Advance your nursing and health care career to become a clinical research manager with a Master of Science in clinical research management degree online. Master the skills necessary to supervise and analyze clinical trials and research. What is clinical research management? Clinical research management is a new, growing field of medical professionals who direct and conduct clinical trials for new medical products. Arizona State University’s online Master of Science degree in clinical research management prepares students for careers in governmental and regulatory agencies, health care institutions, academic institutions and national or international research organizations.