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Clinical Trial Manager
Clinical trial managers oversee the operational execution of clinical studies, managing budget management, vendor management, and cross-functional team leadership to keep trials on time and within scope. They ensure GCP compliance across sites and use clinical trial management systems (CTMS) to track enrollment, milestones, and deliverables. This mid-to-senior role is typically held by experienced clinical research professionals working within pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO organizations.
Duties & responsibilities
- Develop and manage investigator site budgets and contracts for clinical trials across multiple geographies
- Lead analytics strategy and enrollment forecasting to guide trial feasibility and operational performance
- Coordinate between clinical sites, internal teams, and external partners to execute study protocols
- Ensure compliance with GCP and applicable regulations across trial sites and operations
- Manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships to maintain trial timelines and scope
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Sr. Manager, Investigator Site Budgets & Contracts
Moderna
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This role leads the development and management of investigator site budgets and contracts for Moderna's global clinical trials, partnering across clinical operations, legal, and contract research organizations to accelerate study execution while maintaining compliance and financial oversight. It suits someone with deep expertise in clinical trial budgeting, Fair Market Value methodologies, and investigator grants who can think strategically while managing complex negotiations across international teams.
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Associate Study Start Up Manager
IQVIA
This role manages the activation and ongoing maintenance of clinical trial sites across multiple regions, handling regulatory strategy, documentation, and stakeholder coordination from pre-award through study execution. It suits someone with substantial clinical research experience who can navigate complex regulatory requirements while leading cross-functional teams and maintaining sponsor relationships.
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Sr. Manager, Biomarker Operations
Moderna
$109,200 – $174,600
Moderna is hiring an operations manager to oversee biomarker sample management across clinical trials, coordinating between internal teams, labs, and external vendors to ensure compliance and quality throughout the sample lifecycle. This role suits someone with clinical research experience who enjoys process-driven work and cross-functional collaboration.
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This role leads clinical research and validation work for deploying Claude in global health settings, particularly in low-resource countries. It suits clinicians with deep experience in LMIC care delivery who want to shape how AI tools are rigorously tested and improved for real-world clinical use.
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