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Entry Level Clinical Study Startup Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Experience with IRB submissions, regulatory document management, study startup activities, and clinical trial compliance is strongly preferred. * Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and human ...

Independently manage a portfolio of studies across multiple funding sources, phases, and methodologies from startup through closeout. * Prioritize daily, weekly, and long-term workload across ...

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Independently manage a portfolio of studies across multiple funding sources, phases, and methodologies from startup through closeout. * Prioritize daily, weekly, and long-term workload across ...

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Independently manage a portfolio of studies across multiple funding sources, phases, and methodologies from startup through closeout. * Prioritize daily, weekly, and long-term workload across ...

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Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

New York, NY · On-site

$26.50 - $35.25/hr

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (Senior CRC) serves as a senior research coordinator for ... Participate in sponsor meetings, feasibility assessments, monitor visits, and study startup ...

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How much do entry level clinical study startup jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level clinical study startup in the United States is $37.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.72 and $48.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Clinical Study Startup vs Clinical Research Coordinator?

AspectEntry Level Clinical Study StartupClinical Research Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, training in clinical trial processesBachelor's degree, often with certification in clinical research
Work EnvironmentPrepares sites, manages startup documentation, coordinates with teamsOversees patient recruitment, data collection, and site activities
Employer & IndustryPharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firmsHospitals, clinics, research institutions

Entry Level Clinical Study Startup roles focus on preparing clinical sites for trials, including documentation and regulatory submissions. Clinical Research Coordinators manage patient interactions and data during the trial. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in daily responsibilities and focus areas within the clinical research process.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Clinical Study Startup job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,347 per year, or $37.7 per hour.
Clinical Contracts Administrator

Clinical Contracts Administrator

Neurocrine Biosciences

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

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Job description

Who We Are:

Neurocrine Biosciencesis a leading biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, psychiatric, endocrine and immunological disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hyperphagia in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For more than three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visitneurocrine.com, and follow the company onLinkedIn,X, Facebook and YouTube. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)


About the Role:We are hiring for multiple Clinical Contracts Administrators who will be responsible for providing support in the site contract lifecycle management. Responsible for supporting the development of clinical site budgets including review, adjustment, and negotiation with clinical sites. Support the clinical study teams in the timely study startup and with legal department to help ensure clinical site contracts are fully executed in a timely manner. Support the administration, negotiation and execution of clinical site contracts towards the goal of favorable terms regarding study budget, timelines and deliverables including site payments, across multiple projects.

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Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
  • Support a timely and successful negotiation and on-going administration of clinical site contracts including CDAs, CTAs, CTA Amendments, and other site-contract related agreements in accordance with study timelines.

  • Collaborate with clinical research sites for inhouse run studies, assist with site-specific challenges, and assist with study-related documentation.

  • Learn to build site budgets including negotiations, triage, review, and identifying issues for escalation.

  • Support in finding solutions for potential roadblocks and challenges in the study start-up process, including site budget constraints and contract discrepancies.

  • Effectively communicate site budget issues and facilitate problem resolution.

  • Present CDA and CTA updates in team meetings.

  • Utilize strong analytical skills to assess issues and propose solutions.

  • Check clinical site contracts for completeness and accuracy and ensure adherence to department guidelines; corrects documents as necessary.

  • Facilitate the contract signing process as directed. Track all site interaction in a timely and accurate manner and ensure the status updates are fully descriptive.

  • Track and create files for all site related contracts.

  • Facilitate the CTA start-up process and develop the CTA and payment terms template, site budget, and supporting documentation to sites and serve as the site contract and budget point person with sites or CRO.

  • Submit web requests and coordinate with Legal Department on execution of CTAs. Negotiate site budget with clinical sites based on parameters defined by Head of Clinical Operations (or designee).

  • Co-manage site payments for inhouse run studies and accounting related activities to ensure payments are made in a timely manner and based on executed site contract. Collaborate with finance/accounting departments in support of site contract budgets.

  • Contribute to the development and organization of site contracting and budget/payment processes.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 2+ years of contracts administration or similar transactional experience in a role that requires direct interaction with clinical sites and internal stakeholders

  • Understands Neurocrine's business objectives and develop understanding of Neurocrine's services and customers

  • Experience in specific functional discipline while working to acquire higher-level knowledge and skills

  • Comfortable working with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional area

  • Ability to work as part of a team

  • Strong computer skills

  • Strong communications, problem-solving, analytical thinking skills

  • Must be detail oriented

  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines across a variety of projects/programs, with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency

  • Knowledge of Clinical Trial process, regulations and guidelines

  • Ability to read and interpret contracts, ensure contract language / terms meet company standards

  • Good contract administration skills, including budgeting, billing/invoicing, issue resolution, point of contact for CRO and or/study teams

  • Knowledge of clinical contract accounting and budgeting process

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience supporting multiple teams

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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The hourly rate we reasonably expect to pay is $40.40-$55.14. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 20% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.