Clinical Trial Manager (CTM)

 

 

General role description

Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) lead the day-to-day operational delivery of clinical trials. They are responsible for setting up studies, managing timelines and budgets, overseeing trial documentation, and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements. CTMs focus on practical, study-specific activities - such as coordinating with trial sites, supporting ethics submissions, and monitoring recruitment and data collection. While Clinical Project Managers may oversee portfolios or programmes, CTMs typically manage one or more specific studies. 

Key responsibilities

  • Set up and manage individual clinical trials, including planning timelines and budgets
  • Coordinate tasks across study teams, trial sites, and external partners
  • Support ethics submissions and ensure compliance with regulatory and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements
  • Monitor study progress, recruitment, and reporting to keep the trial on track
  • Oversee trial documentation and data management at participating sites

Workplace settings

  • Contract Research Organisations (CROs)
  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies

Required qualifications

  • A degree in science, pharmacy, nursing, or a related field

Other notable requirements

Clinical Trial Managers often need:

  • Experience in clinical research, trial coordination, or monitoring roles
  • Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ethics/regulatory requirements
  • Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
  • The ability to manage budgets and project timelines
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
  • Familiarity with trial systems (e.g. Trial Master Files, electronic data capture systems)

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