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Clinical Trial Manager
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Oversee the execution of clinical trials that bring new drugs and therapies from laboratory to patients
$70,000 – $140,00060% Remote4 careerDetailPage.levels
Clinical Research Associate → CTM → Senior CTM → VP Clinical Operations
$140k
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Clinical Trial Managers oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of clinical studies that test new drugs, medical devices, and therapies. They manage sites, CROs, budgets, timelines, and regulatory compliance to ensure trials meet their endpoints safely and on schedule. In 2026, CTMs leverage decentralized trial platforms, AI-powered patient recruitment, real-world data integration, and adaptive trial designs. Industry Demand: very high — pharma R&D spending exceeds $250B globally with thousands of active trials
💰 Salary Range
Entry
$70K
Senior
$140K
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