- Clinical & Medical Affairs
- JOB217724
Company Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position:
The Clinical Trial Assistant will play a key role to provide operational support to coordinate the conduct and management of clinical studies to ensure compliance with Intuitive standard operating procedures, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), good documentation practices, and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will have good understanding of clinical trials regulatory requirements. This position is based at the Intuitive Surgical Seattle office in Seattle, Washington.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage the ordering, shipping, labeling and tracking of study supplies (including investigational products) with limited supervision
- Establish, organize and maintain electronic study files and trial master files, with CRO as applicable, to ensure regulatory and protocol compliance including maintenance of study essential documentation (e.g., correspondence, CRFs, study approval documents, curriculum vita, etc…), trip reports, site contact documentation, monthly status reports (e.g., enrollment, adverse events, budget, etc.)
- Contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement
- Maintain, track and facilitate routing for approval and signature of clinical study documents including protocols, case report forms, Informed consents, Clinical trial agreements, non-disclosure agreements, etc
- Create purchase requests and process invoices
- Support clinical study manager with study budget tracking and payments of clinical sites and vendors
- Prepare and ship site binders and patient binders as necessary
- Collaborate with Clinical Study Managers (CSM) to develop clinical study informational materials such as newsletters, recruitment materials, etc
- Collaborate with Clinical Research Associates (CRA), Clinical Study Managers (CSM) and Clinical Managers to support study execution
- Provide administrative support to coordinate, schedule and plan study and investigators meetings, teleconferences, distributing agendas and meeting minutes
Qualifications
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:
- Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities
- Prior experience in medical device clinical trials, regulatory support, clinical project coordination
- Proficient in MS Office suite, Adobe, video and web conferencing solutions
- Clinically savvy & good knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred
- Possess working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice as detailed in 21CFR and ISO 14155, and regulation such as 21 CFR Part 812
- Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience in clinical research with high school diploma or secondary education or equivalent
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree is a plus
- Research/clinical trial management certification/ education is a plus
- Able to travel up to 10%
- We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits and equity, and the anticipated pay rate for this position is $70,000 to $94,800
- It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including location, skills, and experience level
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
Mandatory Notices
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
Base Compensation Range Region 1: $40 USD - $54 USD
Base Compensation Range Region 2: $34 USD - $46 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior clinical trial manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Minimum five to seven years of clinical trial management experience, including Phase II through IV studies
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-site trials from start-up through closeout
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems and clinical trial management software platforms
- Strong working knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and relevant California compliance requirements
- Experience in oncology, rare disease, or biologics therapeutic areas preferred by California employers
Senior Clinical Trial Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior clinical trial manager in California?
The most direct path is a bachelor's or advanced degree in a life sciences or healthcare field, followed by progressive clinical research experience, often starting as a clinical research associate or coordinator. California does not require a state-issued license specific to clinical trial management, but holding a certification such as the ACRP Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or SOCRA CCRP credential is a strong differentiator with California biotech and pharmaceutical employers.
Which companies hire senior clinical trial managers in California?
Employers hiring senior clinical trial managers in California right now include Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical), Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, and Karius, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's dense concentration of biotechnology headquarters and pharmaceutical regional offices means hiring volume here tends to be higher and more continuous than in most other states.
Which California cities have the most senior clinical trial manager jobs?
South San Francisco, San Diego, and Redwood City have the most senior clinical trial manager openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its concentration of biotechnology headquarters and major academic medical centers, while San Diego's pharmaceutical corridor and Los Angeles's growing oncology and cell therapy ecosystem drive strong hiring in those metros as well.
Are there remote senior clinical trial manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, since senior clinical trial managers spend significant time on documentation, vendor oversight, and cross-functional coordination that can be done off-site. About 76% of senior clinical trial manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and strategic nature of the role at the senior level. Site monitoring and inspection-readiness activities are the parts most likely to require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a senior clinical trial manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a clinical research coordinator or clinical research associate role, which large California employers such as Genentech, UCSF Health, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center use as feeders into trial management tracks. Completing the ACRP or SOCRA certification while in a coordinator role accelerates the path. California's contract research organizations also run associate CTM programs that give direct exposure to study management responsibilities before candidates move into fully independent senior roles.
Where can I find and apply to senior clinical trial manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to senior clinical trial manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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