Senior Level Senior Clinical Trial Manager Jobs

Senior level senior clinical trial manager jobs put experienced professionals in charge of trial strategy, cross-functional oversight, and the operational teams driving complex studies from activation to close-out. Openings are concentrated across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Science & Research, and Insurance, with employers like Zurich Insurance, Eikon Therapeutics, and Abbott hiring at this level now.

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Open roles11
Top stateTexas
Top employerZurich Insurance
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryBiotechnology

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eGenesis
Senior Clinical Trial Manager
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eGenesis
Added 1w ago
Senior Clinical Trial Manager
eGenesis
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
$143k - $176k
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Associate Director, Clinical Trial Activations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Added 1mo ago
Associate Director, Clinical Trial Activations
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Project & Program Management
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Project Management
$59 - $88/hr
Remote (US)
Master's
10,000+

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Entrada Therapeutics
Senior Clinical Trial Manager
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Entrada Therapeutics
Added 2mo ago
Senior Clinical Trial Manager
Entrada Therapeutics
Boston, Massachusetts
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Project & Program Management
Clinical Trials
Project Management
$160k - $185k
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Abbott
Clinical Trial Reimbursement (CTR) Senior Manager, HE&R
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Abbott
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Clinical Trial Reimbursement (CTR) Senior Manager, HE&R
Abbott
Abbott Park, Illinois
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$113k - $227k/yr
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification
10,000+

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Eikon Therapeutics
Clinical Trial Manager
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Eikon Therapeutics
Added 3mo ago
Clinical Trial Manager
Eikon Therapeutics
Millbrae, California
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Project & Program Management
Clinical Trials
Project Management
$130k - $143k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Senior Clinical Trial Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance2 open roles
Eikon Therapeutics
Eikon Therapeutics2 open roles
Abbott
Abbott1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Science & Research
  • Insurance
  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Senior Level Senior Clinical Trial Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level senior clinical trial manager job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned full trial lifecycles independently, not just supported them. Demonstrating cross-functional leadership, regulatory submission experience, and a history of managing CROs or site networks gives you a clear edge. Strong candidates can also articulate how their work directly shaped study timelines, budget outcomes, or protocol decisions.

Which companies hire senior level senior clinical trial managers?

Companies hiring senior level senior clinical trial managers right now include Zurich Insurance, Eikon Therapeutics, and Abbott, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from large pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors, full-service CROs, and medical device companies running multi-site or global studies.

Are there remote senior level senior clinical trial manager jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this experience level. About 80% of senior level senior clinical trial manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how sponsors and CROs have structured trial oversight roles since the shift toward decentralized operations. On-site roles do still exist, particularly at sites tied to specific research facilities.

What makes a senior clinical trial manager role senior level?

Senior level roles carry full operational ownership of one or more trials, often across multiple sites or countries. Candidates are expected to set timelines, resolve escalated site issues, manage vendor relationships independently, and mentor junior or mid-level trial managers. The depth of regulatory knowledge required and the expectation to contribute to process improvement or protocol development also distinguish these positions from mid-level roles.

Which industries hire the most senior level senior clinical trial managers?

Senior level senior clinical trial manager roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Science & Research, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive demand because they run the largest and most complex clinical programs, requiring experienced managers who can handle regulatory complexity, multi-site logistics, and sponsor or CRO relationships without close supervision.