Study Start Up Jobs

Study Start Up jobs are open across clinical research, pharmaceutical development, and contract research organizations, at every level from coordinator to senior manager, with specializations in site activation, regulatory submissions, and protocol feasibility. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36+
Top stateOhio
Top employerMedpace
Top cityCincinnati, OH
Work type78% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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BeOne Medicines
Senior Study Start-Up Specialist
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BeOne Medicines
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Senior Study Start-Up Specialist
BeOne Medicines
Remote
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
$84k - $114k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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The Emmes Company, LLC
Senior Study Start-Up Associate
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The Emmes Company, LLC
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Senior Study Start-Up Associate
The Emmes Company, LLC
Rockville, Maryland
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
201-500

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Parexel
Senior Manager, Study Start-up
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Parexel
Added 5d ago
Senior Manager, Study Start-up
Parexel
Washington, Washington DC
Project & Program Management
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Project Management
Clinical Trials
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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BeOne Medicines
Study Start-Up Manager
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BeOne Medicines
Added 6d ago
Study Start-Up Manager
BeOne Medicines
Remote
Project & Program Management
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Project Management
Clinical Trials
$119k - $159k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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AbbVie
Director, Global Study Start Up, Neuroscience
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AbbVie
Added 1w ago
Director, Global Study Start Up, Neuroscience
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
$161k - $305k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Study Start Up Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Medpace
    Medpace25
  • BeOne Medicines
    BeOne Medicines2
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie1
  • Cambridge Pharma Consulting
    Cambridge Pharma Consulting1
  • Codera
    Codera1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals20
  • Healthcare & Medical Services11
  • Science & Research11
  • Education1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in study start up jobs.

  • Experience with site activation, regulatory document collection, and IRB submission processes
  • Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Veeva Vault, Oracle, or Medidata
  • Familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements for clinical research
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related health sciences field
  • Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple site timelines simultaneously
  • Experience conducting site feasibility assessments and evaluating investigator qualifications

Tips for Your Study Start Up Job Search

Tailor your resume to trial phases

Hiring managers scan for Phase I through Phase III experience. List the specific trial phases you've supported, the therapeutic areas covered, and whether your work involved multi-site coordination or single-site activation to signal the depth of your background.

Highlight site activation metrics concretely

Quantify your site activation timelines wherever you can. How many sites did you activate in a given period, and what was the average time from contract execution to first patient screened? Numbers like these set your resume apart from vague role descriptions.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists study start up openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by therapeutic area focus

Study start up workflows differ significantly across oncology, neurology, and rare disease trials. When targeting openings, prioritize sponsors and CROs whose active portfolios align with the therapeutic areas where you have regulatory and site management experience.

Prepare a site feasibility scenario for interviews

Many study start up interviews include a scenario where you evaluate a site for feasibility. Practice walking through patient population assessment, investigator qualifications, and infrastructure requirements so your reasoning is structured and confident under pressure.

Follow up with hiring teams after submission

Study start up roles often sit within lean clinical operations teams that move quickly. A brief, professional follow-up noting your relevant site activation or regulatory experience within a week of applying keeps your application visible without being intrusive.

Study Start Up Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most study start ups?

The companies hiring the most study start ups right now include Medpace, BeOne Medicines, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Colorado, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Large contract research organizations and pharmaceutical sponsors tend to post the highest volume of study start up roles at any given time.

How many study start up jobs are remote?

About 22% of study start up openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the document-heavy, coordination-focused nature of much of the work. Regulatory document management, vendor communication, and feasibility assessment tasks are most commonly performed remotely, while roles tied to direct site visits or on-site investigator training tend to require in-person presence.

How do you become a study start up specialist?

Start with a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or health sciences field, then pursue entry-level roles in clinical research coordination or regulatory affairs to build hands-on trial experience. Earning a Clinical Research Associate certification strengthens your candidacy. From there, focus on gaining direct exposure to site activation, IRB submissions, and contract negotiation to move into a dedicated study start up role.

Can you get a study start up job with little or no experience?

You can break into study start up with limited experience by starting as a clinical research coordinator or regulatory affairs assistant at a site or CRO. Volunteering on academic investigator-initiated trials builds practical document collection and IRB submission skills that employers recognize. Emphasizing your understanding of GCP guidelines and your organizational approach to managing regulatory binders helps compensate for a shorter work history.

What does the study start up interview process look like?

Most study start up interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your regulatory document and site activation background, followed by a competency-based interview with a clinical operations manager. A practical exercise, such as evaluating a site feasibility scenario or walking through how you'd track essential document status across multiple sites, is common at mid-level and senior roles before a final offer discussion.

Where can I find and apply to study start up jobs?

You can find and apply to study start up jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and therapeutic area background, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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