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How much do clinical research manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical research manager in the United States is $107,336.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $122,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

What does a Clinical Research Manager do?

A Clinical Research Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical trials and research projects, ensuring they comply with regulatory standards and organizational policies. They manage research teams, budgets, timelines, and communication with stakeholders such as sponsors and regulatory bodies. Their responsibilities often include developing study protocols, monitoring trial progress, and ensuring data integrity and participant safety throughout the study.

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

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 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.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Research Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,336 per year, or $51.6 per hour.
Clinical Research Manager

$100K - $145K/yr

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Posted 28 days ago


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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Overview

Element has a current opening for a Clinical Research Manager to join our growing team in Louisville, CO for a full time position. The main responsibility of the Clinical Research Manager is to act as a liaison with sponsors to oversee clinical trials of medical devices and health tech (Phases 0-2), ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory standards and directly manage a team of clinicians.

You can learn more about the lab here: EMT Louisville CO Lab Page

Pay Range: $100k-$145k DOE

Responsibilities
  • Leads a team of clinicians and technicians in carrying out complex study protocols:o Management may include multiple concurrent studieso Studies may require multiple visits by participantso Studies may require travel to other states
  • Responsible for understanding protocol requirements and utilizing critical thinking skills
  • Tracks study progress in terms of data collection requirements and assists recruitment team by communicating screening goals
  • Creates case report forms, based on written protocol
  • Develops, completes, and maintains source documents
  • Documents all aspects of trial progress, including adverse events, protocol deviations, and device deficiencies; enrollment and screening logs; device accountability; and all documentation required for the Trial Master File
  • Responsible for maintaining and completing Case Report Forms in agreement with the source documentation and in accordance with the study protocols
  • Assures clinical supply accountability for assigned trials
  • Responsible for securing all sponsor-supplied devices and equipment
  • Communicates regularly with sponsors and with executive management regarding study design recommendations; study progress and status; mitigation strategies; and all aspects of the study from start to finish.
  • Has the ability to directly supervise employees that perform data analysis and clinical execution. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Skills / Qualifications
  • Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license in the state of Colorado. BSN preferred
  • Ability to independently perform and also train all procedures (i.e. vital signs, laboratory tests, etc.) required by the protocol and as allowed by level of licensure and/or training
  • Must not have any disciplinary action on license history
  • Clinical Research Experience preferred
  • Ability to lead a team with clear direction, responsible delegation, goal-setting, and performance management; prior management experience preferred
  • Strong organizational and critical thinking skills, including attention to detail
  • Travel is required up to 25%
  • Must be capable of performing all clinical tasks relevant to licensure and/or training
  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must have good interpersonal skills, demonstrated through interactions with participants, Element staff, sponsor representatives, etc.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events/projects in the community, with customers and within the company
  • Technical background is a plus

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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