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Includes Clinical roles focused on research projects. Positions in this family perform basic ... Research Sponsor's attention. 7. Coordinates seminars and special events. Develops and manages ...

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Communicate with study sponsors, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders. * Prepare and submit ... Lead regular team meetings to discuss status of current projects, plan for future projects, provide ...

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How much do clinical research sponsor project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical research sponsor project 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 a clinical research sponsor project manager?

A Clinical Research Sponsor Project Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing and coordinating clinical trials on behalf of the study sponsor, typically a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device company. They manage timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring the studies comply with regulatory requirements and meet predefined objectives. Their role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. The project manager also monitors trial progress and addresses any issues that may arise to keep the project on track.

What are some common challenges faced by clinical research sponsor project managers when coordinating multi-site clinical trials?

Clinical Research Sponsor Project Managers often encounter challenges such as ensuring consistent communication across diverse research sites, maintaining regulatory compliance in different regions, and managing timelines to keep all sites aligned with project milestones. Balancing the priorities of various stakeholders—such as investigators, CROs, and internal sponsors—requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Anticipating and resolving site-specific issues quickly is key to minimizing delays and ensuring trial success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical research sponsor project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Research Sponsor Project Manager, you need a solid background in clinical research, project management, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a life sciences degree and certifications like PMP or ACRP. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC), and GCP guidelines is typically required. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and effective stakeholder communication set top performers apart in this role. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure clinical trials are executed efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with sponsor objectives.

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

AspectClinical Research Sponsor Project ManagerClinical Research Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, often with project management or clinical research certificationsBachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or related field; certifications vary
Work EnvironmentManages multiple projects, liaises with sponsors, oversees study progressCoordinates daily study activities, interacts directly with participants and site staff
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firmsClinical trial sites, hospitals, research centers

The Clinical Research Sponsor Project Manager focuses on overseeing multiple clinical trials from a sponsor’s perspective, managing timelines, budgets, and compliance. In contrast, the Clinical Research Coordinator handles the day-to-day operations at research sites, ensuring protocol adherence and participant safety. Both roles require strong organizational skills but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Research Sponsor Project Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,336 per year, or $51.6 per hour.

Project Coordinator - Clinical Trials Office

Tufts Medicine
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Supports the development of research projects by creating project plans and timelines.

  • Organizes and manages meetings, seminars, and special events related to research activities.

  • Maintains communication, documentation, and administrative support for research stakeholders and committees.


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on performing work related to research and development of new products, innovation, and improvement of products and processes. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Research Programs and Projects duties: Supports the development of new products and innovation. Includes Clinical roles focused on research projects. Positions in this family perform basic, translational, and/or clinical research towards solving a specific problem for an entity or community. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

Job Overview

The Research Project Coordinator serves as the link between administrative staff, fellows and faculty, and with peers and colleagues outside of these areas, ensuring high quality multi-direction communications between research stakeholders. This position provides a wide range of project management and administrative assistance to the key players involved in the research.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree.

2. Two (2) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Prior experience in academic or medical research experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Provides support to stakeholders through creating project plans and timelines related to research activities;

2. Creates the agenda, summaries, and tracks action items for committee meetings.

3. Compiles and curates content for communications.

4. Promotes activities through maintaining social outlets.

5. Organizes and maintains the list of active IRB protocols to better understand the landscape of research, find better ways to enhance enrollment, and create additional awareness of studies.

6. Prioritizes meetings and resolves conflict by calling calendar issues to the Research Sponsor's attention.

7. Coordinates seminars and special events. Develops and manages budgets, organize guest speaker itineraries and travel arrangements, plan the agendas and event schedules, prepares all correspondence required and maintains meeting material files. Acts as a VIP liaison, hosts and organizes distinguished scientists and other donors.

8. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with senior administration and medical staff necessary to carry out the goals, objectives, and initiatives of the Executive Director; exercise careful judgment in arranging priorities of the Research Sponsor; and deal with issues that are significant, sensitive, political and confidential in nature.

9. Ensures compliance with established hospital policies, quality assurance programs, safety and infection control policies and procedures.

10. Provides recommendations for system improvements and works with leadership to implement as needed.

11. Prepares marketing materials for meetings and conferences; assisting with the tenor, nature, and content of both the newsletter and website.

12. Creates reports and presentations.

13. Maintains files and cost tracking spreadsheets.

14. Utilizes good judgment to determine what questions or routine issues can be dealt with on while keeping them abreast of all activity.

15. Actively follows-up on action items to ensure that deadlines are met as needed and progress is being made toward achieving milestones.

16. Staffs all Scientific Advisory Board Committees including the Development Core, Statistical Core, and Clinical Trial Central Research Coordinator Core.

17. In conjunction with the Research Sponsors solicits information and materials, reports on accomplishments, compiles publication, research grant, and clinical trial lists, arranges photos to be shot per specific issue, builds the team calendar which includes the deadlines for abstract submissions and conference/seminar registrations, and oversees the overall operations of creating the publication.

18. Drafts and publishes content on behalf of the Executive Director while coordinating with the marketing and public relation teams to ensure that output is effective and appropriate under hospital policy.

20. Arranges travel (both national and international), hotel reservations, passports and visas, etc. and prepares detailed itineraries for all travel.

Physical Requirements:

1. Consistent with a normal office work environment.

2. Work requires frequent continuous typing/computer keying, telephone use and sitting for extended periods.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Experience in project management.

2. Ability to successfully plan and organize an event.

3. Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with researchers, staff, administrators and customers. Outstanding customer service skills required.

4. Excellent organizational skills to manage work flow independently. Ability to prioritize quickly and appropriately.

5. Ability to multitask, working on multiple studies and protocols.

6. Requires meticulous attention to detail with excellent data management and organizational skills.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$51,281.05 - $64,096.04

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