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How much do clinical project director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical project director in Silver Spring, MD is $113,264.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $149,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Clinical Project Director vs Clinical Project Manager?

AspectClinical Project DirectorClinical Project Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, high-level decision makingManages individual projects, coordinates teams, ensures project milestones
Required CredentialsTypically requires a clinical research degree, extensive experience, and certifications like PMPRequires a relevant degree, experience in clinical trials, and often PMP or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership in pharmaceutical or biotech companies, CROsProject teams within clinical research organizations or pharmaceutical companies

The Clinical Project Director focuses on strategic oversight and managing multiple projects at a higher level, while the Clinical Project Manager handles day-to-day project execution and team coordination. Both roles require relevant clinical research experience and certifications, but the Director role involves broader responsibilities and strategic planning.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Project Director job openings in Silver Spring, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,264 per year, or $54.5 per hour.

Clinical Project Manager

Gaithersburg, MD

PharmaOut
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Description This role will be key in developing internal Clinical Operations systems and procedures to improve all aspects of Clinical Study related business processes and will work very closely with the Associate Director of Clinical Operations along with the US Site Head. Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Responsibilities: Participates in the planning, implementation and management of pre-IND through Phase I-II clinical trials, in collaboration with Contract Research Organization (CRO) partners, if applicable. Manage day to day activities of all aspects of clinical studies including study plans, timelines, problem identification and resolution, status reports and budget to ensure timely delivery of completed study reports to the project teams.

Contributes to development of RFPs and participates in selection of CROs/vendors. Manages CRO and vendor activities to ensure adherence to deliverables and timelines. Provides updates on project status and deliverables to Clinical Project Management leads (deliverables may include project status reports, vendor reports, trackers, meeting minutes/action items).

Contributes to development of study budget(s). Maintains primary responsibility for the content of and execution on all study-related operational plans, such as study operations manuals, vendor manuals, safety plans, project management plans, communication plans, and quality plans, whether developed internally or externally. Oversees investigator recruitment/selection and the conduct of trials at investigative sites.

Participate as necessary in monitoring visits (co-monitoring), reviews monitoring visit reports and ensures CRO quality within trials, if applicable. Plans, executes, and leads Investigators Meetings, if applicable. Contributes to development of internal Clinical Operations systems to improve business processes.

Develops relationships with Key Opinion Leaders as applicable for key I-Mab development programs. Prepare and present study or project specific updates. Represent Project Management & Clinical Operations in partnered development programs.

Mentors junior level Clinical Research Associates. Qualifications: Life sciences or medical background is required. 6+ years of industry experience (biotech/pharma) with at least 2-5 (will determine level) years of project management experience Experience in Phase 1 Oncology trials.

Strong understanding of ICH, GCP and relevant regulatory requirements The ability to work with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment is a must Strong organizational and time management skills; detailed oriented; excellent interpersonal and communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project.

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