Clinical Trial Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A Clinical Trial Manager in the biotechnology industry oversees the planning, implementation, and completion of clinical trials. They are crucial in ensuring that trials are conducted in a way that ensures patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. They manage budgets, timelines, resources, vendors, and staff involved in the clinical trial, and also handle data management and reporting. They are also responsible for protocol development, site management, and monitoring the study's progress by coordinating with the clinical research associates.

Key skills for a Clinical Trial Manager include strong leadership, project management, and communication abilities. They should also be proficient in medical terminology and have a strong understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), as well as FDA and ICH regulations. A degree in life sciences, nursing or related field, certification like Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) are often required. Prior roles before becoming a Clinical Trial Manager might include Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Data Coordinator, or Clinical Project Coordinator.

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Senior Clinical Trial Manager

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

knowledge of clinical operations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and U.S....

Clinical Research Manager 1 - Fresno University of California San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 hours ago

The manager ensures successful service delivery of the Clinical Research Center (CRC) and the UCSF clinical research coordination team located at the Community Regional Medical Centers (CRMC) and at...

Clinical Project Manager

  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Alameda, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Expertise with GCPs, and regulatory compliance guidelines for clinical trials (e.g. applicable ISO Standards, FDA). Strong problem-solving skills....

Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences (Bay Area)

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Division: Bay Area Main Project Location(s): Oakland, CA 94601 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Construction...

Project Manager - Life Sciences (Bay Area)

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Division: Bay Area Main Project Location(s): Oakland, CA 94601 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Construction...

Senior Clinical Trial Manager (Contract)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

THE ROLE The Senior Clinical Trial Manager Contractor will be a key member of the 89bio Clinical Operations team....

applications and the implementation of new studies; participate in the review and writing of protocols to ensure institutional review board approval within University compliance; help assure compliance...

Part-Time Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Under the supervision of a Clinical Research Supervisor or Principal Investigator (PI), the incumbent will perform entry-level duties related to the support and coordination of clinical studies, and...

Clinical Research Coordinator - Neuro-Memory and Aging

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

applications and the implementation of new studies; participate in the review and writing of protocols to ensure institutional review board approval within University compliance; help assure compliance...

Clinical Research Manager University of California San Francisco

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

UCSF Institutional Review Board, Pre & Post Award Financial Analysts, Human Resources, etc.), and with outside study Sponsors and study monitors.Reporting to the Principal and Co-Principal Investigators...

Clinical Research Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems. Good interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship....

Senior Clinical Trial Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 5 days ago

research site personnel for successful execution of clinical trials Partner with cross functional stakeholders to identify and remove executional barriers in order to ensure timelines and goals are...

Clinical Trial Manager (Early Phase)

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Clinical Trial Manager (Early Phase) MapLight Therapeutics Redwood City, CA Full Time Published on 04/18/2025...

Senior Clinical Trial Manager

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 7 days ago

What You'll Do: We are seeking an experienced Senior Clinical Trial Manager to lead and oversee the execution of clinical trials focused on advancing our neurological and psychiatric pipeline....

Clinical Research Coordinator Postmortem Investigation

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

review board approval within University compliance; help assure compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies; oversee study data integrity; implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures...

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Clinical Trial Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Statistics in Clinical Trials for the Non-Statistician
Whatever your role in clinical research, this online course from the University of Birmingham will build your statistical knowledge and skills directly applicable to clinical trials. In just three...
Digital Tools for Efficient Clinical Trials
This four-week clinical trials course is designed to create awareness about the availability and use of digital tools for the recruitment and retention of participants within clinical trials....
Thinking Critically: Interpreting Randomized Clinical Trials
This course seeks to fulfill the clinical communitys need to improve skills in the critical evaluation of clinical research papers. Competency in critical appraisal skills can have a significant...

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Salary for Clinical Trial Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Clinical Trial Managers in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
37.2%
Master's Degree
31.8%
Doctorate Degree
23.5%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.3%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clinical Trial Managers in San Francisco, CA
1-2 years
33.6%
Less than 1 year
25.7%
2-4 years
25.6%
4-6 years
13.8%
10+ years
1.3%



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