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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical affairs associate in the United States is $31.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $41.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Clinical Affairs Associate is a professional who supports clinical research and regulatory activities within healthcare or medical device organizations. Their primary responsibilities include assisting with the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and helping prepare documentation for submissions to regulatory bodies. They often coordinate between internal teams, external vendors, and regulatory agencies to ensure the smooth progress of clinical studies. This role is crucial for ensuring that new medical products are safe, effective, and meet all necessary regulatory standards before reaching the market.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a clinical affairs associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Affairs Associate, you need a solid understanding of clinical research processes, regulatory requirements, and data management, typically supported by a degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with tools like electronic data capture (EDC) systems, clinical trial management systems (CTMS), and knowledge of GCP guidelines is essential. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and smooth coordination of clinical trial activities.

What are some typical challenges faced by clinical affairs associates when managing clinical trial documentation?

Clinical Affairs Associates often encounter challenges in ensuring all clinical trial documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with regulatory standards. Managing multiple studies simultaneously can lead to tight deadlines and the need for meticulous attention to detail. Effective communication with cross-functional teams, such as clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and data management, is essential to resolve discrepancies and maintain data integrity. Staying organized and keeping abreast of evolving regulatory requirements are key to overcoming these challenges.
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Infographic showing various Clinical Affairs Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,604 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Clinical Affairs Associate

Norman, OK โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
*This is a remote-eligible position, requiring the candidate live within the U.S.
Job Purpose
The Clinical Affairs Associate supports the CARE team's evidence generation work by assisting with the day-to-day coordination of clinical studies - study site communication, documentation, data collection, and preparation of regulatory-grade materials - and by supporting post-market surveillance (PMS) activities for IMMY's commercialized products. Working under the direction of the Clinical Affairs Lead and in close partnership with the Clinical Research Specialist, this role helps ensure clinical studies and PMS obligations stay organized, on track, and audit-ready, so the team can deliver the evidence that proves IMMY's diagnostics solve real clinical problems and continue performing safely in the field. This role also draws on a clinical research background to support clinical site monitoring, data monitoring, and study management activities as needed.
Key duties and responsibilities
โ€ข Assist with day-to-day coordination of clinical studies, including tracking timelines, milestones, and deliverables, and flagging deviations to the Clinical Affairs Lead or Clinical Research Specialist.
โ€ข Support clinical study site communication and onboarding - scheduling, correspondence, and distribution of study materials to investigators and site staff.
โ€ข Support clinical site monitoring activities as needed, including scheduling and preparing for monitoring visits, reviewing source documentation, and helping verify data accuracy against case report forms (CRFs).
โ€ข Assist with data collection, entry, and organization for clinical validation and post-market studies, supporting the Clinical Affairs Specialist's data quality checks.
โ€ข Help prepare, organize, and format supporting documentation for regulatory submissions under the direction of the Clinical Affairs Lead.
โ€ข Maintain and update study trackers, files, and clinical study management system records.
โ€ข Support vendor and site logistics, including shipment of study supplies and collection of required documentation.
โ€ข Help prepare materials and notes for Advisory Team meetings and communications with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
โ€ข Conduct basic literature and background research to support study design and clinical value proposition work.
โ€ข Any other duties as assigned.
Study Monitoring & Data Management Support (as needed):
โ€ข Assist with or, as experience allows, independently conduct routine clinical site monitoring visits (on-site or remote) to check protocol compliance, informed consent documentation, and data quality.
โ€ข Perform source data verification (SDV) against case report forms and help identify, document, and follow up on data discrepancies and monitoring visit findings.
โ€ข Support study start-up activities such as site qualification and initiation visit preparation, and help draft monitoring visit reports and follow-up letters.
โ€ข Track enrollment, data entry timelines, and query resolution across active studies, escalating risks to the Clinical Affairs Lead.
Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) Support:
โ€ข Conduct ongoing literature searches and reviews for marketed products, screening for new clinical, safety, or performance data relevant to IMMY's PMS obligations.
โ€ข Help compile and draft periodic PMS reports under the direction of the Clinical Affairs Lead and in coordination with Quality/Regulatory Affairs.
โ€ข Support tracking of complaint, adverse event, and field performance trends alongside literature findings to help identify emerging signals for review.
โ€ข Help maintain PMS plans, trackers, and supporting files so records stay current and audit-ready.
โ€ข Monitor and help summarize updates to relevant regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., FDA, EU IVDR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971) that affect PMS activities, flagging changes to the Clinical Affairs Lead.
โ€ข Assist with gathering and organizing inputs for periodic safety update reports and other PMS-related regulatory deliverables.
Qualifications
Required:
โ€ข Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, or a related field.
โ€ข 2+ years of experience in clinical research, in vitro diagnostics (IVD), or a related healthcare/lab setting, including some exposure to clinical site monitoring and/or study data management (e.g., source data verification, CRF review, monitoring visit support).
โ€ข Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; comfortable managing multiple study timelines and reporting deadlines at once.
โ€ข Clear written and verbal communication skills, including summarizing literature and data clearly for cross-functional stakeholders.
โ€ข Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
โ€ข Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and post-market surveillance/quality requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IVDR), as they apply to clinical study designs, clinical site monitoring, and data quality oversight.
โ€ข Adaptable to changing tasks and assigned responsibilities.
โ€ข A proven track record of working collaboratively and being accountable.
โ€ข Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support on-site clinical monitoring visits.
Preferred:
โ€ข Coordinator-level clinical research experience.
โ€ข Prior experience conducting or supporting clinical site monitoring visits (e.g., as a CRA, clinical research coordinator, or monitoring assistant).
โ€ข Familiarity with data management, clinical study management software, or literature database tools (e.g., PubMed).
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