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How much do clinical research manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical research manager in Delaware is $107,429.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,100.00 and $122,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a clinical research manager do?

A clinical research manager oversees clinical trials, which involve testing new medications or medical devices. Their responsibilities include ensuring all ethical practices and legal protocols are followed and that all paperwork is filled out completely and accurately. They also maintain standards for the data collection and procedures during the clinical trial and make sure all team members, including the doctors and nurses on the trial, are kept informed.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical research manager?

To thrive as a Clinical Research Manager, you need a solid understanding of clinical trial protocols, regulatory requirements (such as GCP), and a background in life sciences or healthcare, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), EDC software, and certifications like ACRP or SOCRA are typically expected. Strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and effective communication abilities set outstanding managers apart. These competencies are critical for ensuring compliance, data integrity, and the successful coordination of multidisciplinary research teams.

What are some common challenges clinical research managers face when overseeing multiple clinical trials simultaneously?

Clinical Research Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing competing timelines, ensuring regulatory compliance across different studies, and effectively allocating resources among projects. Managing communication between diverse teams—such as investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies—can also be demanding, especially when trials are at different stages. Developing strong organizational skills and leveraging project management tools are key to successfully navigating these complexities and maintaining high standards for data quality and participant safety.

What is the difference between Clinical Research Manager vs Clinical Research Coordinator?

AspectClinical Research ManagerClinical Research Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in life sciences, often with experience in project managementBachelor's in health sciences or related field, often with certification like CCRP
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple studies, manages teams, and ensures compliance at a higher levelAssists with daily study activities, patient interactions, and data collection
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, CROs, academic institutionsHospitals, clinics, research sites

The Clinical Research Manager focuses on overseeing entire studies and managing teams, while the Clinical Research Coordinator handles daily study tasks and participant interactions. Both roles require relevant certifications and are essential in clinical research settings, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Research Manager job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $107,429 per year, or $51.6 per hour.

Director, Clinical Research

Wilmington, DE • On-site

ChristianaCare
Outpatient Health Care • 10K+ employees

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Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Details
Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!
ChristianaCare, with Hospitals in Wilmington and Newark, DE, as well as Elkton, MD, is one of the largest health care providers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Named one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, we have an excess of 1,100 beds between our hospitals and are committed to providing the best patient care in the region. We are proud to that Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital, our Ambulatory Services, and HomeHealth have all received ANCC Magnet Recognition®
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Director of Clinical Research at ChristianCare's Research Institute (iREACH) is part of a team leading the ongoing transformation of research across the enterprise, while fostering new and sustaining existing research collaborations and partnerships. This position will provide scientific expertise and administrative oversite for the design, planning and dissemination of a collaborative research portfolio that bridges clinical, community and academic sectors. The Director of Clinical Research will manage a team of data analysts', system engineers, biostatisticians, and Research Scientists within the Research Institute as well as within the context of the NIGMS-funded Delaware's ACCEL Center for Translational Research (DE-CTR). In the CTR arena, the Director of Clinical Research will oversee the Biostatistical and Epidemiologic Research Design (BERD) Core leveraging resources across all ACCEL Institutions to support research addressing critical health needs in Delaware. This position will represent ChristianaCare on the Data Science Core of the Delaware IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (DE-INBRE) which is supported by NIH NIGM funding.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for oversight of the Research Institutes portfolio of research projects and related programs ensuring that all research is scientifically rigorous, clinically relevant, ethically sound and meet all institutional, state and federal rules, policies, and regulations.
  • Provides high level oversight of study designs, protocols, and statistical analyses to ensure scientific integrity and clinical relevance across all iREACH research projects.
  • Ensure all research activities comply with IRB, HIPAA, and FDA regulations. Oversee the development of Data Safety Monitoring Plans (DSMP), Data Use Agreements (DUAs), and coordinated regulatory submission for multiple institutions to ensure data privacy and security.
  • Serves as the Research Institutes liaison with ChristianaCare's Center for Strategic Information Management (CSIM) and responsible for ensuring the Research Institutes data processes, procedures, and permissions are met pre and post EPIC implementation.
  • Accountable for ensuring ChrisitanaCare's Research Institute is adhering to NIH Data Management and Sharing (DSM) Policy for all research that is supported by NIH and meets the conditions. Leads efforts with DE- CTR and DE-INBRE partner institutions and research collaborators to develop, standardize and share best practices.
  • Manages and provides direct supervision to a multidisciplinary team of system engineers, data analysts, biostatisticians and research scientists, fostering a culture of accountability and professional excellence.
  • Serve as a primary mentor for clinical and junior investigators, providing expert guidance on grant development, study design, data evaluation, interpretation and dissemination of findings.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, or other healthcare disciplines required.
  • MD, DO, RN with an advanced degree (MPH or PhD) in Epidemiology, Public Health, or Medical Informatics highly desired.
  • A distinguished publication record and a demonstrated history of securing and managing significant research grants required.
  • 5+ years of leading and managing complex federally funded grants and research programs required.
  • 5+ years of managing technical teams with proven track record of hitting hard deadlines and managing competing priorities required.
  • Proven success in mentoring junior faculty or clinical investigators through the research lifecycle, from protocol development to publication required.
  • Experience navigating the complexities of multi-institutional data sharing, IRB coordination, and collaborative analysis required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Advanced knowledge of health data cloud computing and data standards such FHIR, to ensure data integrity and compatibility across diverse research environments.
  • Strong command of statistical software (SAS, R, or Python) and deep familiarity with healthcare data structures (ICD-10, CPT, LOINC).
  • Deep understanding of federal research requirements and regulations including human subject research.
  • Exceptionally strong written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to promote and encourage diversity of thought.
  • Adept at leading in a highly complex, matrixed healthcare environment.

Annual Compensation Range $121,180.80 - $193,897.60
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Sep 1, 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, DE, US

Year founded

1888

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