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Accountable for advancing study start-up activities for outsourced trials by understanding the objectives and assisting in the review and approval of the plan for country and site activation. * Laser ...

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In this role, you will lead global clinical trials from sourcing strategy and RFP development through study start-up, execution, database release, and inspection readiness-ensuring the timely ...

On-Site Manager

Wichita, KS · On-site

$43.27 - $57.69/hr

Full lifecyle clinical trial management-from study start-up to close-out. * Business operations knowledge. * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work independently and ...

About The Role The Senior Lead Data Manager is responsible for all data management activities from study start-up through database lock and archiving and independently supporting the needs of the ...

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How much do study start up associate jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for study start up associate in Kansas is $28.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.85 and $37.07 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 Kansas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,509 per year, or $28.1 per hour.
Senior Manager, Site Start Up

Full-time

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

Parexel FSP has an exciting opportunity for a candidate with strong experience in Clinical Study Startup!

Essential Functions

Trial Start Up Group

  • Accountable for advancing study start-up activities for outsourced trials by understanding the objectives and assisting in the review and approval of the plan for country and site activation.
  • Laser focus approach to oversight of start up activities within our CRO assigned programs. Working with the CRO partners to maintain timelines and successful execution.
  • Accountable for all matters related to CRO partners study start-up requirements and must be able to communicate issues effectively CRO counterpart and colleagues (eg CTM) as required.
  • Adopting a unique start-up methodology to drive site activations through oversight of all activities, driving delivery and compliance across the assigned regions and CRO partners
  • Leads day to day project activities in the matrix, by working closely with the Clinical Trial Manager and CRO counterparts.
  • Oversees start up activities with one or more CRO partners at a program and/or study level
  • Acting as a Senior Manager with regional colleagues co-ordinate regional information to present based on oversight of regional colleagues (if required) depending on size of study/complexity.
  • Evaluate performance and solve acute challenges and monitor timelines and progress vs. plan
  • Specialist knowledge of start-up requirements & activities in each country and region, country requirements, inner workings of a country/ regulatory landscape.
  • Works collaboratively with functional colleagues to ensure successful completion of study start up, fostering productive working relationships with other collaborators within Regulatory, Legal, Contracts and Clinical Operations
  • Reviews program or study specifics to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables from project initiation and maintains/monitors throughout
  • Reviews and approves start up plan(s) that clarify study specific tasks, general timelines, and processes related to overall study start up.
  • Liaise with other project team members to ensure cohesive and clear project performance and expectation

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Extensive pharmaceutical or related industry experience
  • Extensive previous experience of working in a Start-up team, Clinical Trial Specialist, CRA, Clinical Trial Manager or similar having worked on global clinical trials.
  • Experience in project management, CRO experience, change management or process design are beneficial
  • The candidate must have a good working knowledge of clinical operations, clinical processes and medical terminology.
  • Excellent knowledge of GCP and regulations
  • Experience of controlled drug substances processed would be beneficial
  • Experience of developing junior members of staff would be beneficial
  • Experience of Regulatory Inspections

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

  • Degree (BSc) or equivalent experience gained through time in industry (>5yrs)

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Bring your Data Management expertise to Parexel's Strategic Partnerships. Although we work globally, each partnership we form is deeply personal. We are as dedicated to every aspect of our client's product development as they are - and work closely with client teams in true partnership to understand both challenges and opportunities. At Parexel we are focused on meeting customer and patient needs through collaborative partnership so that we get treatments into the hands of patients who need them most.

Industry

Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Waltham, MA, US

Year founded

1983