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The Aspen Group

Clinical & Development Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

ClearChoice Management Services, LLC (CCMS) provides administrative practice management services to ... The Clinical & Development Director will serve as an integrator connecting different work streams ...

ClearChoice

Clinical & Development Director

Chicago, IL

$82K - $112K/yr

ClearChoice Management Services, LLC (CCMS) provides administrative practice management services to ... The Clinical & Development Director will serve as an integrator connecting different work streams ...

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Anly Clinical Development

Murray, UT

$96K/yr

Analyst Clinical Development (Solventum) 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable ... To improve the onboarding experience, you will have an opportunity to meet with your manager and ...

Solventum

Anly Clinical Development

Murray, UT · On-site +1

$61K - $84K/yr

Analyst Clinical Development (Solventum) 3M Health Care is now Solventum At Solventum, we enable ... To improve the onboarding experience, you will have an opportunity to meet with your manager and ...

Natera

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$79K - $108K/yr

In this role, you'll lead studies that directly shape how cancer is managed worldwide, bringing ... Define clinical development strategies that align study design, endpoints, and execution with ...

Therakos

Senior Director, Clinical Development

Malvern, PA

$78K - $107K/yr

They will be responsible for oversight and management of the clinical development execution aspects of clinical development programs. Generally, the role will oversee multiple clinical study programs ...

The Aspen Group

Clinical & Development Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$82K - $112K/yr

ClearChoice Management Services, LLC (CCMS) provides administrative practice management services to ... The Clinical & Development Director will serve as an integrator connecting different work streams ...

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How much do clinical development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical development manager in the United States is $132,876.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $162,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Development Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Development Manager, you need a solid background in clinical research, project management, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a life sciences degree and relevant industry experience. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC) tools, and certifications like GCP (Good Clinical Practice) are commonly required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are vital for ensuring successful clinical trials, regulatory approval, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

How does a Clinical Development Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a clinical trial?

A Clinical Development Manager works closely with various cross-functional teams, including clinical operations, regulatory affairs, data management, and biostatistics, to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials. They facilitate communication between these departments, align project timelines, and address any operational challenges that arise. By fostering collaboration, they help ensure that studies are conducted in compliance with regulatory standards, data is accurately collected and analyzed, and that project milestones are met on schedule.

What is the difference between Clinical Development Manager vs Clinical Research Associate?

AspectClinical Development ManagerClinical Research Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in life sciences, often with project management certificationsBachelor's in life sciences or related field, often with clinical research certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple clinical trials, manages teams, and coordinates with stakeholdersMonitors clinical sites, ensures protocol compliance, and collects data
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, CROsResearch sites, CROs, pharmaceutical companies

The Clinical Development Manager focuses on overseeing the entire clinical development process, managing teams, and strategic planning. In contrast, the Clinical Research Associate primarily monitors clinical trial sites and ensures compliance. Both roles are essential in clinical research but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What does a Clinical Development Manager do?

A Clinical Development Manager oversees the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials for new drugs or medical devices. They coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and monitor the progress of studies to ensure timelines and budgets are met. Their work helps bring new therapies to market safely and efficiently by managing all aspects of clinical research from initiation to completion.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Development Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,876 per year, or $63.9 per hour.
Senior Manager, Clinical Development

Senior Manager, Clinical Development

Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Rockville, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an award-winning biopharmaceutical company with more than 30 years of experience in developing and commercializing products that treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. We currently have 8 products in the market that are making a real impact on patient outcomes.
Job Summary:
The Senior Manager Clinical Research is a key position at Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The successful candidate will lead/co lead clinical research activities in support of three key initiatives: (1) clinical research supporting activities within the Clinical Development Group (phase I - III trials) and regulatory filing of pipeline products (2) post marketing research with current marketed products; (3) evaluation of future research opportunities, as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Design, implementation and execution of clinical protocols, internal strategy and planning documents, final reports, and peer-reviewed publications with commercial, regulatory, legal, statistical, and operational inputs.
  • Co-monitor clinical and scientific adherence to protocols, ethical and good clinical practices.
  • Interact with academics, government officials, professional consultants, and other external resources, including CROs, to facilitate clinical trials research.
  • Serve as clinical and scientific consultant to management, other research project teams, business development, commercial teams.
  • Monitor and interpret results of clinical investigations in preparation for regulatory submissions or potential commercial partnerships and / or new drug applications.
  • Leads or Co-leads (with commercial colleagues) effort in determining and articulating the attributes related to safety, efficacy, unmet medical need, regulatory approval and successful commercialization of ongoing development and pipeline candidates.
  • Identify and evaluate compounds or technologies as new pipeline opportunities.
  • Monitor changes in the scientific/regulatory/medical environment, which may impact the global drug development process and pharmaceutical marketplace and communicate them appropriately within the organization.
  • Develop a recruitment strategy (with Clinical Operations Co-Lead) for all trials as needed.
  • Manage vendors providing trial recruitment service as needed.
  • Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • N/A.

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:
  • Pharm.D. M.D, or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline and 3+ years of experience or M.S. in a scientific discipline or equivalent and 6+ years industry experience.
  • 2+ years of Phase 2/3 Clinical Trials Experience is required.
  • A high sense of ethics in a result driven environment.
  • Scientific background with understanding of scientific, clinical, and operational aspects of the drug development process.
  • Ability to clearly communicate clinical and scientific data including assessment of the benefit/risk of assets in development to team members and management.
  • Ability to attain confidence of team and company through personifying professionalism and clinical/scientific knowledge.
  • Ability to maintain and eventually build appropriate relationships with academics, government officials, professional consultants and other external resources including CROs.
  • Ability to initiate project efforts in a self-motivated way, including acquiring certain resources (e.g., prospective investigators, publicly available information, etc.)
  • Ability to work in a project team and lead or co-lead projects with operational counterpart.

Other Characteristics:
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality.
  • Ability to have an innovative and dynamic approach to work.
  • A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
  • Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers, and others.
  • Capable of performing other duties as assigned by Management.
  • Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:
  • Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or carrying objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer screen, iPad, or other electronic device; and extensive reading.
  • The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Compensation:
At Supernus, we offer a competitive compensation package that reflects your experiences and contributions. The expected salary range for fully qualified candidates applying for this role is $130,000 to $155,000. This range is what the Company reasonably expects to offer for the position and is not reflective of the full compensation scale of the role. This range may be modified in the future. An individual's salary within the range is based on multiple factors, which may include and are not limited to education, relevant experience, knowledge, length of industry experience and organizational needs.
You also will be able to participate in a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: health, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k company match, company paid life insurance and health and wellness benefits. The total compensation package for this position also includes other compensation elements such as stock equity awards, employee stock purchase programs and participation in our Company's discretionary annual bonus program.
Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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