Remote Pediatric Trial Manager (EST)

Randstad USA; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 123,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to lead a pediatric study from startup through completion. This 1-year contract is 100% remote with a strong preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone (EST).

As the primary operational lead, you will drive patient safety, recruitment, and study execution, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring GCP compliance across the trial lifecycle. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Direct, hands-on experience managing Pediatric Clinical Trials (absolute requirement).
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years, Master’s/PharmD with 4+ years, or PhD/MD with 2+ years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Deep knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory agency inspection readiness.
• Proven ability to work autonomously as a sole study manager in a matrixed environment.
• Availability for domestic travel (10–20%).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational management of clinical trials from study startup through closeout.
• Oversee recruitment metrics, study milestones, budgets, and GCP/regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate cross-functional trial teams, including Site Monitoring Leads and CRAs.
• Serve as primary operational contact for investigators, study sites, and external vendors.
• Manage risk mitigation strategies and resolve complex study-level operational issues.

Skills

Pediatric Clinical Trials

GCP

Clinical Study Management

Protocol Execution

Site Monitoring Oversight

Trial Startup

Closeout

Regulatory Compliance

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PharmD

PhD

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Clinical Trial Manager to lead a pediatric study from startup through completion. This 1-year contract is 100% remote with a strong preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone (EST).

As the primary operational lead, you will drive patient safety, recruitment, and study execution, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring GCP compliance across the trial lifecycle. Domestic travel may be required.