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NWRPros

Clinical Research Associate

Seattle, WA · On-site

$115K - $145K/yr

Location: Full Time; Seattle based Scope: As Clinical Research Associate (CRA) you will be ... Driving CRO and trial sites with study startup activities, including IRB/IEC submissions and ...

Salma Health

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$25.50 - $33.75/hr

The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is the site-level owner for the onboarding and ... Own study startup end to end, including essential document collection, regulatory submissions, and ...

Cordis

Clinical Study Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site +1

$114K - $165K/yr

Responsibilities The Clinical Study Manager (CSM) is responsible for the operational management and ... Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Qiagen

Clinical Research Associate

Germantown, MD · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

As Clinical Research Associate (CRA) you will act as the primary contact for clinical study sites, ensuring smooth study startup, effective monitoring and highquality data collection in a regulated ...

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As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time 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.

What is a Full Time Clinical Study Startup role?

A Full Time Clinical Study Startup role involves overseeing and coordinating the initial phases of clinical trials, such as site selection, regulatory document collection, ethics submissions, and study initiation activities. Professionals in this position ensure that all necessary approvals and documentation are in place to begin the clinical study on schedule. They work closely with clinical research teams, investigators, and regulatory bodies to manage timelines and compliance with applicable guidelines. This role is crucial for ensuring that clinical trials start efficiently and adhere to all regulatory requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full Time Clinical Study Startup professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full Time Clinical Study Startup professional, you need a strong background in clinical research, regulatory requirements, and project management, often supported by a life sciences degree and experience in clinical trials. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), regulatory documentation platforms, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification is typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating stakeholders and ensuring study timelines are met. These competencies are essential for ensuring the compliant, efficient, and timely initiation of clinical studies.

What are some common challenges faced during the clinical study startup phase, and how can they be addressed?

One common challenge in clinical study startup roles is coordinating timelines between multiple stakeholders, such as regulatory bodies, ethics committees, and site staff. Delays often occur due to incomplete documentation or differing site requirements. Effective communication, proactive planning, and familiarity with regulatory processes are key to overcoming these obstacles. Working closely with cross-functional teams and maintaining detailed trackers can help ensure a smoother and faster study initiation.
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Senior Clinical Trial Manager

Senior Clinical Trial Manager

Neurocentria

Walnut Creek, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

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Job description

Salary: $160,000-190,000 per year (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

About Neurocentria

Neurocentria is a clinical-stage neuroscience company developing magnesium L-threonate (MgT) as a precision intervention for cognitive health and neurological disorders. Our lead compound uniquely elevates brain magnesium by crossing the bloodbrain barrier a mechanism of action originating from 20 years of research. Two completed human trials have demonstrated significant cognitive effects, and our current clinical program represents a pivotal scientific and commercial milestone for the company.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Clinical Trial Manager to serve as the primary operational lead for two concurrent decentralized Phase 2 clinical trials in neurology and cognitive health. Both studies are fully decentralized no in-person clinic visits with all assessments conducted remotely or through local laboratory networks.

This is a senior individual contributor role within a lean internal team. You will work directly with the Principal Investigator and Head of Clinical Operations, owning day-to-day CRO performance, vendor relationships, budgets, timelines, and regulatory compliance from study startup through database lock.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary sponsor-side point of contact for the full-service DCT CRO, monitoring performance weekly against contractual deliverables across both trials
  • Identify and escalate operational risks proactively enrollment trends, screen failure rates, dropout signals, data quality issues, and timeline slippage before they become milestone failures
  • Lead study startup activities including CRO RFP coordination, proposal evaluation, and contract review; confirm all regulatory gates are cleared before enrollment opens
  • Maintain Trial Master File completeness and audit readiness; track and triage protocol deviations and SAE reporting timelines
  • Manage trial budgets and CRO invoicing across both studies; evaluate change order requests and prepare recommendations for approval
  • Support IND amendments, IRB submissions, and regulatory authority interactions as directed by the Principal Investigator

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in life sciences, clinical research, nursing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred (MS, MPH, PharmD)
  • Minimum 8 years of clinical trial operations experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
  • Demonstrated experience as primary operational lead on at least one Phase 2 or later IND-quality clinical trial, from startup through database lock
  • Minimum 3 years of direct CRO oversight in a sponsor-side role, including vendor selection, performance management, and change order negotiation
  • Experience with decentralized clinical trials (DCT) or hybrid trial models, including remote subject management, electronic consent, and digital endpoint or ePRO platforms
  • Strong working knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines (E6 R2/R3), 21 CFR 312, and eTMF standards
  • Proficiency with EDC systems (REDCap, Medidata Rave, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications

  • CNS, neurology, or cognitive health therapeutic area experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with blood-based biomarker logistics in a clinical trial setting
  • Familiarity with digital cognitive assessment platforms or tablet-administered endpoint technology
  • Experience with patient recruitment in biomarker-enriched or specialty populations
  • CDISC SDTM familiarity and experience with datasets for regulatory submissions
  • ACRP or SOCRA certification (CCRC, CCRP, CCRA) is a plus

What We Offer

  • Primary operational ownership of two concurrent clinical programs at a pivotal stage of company development
  • Direct daily collaboration with the Principal Investigator and Head of Clinical Operations in a lean, science-driven team
  • Salary range: $160,000 $190,000 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
  • 401(k) with above-market company contribution
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (100% employee premium coverage; 50% dependent premium coverage)
  • Paid time off including vacation, floating holiday, sick leave, and annual winter week shutdown

How to Apply

Please submit a current CV and a brief cover letter (one page maximum)