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The Senior Data Management Associate will also work with Clinical Operations, Safety, and Regulatory as necessary. In this role you follow data management processes and understand the downstream ...

Clinical Data Manager

Burlington, MA · On-site

$145K - $160K/yr

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Clinical Data Manager, will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of clinical trial data, contributing to the successful ...

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How much do clinical data associate internship jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical data associate internship in the United States is $38.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.33 and $38.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clinical Data Associate Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Data Associate Intern, you need attention to detail, analytical skills, and a background in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with clinical data management systems (such as Medidata or Oracle Clinical) and knowledge of regulatory guidelines like GCP are typically required. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills set candidates apart in this role. These abilities ensure accurate data handling, regulatory compliance, and effective teamwork in clinical research projects.

What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on during a Clinical Data Associate Internship?

As a Clinical Data Associate Intern, you will typically be involved in tasks such as data cleaning, verifying the accuracy of clinical trial data, and supporting database management activities. You may assist with data entry, help resolve discrepancies in clinical records, and work with clinical research teams to ensure data integrity. Interns often collaborate closely with data managers, statisticians, and clinical operations staff, gaining valuable exposure to the end-to-end process of clinical data handling. These experiences not only build technical and analytical skills but also provide insight into regulatory requirements and industry standards.

What is a Clinical Data Associate Internship?

A Clinical Data Associate Internship is a temporary position designed to provide hands-on experience in managing and analyzing data collected during clinical trials. Interns assist with tasks such as data entry, validation, quality control, and ensuring data integrity according to regulatory standards. This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in clinical research or data management in the healthcare industry. Interns typically work under the supervision of experienced clinical data associates and gain insights into the clinical trial process and regulatory compliance.

What is the difference between Clinical Data Associate Internship vs Clinical Data Associate?

AspectClinical Data Associate InternshipClinical Data Associate
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in life sciences or related fieldBachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field; some roles may require certification
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in pharmaceutical or biotech companies, with supervised tasksFull-time role in clinical research teams, handling data management independently
Employer & Industry UsageUsed as a training position in clinical research organizations and pharma companiesEstablished role in clinical trials and data management teams

The Clinical Data Associate Internship is a temporary training position designed for students or recent graduates to gain experience in clinical data management. In contrast, the Clinical Data Associate is a full-time professional role with greater responsibilities in managing clinical trial data independently. Both roles are essential in the clinical research industry, but the internship serves as a stepping stone toward a full-time career as a Clinical Data Associate.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Data Associate Internship job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,020 per year, or $39 per hour.
Sr Clinical Data Management Associate

Sr Clinical Data Management Associate

Kite Pharma

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

We're here for one reason and one reason only - to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We've made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we're not finished yet.

Join Kite, as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies, and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.


Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join us as a Senior Data Management Associate. In this role you will work closely with the Biostatistics, Programming, and Clinical Operations teams. This role will be a hands-on resource, reporting to the Senior Manager, Clinical Data Management.

The Senior Data Management Associate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of clinical data management studies from start-up to close-out for Kite's clinical development programs. The Senior Data Management Associate will also work with Clinical Operations, Safety, and Regulatory as necessary. In this role you follow data management processes and understand the downstream implications of deviations from processes.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Works collaboratively with Clinical and Statistical Programming, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, and others to meet project deliverables and timelines for clinical data collection, quality checking, and reporting.

  • Handle multiple studies that are complex in scope and volume.

  • Lead studies(s)/projects without supervision oversight.

  • Ensures completeness, accuracy and consistency of clinical data and data structure.

  • Leads the preparation and design of eCRF's.

  • Reviews study protocols and leads and/or assists in the planning and implementation of the data management portions of clinical studies.

  • Interact with site coordinators, investigators, and field clinical staff in collecting data and resolving queries to meet the protocol requirements in a timely manner.

  • Utilizes reports to track study progress and ensure timeliness and quality expectations are met.

  • Prepare and manage data management timelines to ensure goals of teams are met

  • Proficient in web-based Electronic Data Capture (such as Medidata Rave and other clinical data management systems)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

  • Ability to clearly describe critical technical CDM aspects to non-CDM staff

  • Provide CDM expertise for external vendor data coordination, collection, and cleaning to efficiently ensure high quality data

  • Manage CDM deliverables in coordination with internal and external cross functional teams.

  • Review clinical data on an ongoing basis to ensure quality data

  • Assisting in the implementation of routine clinical data management processes with vendors including data entry, data quality checking, data transfer, and reporting.

  • Create and/or support Data Transfer Plans and other pertinent External Data documentation

  • Manage and coordinate external data deliverables.

  • Review, query management, report delivery to study teams, study timeline and database snapshot coordination for analysis including Safety Review

  • Team Flexible to changing priorities, detail-oriented, works well under pressure and able to take on unfamiliar tasks.

  • Ensures adherence to standard business processes within CDM systems to ensure compliance to regulatory bodies.

  • May participate in the design and implementation of clinical data management process.

  • Serves as a point of contact for study management team.

  • Demonstrates meeting facilitation/presentation skills.

  • Demonstrates ability to appropriately delegate tasks to applicable staff members.

  • Demonstrated ability to identify issues, as well as communicate and escalate project level issues including processes, timelines, resourcing, performance, etc.

Basic Qualifications

  • High School diploma and 9+ years of experience in Data Management -OR-

  • BS/BA in life science or related discipline and 5+ years of experience in Data Management -OR-

  • MS/MA in life sciences or related discipline and 3+ years of experience in Data Management

  • PHD in life sciences or related discipline and 2+ years of experience in Data Management

Preferred Qualifications

  • CDM oncology experience and knowledge of hematological cancers / cell therapy.

  • Scientific background and experience with lab data handling

  • Demonstrated knowledge of FDA, EMA, ICH guidelines and regulations covering clinical trials, statistics, and data management.

  • Experience in managing clinical data management deliverables for regulatory submission.

  • Ability to problem solve. Exceptional people/project leadership skills.

  • Familiarity with industry wide thesauri/dictionaries such as MedDRA and WHODD.


The salary range for this position is: $115,260.00 - $149,160.00. Kite considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans*.

For additional benefits information, visit:

https://www.gilead.com/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing

* Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.


Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid, long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune system's ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica, CA. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.

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