Clinical Trials Manager

2 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Clinical Trials Manager pay from Mercer. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.

Role summary

Responsible for the consistent planning, implementation and successful completion of clinical research activities for clinical trials. Ensures every detail of the trial instructions is followed without fluctuation or error as any variance may render the study invalid. Records every unusual patient reaction and asks a prescribed set of questions of each patient. Prepares daily or weekly reports on the details of the trial's progression which are reviewed by the company conducting the study. Typically uses interactive software programs to transmit information to the trial-conducting company while maintaining the privacy and anonymity of the participants. Typically requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field and three to five years experience in clinical research.

Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.

Clinical Trials Manager salary survey FAQ

Which compensation surveys cover Clinical Trials Manager pay?
2 surveys publish Clinical Trials Manager benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
How does Clinical Trials Manager pay vary by industry and geography?
Compensation for Clinical Trials Manager varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
What is the typical salary range for Clinical Trials Manager?
CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Clinical Trials Manager ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
How often should I refresh Clinical Trials Manager pay benchmarks?
Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.

Related positions