Mid Level Study Start-Up Manager Jobs
Mid level study start-up manager jobs go to professionals ready to own site activation timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive regulatory decisions with limited oversight. Openings across Healthcare & Medical Services and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals are largely remote and hybrid, with Medpace hiring at this level now.
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Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you are empowered to make strategic decisions and contribute to a growing and profitable company? Join us at Medpace! Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, Global Study Start-Up Project Manager to join our Clinical Operations team. This position plays a key role in the clinical trial management process at Medpace.
Incentives can include: Competitive bonus program, sign-on bonus, and equity awards.
Location: Remote
Responsibilities
- Efficiently manage successful execution of global start-up, maintenance, and close-out studies;
- Effectively lead others in a matrix environment;
- Perform quality checks on submission documents and site essential documents;
- Prepare and approve informed consent forms;
- Serve as a Sponsor point of contact for start-up and regulatory submissions items;
- Review pertinent regulations to develop proactive solutions to start-up challenges;
- Prepare new business proposals and present during bid defenses, general capabilities meetings, and audits;
- Contribute to the growth and development of departmental staff, processes and systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in Life Sciences preferred
- 5+ years of experience in clinical research, preferably in a Senior/Lead role at a CRO in Study Start-Up
- Project management experience and demonstrated role in developing others
- Strong oral and written communication skills required
Travel: Minimal
Medpace Overview
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
Why Medpace?
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today. The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
Medpace Perks
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages – starting at 20+ days
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounts for local businesses
Awards
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
What To Expect Next
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you are empowered to make strategic decisions and contribute to a growing and profitable company? Join us at Medpace! Our clinical operations activities are growing rapidly, and we are currently seeking a full-time, Global Study Start-Up Project Manager to join our Clinical Operations team. This position plays a key role in the clinical trial management process at Medpace.
Incentives can include: Competitive bonus program, sign-on bonus, and equity awards.
Location: Remote
Responsibilities
- Efficiently manage successful execution of global start-up, maintenance, and close-out studies;
- Effectively lead others in a matrix environment;
- Perform quality checks on submission documents and site essential documents;
- Prepare and approve informed consent forms;
- Serve as a Sponsor point of contact for start-up and regulatory submissions items;
- Review pertinent regulations to develop proactive solutions to start-up challenges;
- Prepare new business proposals and present during bid defenses, general capabilities meetings, and audits;
- Contribute to the growth and development of departmental staff, processes and systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree in Life Sciences preferred
- 5+ years of experience in clinical research, preferably in a Senior/Lead role at a CRO in Study Start-Up
- Project management experience and demonstrated role in developing others
- Strong oral and written communication skills required
Travel: Minimal
Medpace Overview
Medpace is a full-service clinical contract research organization (CRO). We provide Phase I-IV clinical development services to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Our mission is to accelerate the global development of safe and effective medical therapeutics through its scientific and disciplined approach. We leverage local regulatory and therapeutic expertise across all major areas including oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, central nervous system, anti-viral and anti-infective. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, employing more than 5,000 people across 40+ countries.
Why Medpace?
People. Purpose. Passion. Make a Difference Tomorrow. Join Us Today. The work we’ve done over the past 30+ years has positively impacted the lives of countless patients and families who face hundreds of diseases across all key therapeutic areas. The work we do today will improve the lives of people living with illness and disease in the future.
Medpace Perks
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive PTO packages – starting at 20+ days
- Company-sponsored employee appreciation events
- Employee health and wellness initiatives
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Structured career paths with opportunities for professional growth
- Discounts for local businesses
Awards
- Named a Top Workplace in 2024 by The Cincinnati Enquirer
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Most Successful Midsize Companies in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Continually recognized with CRO Leadership Awards from Life Science Leader magazine based on expertise, quality, capabilities, reliability, and compatibility
What To Expect Next
A Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
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Mid Level Study Start-Up Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level study start-up manager job?
Position your experience around concrete ownership: protocols you activated, timelines you managed, and cross-functional relationships you led. Highlight familiarity with regulatory submissions, IRB coordination, and site feasibility work. Tailor your resume to show measurable results, such as sites activated on schedule or issues resolved before first patient in. Mid level hiring managers want to see that you can run a startup independently, not just support one.
Which companies hire mid level study start-up managers?
Companies hiring mid level study start-up managers right now include Medpace, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract research organizations, pharmaceutical sponsors, and specialized clinical operations firms tend to drive the most consistent hiring at this experience level.
Are there remote mid level study start-up manager jobs?
Yes, though many roles still require periodic site travel or sponsor visits. About 17% of mid level study start-up manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-heavy, coordination-focused nature of start-up work that translates well to distributed teams. Full on-site roles are more common in sponsor-side or large academic medical center positions.
How do I move up to a mid level study start-up manager role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level study start-up manager role takes deliberate skill-building over your first few years. Focus on owning discrete startup tasks end to end, deepening your knowledge of regulatory timelines, and volunteering to coordinate site communications directly. Earning experience across multiple therapeutic areas and demonstrating that sites you managed activated on time builds the credibility mid level roles require.
Which industries hire the most mid level study start-up managers?
Mid Level study start-up manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors run large portfolios of trials that require dedicated startup coordination, creating steady demand for professionals who can manage regulatory submissions, vendor relationships, and site onboarding simultaneously.