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$135,000–$187,000/yr
US 3w PTO

  • Lead the in-house Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Budget Analyst teams overseeing study start-up activities including regulatory documentation, site budgets, and vendor management.
  • Establish and apply start-up best practices, representing Clinical Operations on cross-functional teams and providing strategic leadership for Penumbra-sponsored clinical studies.
  • Recruit, hire, and directly supervise team members, allocating resources and managing project timelines to meet departmental goals.

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$100,000–$140,000/yr
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This is a clinical research organization managing industry-sponsored trials and providing endpoint and specialty services. It emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and operational excellence in a remote-first environment.

$168,000–$188,000/yr
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  • Lead end-to-end clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory standards.
  • Manage study start-up, regulatory submissions, TMFs, budgets, and cross-functional collaborations.
  • Drive risk mitigation and continuous improvement across clinical development programs.

This company is a clinical development organization focused on delivering high-quality clinical trials and advancing patient care. Its collaborative team of motivated professionals works remotely across the US with a strong emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement.

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  • Lead, coach, and develop Site Directors and Site Managers with clear goals, KPIs, and expectations.
  • Monitor site operations and performance metrics to improve quality, enrollment, and protocol compliance.
  • Partner with site leadership on budgeting, forecasting, FTE planning, and margin management.

M3 Wake Research is a network of clinical research sites for pharma, biotech, and device companies. It has nearly 30 U.S. sites and 7,000+ completed trials, making it one of the largest independent multi-site clinical research companies.

$95,500–$159,000/yr
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  • Lead clinical research project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage timelines, budgets, and study documentation.
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Alimentiv is a global CRO advancing therapies for gastrointestinal diseases, with deep expertise in IBD drug development. With about 700 employees across multiple countries, it is a private, profit-with-purpose company focused on scientific research and its people.

US 3w PTO

  • Lead the development and execution of industry-sponsored research and quality improvement programs.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic partnerships and evidence generation.
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The American Heart Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke through research, education, and advocacy. It is a large national organization with a culture focused on work-life harmonization and employee well-being.

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  • Collaborate with project teams to support study startup and serve as primary point of contact for clinical sites.
  • Provide training on Beacon's devices and protocols, monitor progress, and maintain GCP/ICH compliance.
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Beacon Biosignals is transforming precision medicine for the brain with at-home EEG and cardiopulmonary monitoring platforms for clinical development and diagnostics. They foster a remote-first culture with hubs in Boston, New York, and Paris, emphasizing curiosity, simplicity, and empathy.

$138,000–$168,000/yr
Global

  • Leads the planning, execution, and delivery of complex global clinical studies, managing timelines, budgets, and quality.
  • Oversees CROs and external vendors, ensuring alignment with study timelines, budgets, and contractual obligations.
  • Drives cross-functional collaboration and communicates study progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.

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$84,500–$162,000/yr
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  • Execute global clinical trials from inception through closure, supporting study-level oversight and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Manage external vendors, including RFP/initiation, scope of work, deliverable oversight, and risk management.
  • Drive recruitment management, study materials development, and system management for CTMS, eTMF, EDC, IRT, and ePRO.

AbbVie discovers and delivers innovative medicines and solutions across key therapeutic areas like immunology, oncology, and neuroscience. As a global biopharmaceutical company, it operates with integrity, drives innovation, and fosters a collaborative culture to transform lives.

$120,960–$161,460/yr
Global

  • Lead global clinical study delivery, overseeing project management and finance teams to execute full-service trials.
  • Drive operational planning, resource allocation, and financial risk oversight as part of senior leadership.
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Alimentiv is a global contract research organization focused exclusively on advancing therapies for gastrointestinal diseases, supporting over 70% of IBD compounds in development. With approximately 700 employees across multiple countries, it operates as a private, profit-with-purpose company investing in research, technology, and its people.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Independently manage assigned clinical trial activities in compliance with GCP and regulations.
  • Oversee essential study documentation, TMF completeness, and study trackers.
  • Manage vendors, CTMS activities, and cross-functional coordination to ensure compliant study execution.

Cognito Therapeutics is a neurotechnology company developing a new therapeutic approach to cognitive and neurological health, including an investigational therapy for Alzheimer's disease. The company is an interdisciplinary team united by a shared purpose of protecting and progressing the human ability to think, learn and remember.

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  • Lead clinical site identification, feasibility, qualification, and activation for IDE and post-market studies.
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Pulse Biosciences is a bioelectric medicine company developing its proprietary CellFX nsPFA technology to non-thermally ablate tissue for treating atrial fibrillation and other conditions. The company fosters a creative, collaborative, startup-like culture focused on innovation and professional growth.

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  • Lead and manage the assigned clinical operations team, setting and executing departmental strategy.
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  • Maintain oversight of study conduct at sites, ensure adherence to protocols and GCP, and serve as company representative at external meetings.

Iovance Biotherapeutics is the global leader in innovating, developing, and delivering tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) cell therapies for patients with solid tumors. As an end-to-end cell therapy company with fully owned, centralized U.S.-based manufacturing, it operates with a fast-paced, collaborative culture focused on bringing first-in-class treatments to cancer patients.

$150,000–$150,000/yr
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  • Own the Clinical Ops quarterly roadmap, turning priorities into a clear plan with visible progress.
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Hey Jane provides safe, discreet virtual reproductive and sexual health care, including medication abortion, through an in-house clinical team. We are the first and largest virtual medication abortion provider in the US, having cared for roughly 150,000 patients across 23+ states.

$130,000–$190,000/yr
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  • Manage all clinical operational aspects of global trials including start-up, conduct, and close-out.
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  • Lead study team meetings, build investigator relationships, and support protocol development.

Vera Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biotech focused on transforming autoimmune disease treatment, starting with the kidney. Founded in 2016 in Brisbane, CA, the company values empathy, ownership, clarity, and urgency in a collaborative, fast-paced team.

$162,000–$243,000/yr
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  • Serve as primary point-of-contact liaison with clients and oversee all aspects of clinical trials.
  • Manage study budgets, project timelines, risk, and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.
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Precision for Medicine supports clinical research and development for biopharmaceutical and life science companies. It is a global, collaborative organization that emphasizes quality, innovation, and professional growth.

Brazil

  • Manage clinical trial operations for complex studies in Brazil.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure quality, timelines, and compliance.
  • Contribute to strategic planning, risk management, and process improvement.

A clinical research organization specializing in complex clinical trials and regulatory compliance. Offers a collaborative, science-focused, and fully remote work environment with global exposure and professional development opportunities.

$80,000–$90,000/yr
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  • Build and maintain a network of specialist consultants and physicians to refer patients to clinical studies.
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Care Access brings clinical research and health services directly to communities through hundreds of locations and mobile clinics. They are dedicated to making the future of health better and more accessible for all.

$90,000–$110,000/yr
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  • Lead planning, execution, and integrated governance for Future of Medicine initiatives across Clinical Conduct, Quality, Technology, and Operations.
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  • Drive readiness, change planning, and sustained adoption of new program requirements and technology capabilities.

Care Access brings world-class clinical research and health services to communities facing barriers to care through hundreds of research locations, mobile clinics, and global clinicians. The company values an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds are welcomed and people are at the heart of medical progress.

Mexico

  • Prepare and submit clinical trial applications to Competent Authorities and Ethics Committees, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.
  • Manage essential documents, informed consent forms, and site activation readiness, mitigating risks to timelines.
  • Act as subject matter expert and mentor for site start-up activities, maintaining regulatory intelligence and audit readiness.

Precision Medicine Group provides clinical trial services, including regulatory and site start-up support. The company is expanding across Latin America and values expertise, collaboration, and compliance.

$160,000–$190,000/yr
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  • Manage site and country level clinical trial operations, including vendor/CRO oversight and ensuring high-quality deliverables within timelines and budget.
  • Serve as the Clinical Operational Trial Lead with accountability for cross-functional delivery from protocol synopsis to Clinical Study Report and trial disclosure.
  • Ensure inspection readiness, data integrity, and compliance with SOPs, GCP/ICH guidelines, and FDA and state regulations.

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