The Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA) / Senior Clinical Trial Assistant (Sr. CTA) is a sponsor-side role responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Clinical Study Team while maintaining sponsor oversight of the Trial Master File (TMF) to ensure continuous inspection readiness.
This role supports one or more fully outsourced, global clinical studies and works closely with CRO partners, the Clinical Trial Manager, and cross-functional study team members to ensure essential documentation is complete, accurate, timely, and inspection-ready throughout the study lifecycle.
EducationBachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field preferred
Experience
Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA):
1–3+ years of experience supporting clinical trials (CTA, TMF, or clinical operations role)
Senior Clinical Trial Assistant (Sr. CTA):
4–6+ years of clinical research or clinical operations experience
Demonstrated experience supporting global, outsourced clinical trials with increasing responsibility
Required Skills & Knowledge
Working knowledge of Trial Master File (TMF) processes and systems (e.g., Veeva Vault or equivalent)
Understanding of ICH GCP and ALCOA+ data integrity principles
Experience working with CROs and cross-functional study teams
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Clinical Trial SupportProvide administrative and coordination support to the Clinical Study Team
Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and materials for study team, vendor, and governance meetings
Create, maintain, and track study-related documentation and logs
Support coordination of clinical trial activities across internal teams and external vendors
Trial Master File (TMF) Oversight
Support maintenance of the TMF or provide sponsor-side oversight of CRO-managed eTMF
Review TMF content for completeness, quality, and timeliness
Partner with CRO TMF teams to identify and resolve discrepancies
Contribute to ongoing inspection readiness and audit support activities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Coordinate activities with clinical, regulatory, data management, and quality teams
Support communication between internal stakeholders and CRO partners
Assist with tracking study deliverables and timelines
General Clinical Operations Support
Support additional clinical operations activities as needed across the study lifecycle
Maintain strong documentation practices aligned with regulatory expectations
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life/AD&D
Short- and Long-Term Disability
401(K) with large company match
Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company match
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
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and skills required of employees assigned to this position.