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Moffitt Cancer Center

The Clinical Research Supervisor overseeing calendar build and coverage analysis leads the operational and financial components of study start-up, ensuring accurate development of OnCore calendars ...

Harbor Freight Tools

Retail Sales Associate

Searcy, AR · On-site

$14.50/hr

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A Retail Sales Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered ... start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new ...

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Retail Sales Associate

Russellville, AR · On-site

$14.50/hr

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A Retail Sales Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered ... start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new ...

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Retail Stocking Associate

Rogers, AR · On-site

$15/hr

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A Retail Stocking Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is ... start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new ...

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Retail Sales Associate

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$15.50/hr

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A Retail Sales Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered ... start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new ...

Harbor Freight Tools

Retail Sales Associate

Siloam Springs, AR · On-site

$14.50/hr

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A Retail Sales Associate (part-time) is a valued member of a high performing team who is empowered ... start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new ...

Ohio State University

... trial start-up within Radiology shared services, including studies involving PET, SPECT, and ... Associates) certification desired; Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for study start up associate in Arkansas is $26.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.50 and $34.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Study Start Up Associate vs Clinical Trial Coordinator?

AspectStudy Start Up AssociateClinical Trial Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, knowledge of regulatory requirementsBachelor's degree, familiarity with clinical procedures
Work EnvironmentRegulatory and site initiation activitiesParticipant management and site coordination
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceuticals, biotech, CROsHospitals, research centers, CROs

The Study Start Up Associate primarily focuses on regulatory submissions, site qualification, and initiation processes, ensuring trial readiness. In contrast, the Clinical Trial Coordinator manages participant recruitment, scheduling, and data collection. Both roles are essential in clinical research but differ in their core responsibilities and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Study Start Up Associate job openings in Arkansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,248 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Director Clinical Research Operations

Arkansas Childrens Hospital

Little Rock, AR • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

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CC033020 Clinical Research OperationsSummary:Develops, oversees, and ensures strategic growth of a large, multidisciplinary clinical research organization which includes operational clinical research services (feasibility, study start-up, budget development and negotiation, regulatory, clinical research coordination, research nursing support, invoicing and close-out) and the growth and maintenance of the clinical research infrastructure (including Clinical Trial Management System implementation and maintenance) for the organization. The Director is responsible for developing and overseeing organizational strategy and goals, providing strategic leadership, building and modeling a high-performance culture with strong engagement within sub-departments. Intermediary between the sponsor, study PI and ACRI contracts office to ensure legal documents are processed.Additional Information:

Provides strategic and operational leadership for a large, multidisciplinary clinical research organization of 10 direct reports and approximately 90 indirect reports. Oversees the full clinical research portfolio, including study start-up, regulatory, coordination, research nursing, and financial operations, as well as the clinical research technology ecosystem.

Leads organizational strategy, drives operational excellence, and fosters a high-performing, engaged culture. Serves as a key liaison to leadership, sponsors, and partners, strengthening collaboration and advancing research operations. Ensures effective governance, financial oversight, compliance, and process standardization to support data-driven decisions and a high-quality, efficient research enterprise.

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreeRecommended Education:Master's DegreeRequired Work Experience:Related Field - 7 years with 5 years of leadership experienceRecommended Work Experience:Required Certifications:Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - Association of Clinical Research ProfessionalsRecommended Certifications:Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact StateDescription

1. Leads a multidisciplinary clinical research organization, partnering with internal and external investigators, institutional leadership, and key stakeholders to advance research initiatives.

2. Drives strategic growth of clinical research by developing and executing a multi-year clinical trials strategy; establishes annual targets for study start-up, enrollment, capacity, and throughput, and leads change management efforts to scale operations.

3. Oversees clinical research operations across multiple sub-departments, including clinical research coordination, pediatric clinical research unit, investigational drug services, regulatory services, study start-up, budget development and negotiation, and research systems utilization.
4. Ensures regulatory compliance and operational excellence by applying deep knowledge of federal regulations and the clinical research environment to support safe, efficient, and high-quality research with a strong focus on transparency, customer service, and continuous improvement.
5. Serves as the primary operational liaison with internal and external partners, including ACRI, ACH, UAMS, sponsors, CROs, consortia, and clinical leadership; promotes clinical research operations, expands partnerships, attracts sponsors, supports funding opportunities, and strengthens investigator engagement, performance, and integration.

6. Establishes and governs research operations frameworks, including centralized feasibility, pipeline management, and study prioritization; optimizes resource allocation through workload and capacity modeling to improve activation and enrollment timelines.
7. Builds and leads a high-performing team by overseeing recruitment, training, performance management, and engagement initiatives; fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven culture.

8. Partners across departments to standardize and enhance research feasibility and start-up processes; ensures compliance with regulatory, financial, and legal requirements while maintaining continuous inspection readiness.

9. Provides financial leadership for clinical research operations, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, coverage analysis, compliant billing, invoicing, and accounts receivable; supports data-driven portfolio and investment decisions to expand and accelerate clinical research.


10. Performs other duties as assigned in alignment with the scope and level of the role.

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