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In this role, you will lead global clinical trials from sourcing strategy and RFP development ... Accountable for the development of realistic detailed study startup and/or study management ...

EDETEK

Clinical Database Programmer

This role supports clinical trial study startup, database build, edit check programming, system configuration, user acceptance testing, issue resolution, and production support. The ideal candidate ...

RadNet

Senior Clinical Studies Associate

Somerville, MA

$71K - $96K/yr

Support study startup, maintenance and closeout activities. * Identify and escalate routine study issues, risks, or delays as appropriate. Clinical Documentation & Compliance * Draft, update, and ...

Kymera Therapeutics

Director, Study Start-Up

Watertown, MA · On-site

$195K - $275K/yr

Provide strategic and operational leadership for endtoend study startup activities across assigned clinical programs, ensuring timely, compliant, and highquality site activation. * Accountable for ...

RadNet

Senior Clinical Studies Associate

Somerville, MA · On-site

$71K - $96K/yr

Support study startup, maintenance and closeout activities. * Identify and escalate routine study issues, risks, or delays as appropriate. Clinical Documentation & Compliance * Draft, update, and ...

RadNet

Senior Clinical Studies Associate

Somerville, MA · On-site

$71K/yr

Support study startup, maintenance and closeout activities. * Identify and escalate routine study issues, risks, or delays as appropriate. Clinical Documentation & Compliance * Draft, update, and ...

ARTHREX

Clinical Study Manager

Naples, FL

The ideal candidate would have experience managing clinical research studies from startup through closeout, overseeing site operations, CRO activities, data collection, investigational product ...

Novocure

Clinical Trial Lead

Boonton, NJ · Hybrid

$147K - $190K/yr

Lead cross-functional Clinical Study Teams from study startup through closeout. * Serve as the primary liaison between Novocure and CRO partners. * Oversee study timelines, milestones, deliverables ...

Novocure

Clinical Trial Lead

Wayne, PA · On-site

$147K - $190K/yr

Lead cross-functional Clinical Study Teams from study startup through closeout. * Serve as the primary liaison between Novocure and CRO partners. * Oversee study timelines, milestones, deliverables ...

Novocure

Clinical Trial Lead

Manhattan, NY · Hybrid

$147K - $190K/yr

Lead cross-functional Clinical Study Teams from study startup through closeout. * Serve as the primary liaison between Novocure and CRO partners. * Oversee study timelines, milestones, deliverables ...

Novocure

Clinical Trial Lead

Wayne, PA · Hybrid

$147K - $190K/yr

Lead cross-functional Clinical Study Teams from study startup through closeout. * Serve as the primary liaison between Novocure and CRO partners. * Oversee study timelines, milestones, deliverables ...

Novocure

Clinical Trial Lead

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

$147K - $190K/yr

Lead cross-functional Clinical Study Teams from study startup through closeout. * Serve as the primary liaison between Novocure and CRO partners. * Oversee study timelines, milestones, deliverables ...

Evolution Research Group

Study Manager

Miami, FL · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Lead site clinical team in sponsor study startup and study conduct. * Ensure effective study plans are in place and operational for each trial and work proactively with the Clinical Trial Team to set ...

Emmes

Study Start-Up Associate II

Rockville, MD · Remote

$34.25 - $46.75/hr

Knowledge of clinical research process related to study startup and medical terminology. * Strong written and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas to study personnel, internal and ...

BeiGene, Inc.

Senior Clinical Research Associate

$105K - $140K/yr

... e., study startup, recruitment, database analyses, closeout, etc.). • Provide support for study sites, and CRAs with audits/inspections preparation/responses and quality issues, as needed, and ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical study startup in the United States is $62.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.72 and $70.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Clinical Study Startup job involves managing the initial phases of a clinical trial, ensuring all regulatory, ethical, and logistical requirements are met before patient enrollment begins. Responsibilities typically include submitting regulatory documents, coordinating with ethics committees, negotiating contracts, and ensuring trial sites are fully prepared. This role requires strong knowledge of clinical research regulations, timelines, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Effective study startup is crucial for minimizing delays and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Clinical Study Startup position, and why are they important?

Success in a Clinical Study Startup role requires a strong understanding of clinical research processes, regulatory requirements, project management, and often a life sciences degree or related field. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic trial master files (eTMF), and regulatory submission platforms is essential, along with certifications like GCP (Good Clinical Practice) being advantageous. Attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and excellent organizational and communication skills help candidates excel. These qualifications ensure smooth study initiation, regulatory compliance, and effective cross-functional collaboration within demanding timelines.

What are the typical responsibilities of someone working in Clinical Study Startup?

Professionals in Clinical Study Startup are primarily responsible for coordinating and executing study initiation activities, including regulatory document collection, ethics submissions, site contracting, and start-up logistics. They work closely with investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams to ensure all regulatory and site requirements are met before the clinical trial begins. This role often involves tight deadlines and frequent communication with stakeholders both internally and externally. It's a fast-paced position that is ideal for individuals who enjoy detail-oriented work and project coordination in a collaborative environment.

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Clinical Project Manager

Clinical Project Manager

Relay Therapeutics

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

The Opportunity:
As Clinical Project Manager, you will be accountable for managing clinical studies that will lead the biopharma industry in speed and quality of clinical study design and execution. You will be an integral member of the Relay Tx scientific team, responsible for the execution of clinical studies that will translate Relay's innovative science into impactful medicines for patients.
The Role:
  • Contribute to the planning, implementation, and execution of a global clinical trial(s) from startup through closeout. Lead and manage integration of the project team activities, leveraging internal and development partner resources, expertise and knowledge, along with optimizing CRO resources, expertise and knowledge.
  • Collaborate and partner with a dynamic Relay cross-functional team to deliver clinical studies that are on time and within budget guidelines, while ensuring quality in accordance with the protocol and ICH GCP guidelines.
  • Provide leadership and input into global patient recruitment plans including the documentation of assumptions.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (cross-functional team members, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), external experts, and clinical site staff), ensuring high-quality services are executed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Manage reports for communicating study progress and key metrics to Senior Management and program teams.
  • Contribute to or author key study documents including, but not limited to, protocols, informed consent forms, case report forms, study governance committee charters (e.g., data monitoring committee), study plans and clinical study reports.
  • Accountable for effective vendor management by:
    • serving as primary point of contact for contracted CROs and vendors
    • identifying potential risks and proactively resolving issues with CROs and vendors
    • ensuring vendor contracts meet requirements and are efficiently executed with key performance indicators
    • partnering with the vendor to ensure accurate budgeting and accrual of costs throughout duration of each clinical study
  • Ensure reliable quality data is delivered by reviewing monitoring reports, protocol deviations, clinical data listings and performing or overseeing site monitoring visits, as needed.
  • Develops and drives granular clinical study timelines and enrollment projections and contributes to the development of Key Performance Metrics and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor and manage vendor and site performance, trial progress and quality through evaluation of defined study performance metrics.
  • Proactively identify risks and issues, and work with the trial team to assess impact, devise strategies to implement corrective actions or preventive measures to mitigate risk.
  • Develop action plans to address protocol compliance, safety, data and administrative issues with clinical sites and CROs.
  • Lead coordination with CROs on site selection, IRB/EC submissions and queries, site initiation and close-out planning.
  • Provide oversight and ensure maintenance of clinical trial master files (TMF) to ensure compliance with required regulatory and ICH GCP quality standards and consistency with SOPs.
  • Plan, execute and lead study-specific meetings (internal study team meetings, vendor meetings, Investigator Meetings, etc.), as needed.
  • Support the preparation of regulatory filings (e.g. IND, NDA, orphan drug applications etc.) as needed.
  • Ensure inspection readiness by collaborating with CROs and providing support to clinical sites to prepare for and respond to audit/inspection findings conducted by internal QA and external regulatory agencies.
  • Obtains and maintains an in-depth understanding of the study protocol and related procedures to contribute strongly to Study Team knowledge by sharing best practices, making recommendations for continuous improvement, and training/mentoring as appropriate.
  • Fosters an environment of continuous improvement and actively participants in the recruitment, training and professional development of clinical operations team members

Your Background:
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in clinical research with 1-2 years managing trials in the biotech/pharma industry. BA/BS preferably in a scientific or health-related discipline.
  • Experience managing global clinical trials and study teams across all stages (startup-closeout) of phase I-III studies and a strong working knowledge of GCP/ICH and other applicable regulations/guidelines required. Strong preference for tenured experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry in late phase clinical trials.
  • Solid experience and understanding of the challenges of navigating global study startup including the oversight of site startup processes and timelines.
  • Experience across several complex therapeutic areas. Oncology experience is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of the drug development process, ICH guidelines/GCP and specifically, each step within the clinical trial process.
  • Understand clinical study budgets, accruals, and forecasting with experience liaising with Finance as required.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-paced matrixed environment, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Enjoy building relationships with CROs, KOLs and site personnel with a willingness to travel to establish and build relationships.
  • Experience in vendor selection and overseeing studies managed by a CRO.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to influence and collaborate across functions and levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use clear judgment in relation to regulatory requirements, interactions with external parties, timelines, and complex clinical studies.
  • Independently motivated, detail oriented and good problem-solving ability (think outside of the box mentality).
  • Excellent oral and written communication, organizational and planning skills are required, with a proven ability to manage timelines and budget.
  • Detail-oriented, a self-starter and comfortable with broad responsibilities in an fast-paced, small company outsourced trial environment.

Estimated Salary Range: [$102,000 - $145,000].
The range provided above is based on what we believe to be a reasonable estimate for this job at the time of posting. Actual base salary will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's education, experience, skills and location.
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About Relay Therapeutics
Relay Therapeutics is a clinical-stage precision medicines company transforming the drug discovery process with the goal of bringing life-changing therapies to patients. Built on unparalleled insights into protein motion and how this dynamic behavior relates to protein function, we aim to effectively drug protein targets that have previously been intractable, with an initial focus on enhancing small molecule therapeutic discovery in targeted oncology. Our Dynamo platform integrates an array of leading-edge experimental and computational approaches to provide a differentiated understanding of protein structure and motion to drug these targets. We have built a world-class team of leading experts from each of these disciplines, and they are driven by a deep collaboration at every step of our drug discovery process.
Our team is equal parts fearless and relentless, with a shared passion for working collaboratively in intellectually stimulating environments. If you're excited by the challenge of putting protein motion at the heart of drug discovery and passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, join us!

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