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How much do clinical operations associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical operations associate in the United States is $26.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $30.29 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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Clinical Operations Associate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,588 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Associate Director Clinical Operations

Vor Bio

Boston, MA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Join Us in Tackling Autoimmune Disease at Its Root
At Vor, we believe science can do more than manage symptoms. It can change the course of disease. By advancing telitacicept, a first- and potentially best-in-class dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor, we are silencing upstream survival signals and stopping downstream autoimmune cascades. Together, we are addressing disease at its root cause and rewriting what is possible for patients worldwide.
When you join Vor, you're not just working on a medicine. You're part of a mission to redefine the future of autoimmune care.
Why Work at Vor?
Impact: Contribute directly to a medicine with best-in-disease Phase 3 results in myasthenia gravis and expansion into multiple autoimmune diseases.
Growth: Be part of a rapidly scaling company with opportunities to grow your career in science, clinical development, commercial strategy, and beyond.
Innovation: Work on a platform with potential beyond one indication - a therapy that has already shown consistent results across lupus, IgA nephropathy, and Sjรถgren's syndrome.
Belonging: Join a culture where every voice is heard, and where our shared mission unites us across functions and geographies.
Who we are looking for:
Vor Biopharma is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to manage our autoimmune programs. The ideal candidate will initiate and lead clinical trials across all phases, including overseeing CROs and vendors and working cross-functionally on clinical operations strategy and related initiatives. The successful candidate will report to the Vice President, Clinical Operations. The Associate Director will also work collaboratively across the therapeutic area and cross-functional teams on the overall development programs and related studies to ensure the successful execution of assigned projects.
Experience and knowledge of end-to-end management of clinical trial operations, knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, and an understanding of clinical drug development and clinical trials operations are essential.
Key areas of responsibilities:
  • Accountable for delivery of assigned clinical program/studies budget, timelines, and resource management with a focus on quality, including making recommendations and decisions regarding operational strategies to support study and/or program objectives
  • Ensure clinical trials comply with ICH/GCP guidelines, regulations, and company SOPs
  • Develop operational strategy and clinical operations plans to support the execution of the Clinical Development Plan
  • Support the selection, oversight, and management of CROs and other vendors
  • Oversee site feasibility/capability assessments in collaboration with the CRO and cross-functional team
  • Review and provide clinical operations input into relevant clinical documents such as the protocol, investigator brochure, regulatory documents, clinical study reports, and other documents and plans as appropriate
  • Manage the cross-functional team and CRO/vendor(s) related to all aspects of clinical trial operations
  • Assist in forecasting clinical trial material and ancillary supplies
  • Represent Clinical Operations on cross-functional project teams and vendor/CRO operational meetings and ensure compliance with operational standards and procedures
  • Ensure timely review of protocol deviations and assess the impact on study data
  • Along with other Clinical Development personnel, represent Vor Biopharma externally to Investigators, site staff, and Key Opinion Leaders
  • Perform and document study level Sponsor Oversight of outsourced clinical activities
  • Communicate study status, cost, and issues to ensure timely decision-making by senior management
  • Oversee/collaborate and contribute to inspection readiness activities that support audits and regulatory inspections related to clinical trial conduct
  • Develop and foster strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders both within and external to Vor Biopharma
  • Support program level deliverables/activities at the discretion of the Head of Clinical Operations
  • Provide oversight and mentorship to assigned Clinical Trial Managers and Clinical Trial Associates by providing clinical operations and functional area expertise
  • Oversee or conduct routine completeness checks of the Trial Master File (TMF) to ensure compliance with ICH/GCP and company SOPs and ensure all appropriate documents are filed
  • Participate and respond to Quality Assurance and/or regulatory authority inspection audits
  • Facilitate the development of trial budgets and execution of clinical trial agreements and other relevant documents in conjunction with CRO and appropriate internal stakeholders
  • Manage the clinical trial budget and provide financial reporting and projections to Finance
  • Lead creation of scope of work and budgets and escalate vendor performance issues to Head of Clinical Operations and Outsourcing as necessary

Qualifications:
  • BA or BS in a scientific, life science, or health-related discipline; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in clinical research with at least 5 years of managing trials in the biotech/pharma industry and/or prior CRO experience
  • Experience in setup, execution, and oversight/operational management of autoimmune trial experience - Sjogren's and/or Myasthenia Gravis experience preferred
  • Experience working on late-stage studies (Phase II, III)
  • Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills with strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
  • Strong initiative and a can-do attitude, excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize deliverables/tasks to meet deadlines, and proven effectiveness in a fast-moving and growing biotech environment
  • Solid working knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and the application to the conduct of clinical trials
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and understanding of Clinical Trial Management System, eTMF, and EDC systems, as required
  • Ability/willingness to travel as required
  • Proven track record of effective leadership and team-building skills in the context of a multi-disciplinary team in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry

The salary range for this position is expected to be between $195,000 and $220,000 per year. Individual pay may vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to relevant job-related skills, experience, education or training, market factors, and work location.
At Vor, we support our team with robust benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, flexible paid time off, generous parental leave, and a competitive 401(k). From education assistance to wellness resources and financial security, we invest in your well-being so you can thrive at work and beyond.
As an equal opportunity employer, we at Vor Bio know that diversity inspires innovation, inclusiveness, and creativity. We invite you to come as you are. All applicants will be considered for employment agnostic to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Please visit our website at https://www.vorbio.com/ for more information.