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A Study Manager I is responsible to ensure that quality research is conducted at assigned investigative sites in accordance with the sponsor protocol, FDA Regulations, and ICH/GCP guidelines.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for training the site teams and supporting the adequate conduct of study subject visits, and all other relevant protocol required procedures and documenting these in a timely manner.
- Responsible for enforcing ALCOA-C Standards with all the relevant clinical trial documentation.
- Responsible for enforcing all Adverse and Serious Adverse Events reporting and any other relevant Safety Information reporting to the appropriate authorities per internal company guidelines, Sponsor, IRB and ICH-GCP Guidelines.
- Ensuring data quality, subject retention and compliance, and timely and adequate study data reporting on the assigned protocol(s) being conducted at their respective site(s).
- Responsible for clinical trial management from FPFV to study close out with strict adherence to study protocol, adherence to all other relevant study manuals, study documents, ICH-GCP Guidelines, FDA Regulations, and ALCOA-C standards, organizational SOPs and guidance documents.
- Sponsor-specified EDC and/or IVRS and any other relevant Electronic Systems training.
- Ensuring visit preparedness for all the relevant sponsor and CRO visits for their assigned protocol(s) and appropriate and timely follow-up on the action items, at their respective site(s).
- Working knowledge of the Essential Clinical Trial Documents and maintenance of the Investigator Site Binders for their assigned protocol(s) at their respective site(s)
- Creating and or Reviewing Source Documents for their assigned protocol(s) at their respective site(s) in a timely manner.
- Working closely with the Associate Site Director/Site Director to achieve strategic goals for the site.
- Assist the Associate Site Director/Site Director with staff training and any other relevant tasks assigned.
- Striving to meet Sponsor subject enrollment goals for their assigned protocols at their respective site(s).
- Working with the cross-functional team(s) and site team(s) to ensure study start readiness on all the aspects and adequate training completed by all the relevant site staff prior to FPFV and continue working with the cross-functional team(s) for the successful execution and completion of the clinical trial.
- Conduct patient consent discussions and ensure comprehension of medical procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives
- Provide clear explanations of study protocols and ensure patients' understanding before obtaining their consent
- Facilitate effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and research staff
- Conduct patient consent discussions and ensure comprehension of medical procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives
- Provide clear explanations of study protocols and ensure patients' understanding before obtaining their consent
- Facilitate effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and research staff
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Foreign Medical Graduates preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Clinical Research (Senior Lead CRC)
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Wide therapeutic range of clinical trials experience preferred
- Regulatory research experience is a plus
Credentials:
- ACRP or equivalent certification is preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
- Goals-driven while continuously maintaining quality.
- Must be detailed-oriented, proactive, and able to take initiative.
- Must have strong written and communication skills.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Proficient communication and comprehension skills both verbal and written in the English language are required.
- Proficient Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) communication and comprehension skills both in verbal and written are preferred
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A Study Manager I is responsible to ensure that quality research is conducted at assigned investigative sites in accordance with the sponsor protocol, FDA Regulations, and ICH/GCP guidelines.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for training the site teams and supporting the adequate conduct of study subject visits, and all other relevant protocol required procedures and documenting these in a timely manner.
- Responsible for enforcing ALCOA-C Standards with all the relevant clinical trial documentation.
- Responsible for enforcing all Adverse and Serious Adverse Events reporting and any other relevant Safety Information reporting to the appropriate authorities per internal company guidelines, Sponsor, IRB and ICH-GCP Guidelines.
- Ensuring data quality, subject retention and compliance, and timely and adequate study data reporting on the assigned protocol(s) being conducted at their respective site(s).
- Responsible for clinical trial management from FPFV to study close out with strict adherence to study protocol, adherence to all other relevant study manuals, study documents, ICH-GCP Guidelines, FDA Regulations, and ALCOA-C standards, organizational SOPs and guidance documents.
- Sponsor-specified EDC and/or IVRS and any other relevant Electronic Systems training.
- Ensuring visit preparedness for all the relevant sponsor and CRO visits for their assigned protocol(s) and appropriate and timely follow-up on the action items, at their respective site(s).
- Working knowledge of the Essential Clinical Trial Documents and maintenance of the Investigator Site Binders for their assigned protocol(s) at their respective site(s)
- Creating and or Reviewing Source Documents for their assigned protocol(s) at their respective site(s) in a timely manner.
- Working closely with the Associate Site Director/Site Director to achieve strategic goals for the site.
- Assist the Associate Site Director/Site Director with staff training and any other relevant tasks assigned.
- Striving to meet Sponsor subject enrollment goals for their assigned protocols at their respective site(s).
- Working with the cross-functional team(s) and site team(s) to ensure study start readiness on all the aspects and adequate training completed by all the relevant site staff prior to FPFV and continue working with the cross-functional team(s) for the successful execution and completion of the clinical trial.
- Conduct patient consent discussions and ensure comprehension of medical procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives
- Provide clear explanations of study protocols and ensure patients' understanding before obtaining their consent
- Facilitate effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and research staff
- Conduct patient consent discussions and ensure comprehension of medical procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives
- Provide clear explanations of study protocols and ensure patients' understanding before obtaining their consent
- Facilitate effective communication between patients, healthcare providers, and research staff
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Foreign Medical Graduates preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Clinical Research (Senior Lead CRC)
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Wide therapeutic range of clinical trials experience preferred
- Regulatory research experience is a plus
Credentials:
- ACRP or equivalent certification is preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
- Goals-driven while continuously maintaining quality.
- Must be detailed-oriented, proactive, and able to take initiative.
- Must have strong written and communication skills.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Proficient communication and comprehension skills both verbal and written in the English language are required.
- Proficient Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) communication and comprehension skills both in verbal and written are preferred
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Medical Devices
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in study manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Demonstrated ICH-GCP compliance knowledge and application across trial phases
- Experience coordinating or managing clinical trial sites from startup to closeout
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- Familiarity with IRB submission processes and regulatory document management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for site staff and sponsor interactions
Tips for Your Study Manager Job Search
Align your resume to ICH-GCP
Hiring managers scan for ICH-GCP compliance language on study manager resumes before anything else. Use the exact phrase, not just 'GCP,' and tie it to specific trial phases you've overseen to signal hands-on regulatory experience.
Lead with protocol deviation outcomes
Generic phrases like 'managed clinical trials' won't stand out. Quantify what you controlled: how many sites you coordinated, how deviations were resolved, and whether your studies closed on schedule. Outcomes beat descriptions every time.
Target openings by therapeutic area
Study manager roles in oncology, CNS, and rare disease move faster and attract more competition than general openings. Filter your search by therapeutic area and apply early to listings that match your protocol history before the pool grows.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists study manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prep for scenario-based interview questions
Study manager interviews lean heavily on protocol deviation scenarios, vendor escalation situations, and IRB submission timelines. Practice walking through a real case where a site went off-protocol and how you corrected it without derailing the study.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Study manager offers vary widely in site load, travel expectations, and CRO versus sponsor-side responsibilities. Clarify the number of active protocols you'll own and whether travel is domestic or international before you accept, not after.
Study Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most study managers?
The most active employers for study managers right now are Regeneron, サイネオス・ヘルス, and Medpace, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract research organizations and large pharmaceutical sponsors tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many study manager jobs are remote?
About 78% of study manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in sponsor-side data management and regulatory affairs coordination. Site-facing or CRO roles that require in-person site visits tend to be on-site or hybrid rather than fully remote.
How do you become a study manager?
Most study managers start as clinical research coordinators or clinical research associates, building direct experience with protocol execution, site monitoring, and regulatory submissions. From there, taking on lead or senior CRA responsibilities, completing ICH-GCP training, and demonstrating independent site management across multiple studies positions you for a study manager title. Some employers also require relevant therapeutic area experience before promoting internally.
Can you get hired as a study manager without direct experience?
Moving directly into a study manager role without prior clinical research experience is rare, but candidates with strong adjacent backgrounds in nursing, pharmacy, or regulatory affairs can break in by emphasizing protocol familiarity, site communication experience, and any exposure to IRB processes. Contract research organizations often post junior study manager or associate study manager roles specifically designed for candidates transitioning from coordinator-level positions.
What does the study manager interview process look like?
Most study manager interviews involve an initial recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on protocol experience and site management history, and then a panel interview with clinical operations or regulatory team members. Candidates are typically asked to walk through a past study from startup to closeout, describe how they handled a site deviation, and demonstrate familiarity with the sponsor's or CRO's therapeutic focus areas.
Where can I find and apply to study manager jobs?
You can find and apply to study manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your therapeutic area experience and protocol background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your qualifications.
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