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Clinical Study Associate Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Associate Veterinarian

Portland, OR · On-site

$100 - $120/hr

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Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA North Portland Veterinary Hospital and you'll quickly ... Continuing Education allowance and paid CE days; access to WOOF University and the Clinical Studies ...

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Portland, OR · Remote

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Monitoring clinical trial sites to ensure adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements ... Extensive experience as a Clinical Research Associate, with a strong understanding of clinical ...

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How much do clinical study associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical study associate in Oregon is $33.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.36 and $43.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a clinical study associate?

Clinical Study Associates (CSAs) are professionals who support the planning, execution, and monitoring of clinical trials in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries. They help coordinate study logistics, maintain study documentation, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. CSAs often work closely with Clinical Research Associates, study coordinators, and investigators to ensure that trials are conducted according to protocol and timelines. Their role is essential in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collected during clinical research.

What are some common challenges clinical study associates face when managing multiple clinical trials simultaneously?

Clinical Study Associates often juggle several clinical trials at once, which can present challenges such as prioritizing competing deadlines, maintaining accurate documentation for each study, and ensuring consistent communication with cross-functional teams. Staying organized and proactive is essential, as unforeseen protocol amendments or site issues can arise. Building strong relationships with site staff and utilizing effective project management tools can help CSAs navigate these complexities and deliver high-quality results.

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

To thrive as a Clinical Study Associate, you need a strong understanding of clinical research processes, regulatory requirements, and typically a life sciences degree. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC) platforms, and GCP certification are commonly required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These competencies ensure accurate study documentation, regulatory compliance, and smooth coordination across research teams.

What is the difference between Clinical Study Associate vs Clinical Research Coordinator?

AspectClinical Study AssociateClinical Research Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, often in life sciences; certifications like CCRP or CCRA beneficialBachelor's degree in health sciences or related field; certifications like CCRP advantageous
Work EnvironmentPharmaceutical companies, CROs, clinical trial sitesHospitals, clinics, research centers
Job FocusMonitoring clinical trials, ensuring protocol compliance, data accuracyManaging daily trial activities, patient recruitment, data collection
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in pharma and CROsPrimarily in healthcare and academic research settings

Both roles involve clinical trial oversight but differ in focus: Clinical Study Associates primarily monitor and ensure compliance during trials, while Clinical Research Coordinators manage daily trial operations and patient interactions. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are the most commonly searched types of Clinical Study jobs in Oregon?

The most popular types of Clinical Study jobs in Oregon are:

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Clinical Study Associate jobs?

Cities in Oregon with the most Clinical Study Associate job openings:

Infographic showing various Clinical Study Associate job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,362 per year, or $33.3 per hour.

Principal Biostatistician (Biomarker Analyst -EMEA and US BASED)

Syneoshealth

OR • On-site, Remote

Full-time

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Job description

Principal Biostatistician (Biomarker Analyst -EMEA and US BASED)

Syneos Health is a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities.

Our Clinical Development model brings the customer and the patient to the center of everything that we do. We are continuously looking for ways to simplify and streamline our work to not only make Syneos Health easier to work with, but to make us easier to work for.

Whether you join us in a Functional Service Provider partnership or a Full-Service environment, you'll collaborate with passionate problem solvers, innovating as a team to help our customers achieve their goals. We are agile and driven to accelerate the delivery of therapies, because we are passionate to change lives.

Discover what our 29,000 employees, across 110 countries already know:

WORK HERE MATTERS EVERYWHERE

Why Syneos Health

  • We are passionate about developing our people, through career development and progression; supportive and engaged line management; technical and therapeutic area training; peer recognition and total rewards program.
  • We are committed to our Total Self culture - where you can authentically be yourself. Our Total Self culture is what unites us globally, and we are dedicated to taking care of our people.
  • We are continuously building the company we all want to work for and our customers want to work with. Why? Because when we bring together diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives - we're able to create a place where everyone feels like they belong.

Job Responsibilities

Major tasks: Collaborates with representatives from other functions to plan, execute and analyze all biomarker aspects (including genomics and devices) of clinical studies or biomarker studies in the role of the biomarker statistician and assumes the role of project biomarker statistician under guidance of an experienced statistician Develops the Biomarker Evaluation Plan for the study as appropriate, ensuring overall consistency within and between projects Facilitates the overall organization and coordination of statistical activities regarding biomarker research and development activities for specific studies and projects Conduct and design advanced data analysis for genomics and biomarker statistics, including statistical programming, and design complex analysis algorithms. Assumes responsibility for the production and accuracy of the Biomarker Evaluation Report with respect to statistical deliverables and interpretation of the results. Works independently at routine and complex statistical questionsand tasks. Develops and implements standard processes for the analysis of routine (parts of) biomarker assessments. Possible Additional Tasks:

Serves as a statistical department resource, mentors biostatisticians on job skills, and oversees or develops training plans or materials for Biostatistics associates. Conducts training sessions, or otherwise trains new hires and enhance the skills of existing personnel.

Directs the activities of other biostatistics personnel on assigned projects to ensure timely completion of high quality work. Provides independent review of project work produced by other biostatisticians in the department.

Provides support across all statistical tasks during the lifecycle of the project, from protocol to CSR.

Prepares or oversees the preparation of Statistical Analysis Plans (SAPs), including development of well-presented mock-up displays for tables, listings, and figures. Collaborates with sponsor, if required.

May be responsibleas Lead Biostatistician for the statistical aspects of the protocol, generation of randomization schedule, and input to the clinical study report.

Creates or reviews programming specifications for analysis datasets, tables, listings, and figures.

Reviews SAS annotated case report forms (CRFs), database design, and other study documentation to ensure protocol criteria are met and all data is captured as required to support a high quality database and the planned analysis.

Implements company objectives, and creates alternative solutions to address business and operational challenges.

As biostatistics representative on project teams, interfaces with other departmental project team representatives

Preparing in advance for internal meetings, contributing ideas, and demonstrating respect for opinions of others.

Conducts and participates in verification and quality control of project deliverables, ensuring that output meets the expected results and is consistentwith analysis described in the SAP and specifications.

May lead complex or multiple projects (e.g. submissions, integrated analyses), and attend regulatory agency meetings or responds to questions, as needed, to support the statistical analysis results of clinical trials on behalf of the sponsor.

Manages scheduling and time constraints across multiple projects, sets goals based on priorities from management, discusses time estimates for completion of study related activities with biostatistics management, adapts to timeline or priority changes by reorganizing daily workload, and proactively communicates to biostatistics management any difficulties with meeting these timelines.

Monitors progress on study activities against agreed upon milestones and ensures the study timelines for project deliverables are met. Identifies out of scope tasks and escalates to management.

Provides statistical programming support as needed.

May participate in Data Safety MonitoringBoard (DSMB) and/or Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) activities, including charter development and serving as an independent non-voting biostatistician. May serve as a voting statistician on DSMBs and/or DMCs.

Provides input and reviews, and subsequently follows applicable SOPs, WIs, and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g. ICH).

Maintains well organized, complete, and up-to-date project documentation, and verification/quality control documents and programs; ensuring inspection readiness.

Displays willingness to work with others and assists with projects and initiatives as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Prepares in advance for internal meetings, contributes ideas, and demonstrates respect for opinions of others

Supports business development activities by contributing to proposals, budgets, and attending sponsor bid defense meetings.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications*Strong knowledge on Biomarker evaluation, esp. In Oncology, ctDNA data, relevant parameters and underlying biology

Graduate degree in biostatistics or related discipline.

Extensive experience in clinical trials or an equivalent combination of education and experience, demonstrated by the ability to lead multiple projects and programs of studies.

Proficiency in programming.

Ability to apply extensive knowledge of statistical design, analysis, relevant regulatory guidelines, and programming techniques utilized in clinical research and to effectively communicate statistical concepts.

Experience across all statistical tasks required to support clinical trials during the lifecycle of the project, from protocol to CSR.

Experience with regulatory submissions preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Get to know Syneos Health


Over the past 5 years, we have worked with 94% of all Novel FDA Approved Drugs, 95% of EMA Authorized Products and over 200 Studies across 73,000 Sites and 675,000+ Trial patients.

No matter what your role is, you'll take the initiative and challenge the status quo with us in a highly competitive and ever-changing environment. Learn more about Syneos Health.

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Additional Information


Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.


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