# Clinical Research Manager

Occupation

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Clinical research managers supervise clinical trial teams, providing team leadership while overseeing clinical trial design and day-to-day study conduct in accordance with GCP compliance. They manage budgets and use CTMS software to monitor trial timelines, site performance, and data quality. Typically found within pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, or CROs, this role is held by experienced clinical research professionals who bridge scientific and operational responsibilities.

Top skills: [Budget Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/budget-management), [Team Leadership](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/team-leadership)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Clinical Trial Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-trial-manager)
- Often leads to: [Clinical Research Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-research-director)

## Similar roles

[Clinical Data Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-data-manager), [Clinical Data Systems Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-data-systems-manager), [Clinical Research Associate](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-research-associate), [Clinical Research Coordinator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-research-coordinator), [Clinical Research Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-research-director), [Clinical Trial Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-trial-manager), [Program Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/program-manager), [Regulatory Affairs Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/regulatory-affairs-manager), [Research Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/research-manager), [Senior Clinical Research Associate](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/senior-clinical-research-associate)

## Open Clinical Research Manager roles (2)

- [Manager, Biomarker Operations](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b34a85b7-7308-43d2-9fac-9e1830db4cc7/manager-biomarker-operations-at-moderna) at [Moderna](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/moderna) — $109,200 – $174,600
- [Partner Manager, Global Health](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/70e5ff83-98a8-4890-ba67-8372ed9687e2/partner-manager-global-health-at-menlo-ventures-portfolio) at [Menlo Ventures Portfolio](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/menlo-ventures-portfolio) — Full-time, New York, NY, $215,000 – $300,000

## Likely next role (1)

Where Clinical Research Managers commonly go next: [Clinical Research Director](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/clinical-research-director).

- [Executive Director (Distinguished Scientist), Clinical Research, Atherosclerosis](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/38f73642-58bd-4715-92fd-59f3cb3be113/executive-director-distinguished-scientist-clinical-research-atherosclerosis-at) at [Merck](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/merck) — Full-time, Rahway, NJ, $310,900 – $489,400

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- [Clinical Trial Manager](https://bristolmyerssquibb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BMS/job/Field---United-States---US/Clinical-Trial-Manager_R1603633) at [Bristol Myers Squibb](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/bristol-myers-squibb) — Field - United States - US (listed on Bristol Myers Squibb's own careers site)
- [Program Manager](https://elevancehealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ANT/job/CA-WOODLAND-HILLS-21215-BURBANK-BLVD/Program-Manager_JR199859-1) at [Elevance Health](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/elevance-health) — Woodland Hills, CA (listed on Elevance Health's own careers site)
- [Program Manager](https://gentex.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Gentex/job/Zeeland-MI/Program-Manager_REQ026585) at [Gentex](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/gentex) (listed on Gentex's own careers site)
- [Program Manager](https://avav.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AVAV/job/Herndon-VA/Program-Manager_8587) at [AeroVironment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/aerovironment) (listed on AeroVironment's own careers site)
- [Senior Program Manager, Corporate Affairs](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ed3b0ed1-486f-484b-93a7-e3701e88465e/senior-program-manager-corporate-affairs-at-cohere) at [Cohere](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/cohere) — Full-time, Toronto, London, Washington, DC · Remote, $140,000 – $250,000
- [Director, Product Operations](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/wrapbook/2432b306-13b8-4d22-971f-88ac36453257/application) at [Wrapbook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/wrapbook) — Full-time, Remote - US & Canada, $201,500 – $312,000 (listed on Wrapbook's own careers site)
- [Clinical Research Coordinator](https://epyz.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/18496/apply) at [Nemours Foundation](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/nemours-foundation) — Orlando, FL (listed on Nemours Foundation's own careers site)
- [Clinical Research Coordinator](https://iqvia.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/IQVIA/job/Gilbert-AZ-United-States-of-America/Clinical-Research-Coordinator_R1558539) at [IQVIA](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/iqvia) — Gilbert, AZ (listed on IQVIA's own careers site)
- [Program Manager](https://sbdinc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Stanley_Black_Decker_Career_Site/job/Towson-MD-United-States/Program-Manager_REQ-1000049142) at [Stanley Black & Decker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/stanley-black-decker) — Towson, MD (listed on Stanley Black & Decker's own careers site)
- [Clinical Trial Manager](https://biibhr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/external/job/Cambridge-MA/Clinical-Trial-Manager_REQ23914) at [Biogen](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/biogen) — Cambridge, MA (listed on Biogen's own careers site)

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