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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical operations associate in Texas is $24.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $28.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical operations associate?

A Clinical Operations Associate supports the planning, execution, and management of clinical trials to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and company protocols. They assist in coordinating trial logistics, managing documentation, and communicating with study sites and stakeholders. Their role helps ensure studies run efficiently, meet regulatory requirements, and generate reliable data for drug development and approvals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the clinical operations associate position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clinical Operations Associate, you need a solid background in clinical research processes, project management, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC) platforms, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification is highly valued. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are important soft skills that help manage complex studies and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These abilities are crucial for ensuring that clinical trials run smoothly, meet regulatory standards, and maintain participant safety.

What are the typical responsibilities and team dynamics for a clinical operations associate?

As a Clinical Operations Associate, your typical responsibilities include coordinating study activities, maintaining trial documentation, supporting regulatory submissions, and ensuring adherence to protocols and timelines. You will often work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes clinical research coordinators, data managers, and study monitors, frequently communicating with internal and external stakeholders to keep the study on track. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as priorities can shift based on site needs or regulatory updates. This role offers valuable exposure to the operations side of clinical research and can serve as a springboard to more senior roles such as Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Research Associate.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Operations Associate job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 91% In-person, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,857 per year, or $24.5 per hour.

Senior Clinical Operations Liaison

St. David's Medical Center

Pflugerville, TX • On-site

$61K - $82K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


St. David's HealthCare rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Job description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Senior Clinical Operations LiaisonSt. David's Medical Center

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Senior Clinical Operations Liaison for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Senior Clinical Operations Liaison, you will work with nursing leadership to support clinical initiatives identified at the system, entity, and department levels. You will collaborate with the Chief Nursing Officer and/or Chief Operating Officer, department directors and managers, physicians, and other hospital and system leadership using quality and process improvement methods.

  • You will coordinate efforts with department leadership to improve operational activities related to enhancing efficiencies, patient satisfaction, physician satisfaction, and cost-effective outcomes for clinical services
  • You will collaborate with ancillary departments to develop strategic action plans that drive change and process improvements
  • You will be responsible for monitoring progress towards goals related to compliance with standard operating processes and procedures
  • You will perform periodic audits, surveys, and organizational assessments
  • You will implement, monitor, and evaluate a standard work process that promotes collaborative clinical practice and ensures professional standards of practice
  • You will collect, organize and analyze data in addition to generating and providing accurate and complete reports for management and/or regulatory agencies
  • You will attend and support key leadership committees
  • Other duties as needed
    What qualifications you will need:

    Experience

    • Experience in the Operating Room
    • Surgical Tech experience- required
    • Experience using Smart Application, Meditech, charge codes – preferred

    Education

    • Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology, or other related degree

    Licenses and Certifications

      • Current certification as a Surgical Technologist 
      • Current Basic Life Support certification

      St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

      The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

      St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

      HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 


      "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
      HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

      If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Senior Clinical Operations Liaison opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

      We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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