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Senior Clinical Trial Associate

Boston, MA ยท On-site

$110K - $115K/yr

About the Role >>> Senior Clinical Trial Associate As the Senior Clinical Trial Associate reporting to the Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Leader, you will provide comprehensive administrative and ...

Senior Clinical Trial Associate

Boston, MA ยท On-site

$36.50 - $49.75/hr

About the Role >>> Senior Clinical Trial Associate As the Senior Clinical Trial Associate reporting to the Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Leader, you will provide comprehensive administrative and ...

Senior Clinical Trial Associate

Waltham, MA ยท On-site

$36.25 - $49.25/hr

The Senior Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) is a key member of the Clinical Operations team responsible for supporting the successful planning, execution, oversight, and closeout of Dyne's global ...

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How much do senior clinical trial associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior clinical trial associate in the United States is $39.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.21 and $43.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior clinical trial associate?

To thrive as a Senior Clinical Trial Associate, you need a solid understanding of clinical research processes, regulatory guidelines (such as GCP and ICH), and typically a bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic data capture (EDC) tools, and relevant certifications like SOCRA or ACRP are commonly required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication set high performers apart in this position. These skills ensure the accurate, compliant, and efficient execution of clinical trials, supporting successful study outcomes and regulatory submissions.

What is the difference between Senior Clinical Trial Associate vs Clinical Trial Associate?

AspectSenior Clinical Trial AssociateClinical Trial Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in clinical trials, often some certificationBachelor's degree, entry-level experience, may have certification
Work EnvironmentLeads trial activities, mentors junior staff, manages complex tasksSupports trial activities, follows protocols, assists senior staff
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firmsPharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firms
Common Search & ComparisonMore experienced, leadership responsibilitiesEntry-level, support role

The main difference between a Senior Clinical Trial Associate and a Clinical Trial Associate lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership. Senior associates typically lead trial activities and mentor others, while clinical trial associates support trial operations under supervision. Both roles are essential in clinical research and are commonly found in pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

What are some common challenges faced by senior clinical trial associates, and how can they be effectively managed?

Senior Clinical Trial Associates often encounter challenges such as managing multiple studies simultaneously, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, and maintaining clear communication across cross-functional teams. Effectively managing these challenges involves strong organizational skills, up-to-date knowledge of regulatory guidelines like GCP and ICH, and proactive collaboration with project managers, data managers, and site coordinators. Utilizing project management tools and regularly scheduled team meetings can also help streamline workflows and address issues promptly.
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Senior Clinical Trial Associate

Olema Oncology

San Francisco, CA โ€ข On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

About the Roleย >>>ย Senior Clinical Trial Associateย 

As the Senior Clinical Trial Associate reporting to the Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Leader, you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support toย clinical team members across all study activities, including both in-house and outsourced trials. This role supports cross-functional study execution through coordination with internal teams, external vendors, and site staff, and may include contributing to study documentation such as informed consent forms (ICFs) and central IRB submissions, supporting site payments and other study-related operational activities, as well as liaising with and following up with investigator sites. Responsibilities include assisting with study start-up, maintenance, and closeout activities; managing study documentation and materials; supporting vendor management; andย maintainingย study trackers and financial records. This position adheres to Clinical Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practice (ICH) guidelines.ย 

This role is based out of either our office San Francisco or Cambridge office and will require approximately 10% travel.ย 

Your work willย primarilyย encompass:ย 

  • Supports the Clinical Trial Lead (CTL) and Study Execution Team (SET), ensuring ongoingย accurateย and essential documentation of study conductย 
  • Manages study-related vendors and serves as a point of contact for contracted CROs, study staff, contract labs, and other study vendorsย 
  • Acts as a key point of contact for investigator sites, facilitating communication, and ensuring effective coordination of study-related activities
  • Conducts oversight of sample collection, shipment, and analysesย 
  • Conducts reconciliation and tracking of study processes in collaboration with study team and escalates issues inย a timelyย fashion to study leadย 
  • Identifiesย potential risks and proactively resolves issues with CROsย 
  • Assistsย in the development of vendor management and other study plans and compiles study and quality metrics for CTL, management, and/or team review(s)ย 
  • Facilitates flow and maintenance of correspondence with vendors and sites to provide or obtain study-specific informationย 
  • Ensures receipt, completeness, accuracy, andย appropriate filingย (Trial Master File, study SharePoint, otherย studyย or Olema-specific systems) of clinical and administrative documentsย ย 
  • Assistsย in coordination of study initiation documentation materials, including support for central IRB submission documents and review of site-specific informed consent forms.ย 
  • Coordinates electronic distribution and/or shipment of study-related materials, as appropriateย ย 
  • Collaborates with relevant team members in the coordination and tracking of vendor and investigator site contracts, budgets, invoices, and/or payments as neededย 
  • Contributes to the development of the TMF plan and conducts periodic quality control reviews and records reconciliation of the Trial Master File (TMF)ย ย 
  • Performs study and departmental administrative and clerical duties such as preparing agendas and minutes for team meetings and providing meeting planning andย presentationsย 
  • Activelyย participatesย in department initiatives and goals, providing suggestions that support the vision, mission, and enhancement of Clinical Operations; may lead certain SOPs or other processes

Idealย Candidate Profileย >>>ย ย ย 

A love of challenging, important work.ย We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. Allย employeesย within our company play aย unique andย crucial roleย in our success, both inย accomplishingย our mission and buildingย a positiveย company culture. As such, we are looking forย someone withย the right combination ofย knowledge,ย experience, andย attributesย for this role.ย 

Knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree isย requiredย 
  • Familiarity with FDA/EMA regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines is preferredย 
  • Working knowledge of clinical protocolsย 

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of related industry experience is requiredย 
  • Senior CTA requires 2 years' experience working as a Clinical Trial Associate
  • Proficiencyย with Microsoft applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)ย 
  • Experience with leading small group meetings and/or managing vendor relationshipsย 

Attributes

  • Highly motivated and enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentย 
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skillsย 
  • Good organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and meticulous attention to detailย 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skillsย 
  • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule according to clinical trial(s) priorities, as neededย 

The base pay range for this position is expected to be $100,000 - $115,000ย annually,ย howeverย the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits.ย 

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