Entry Level Associate Clinical Trial Manager Jobs
New grad associate clinical trial manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work in clinical research or a science-related degree can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research, with employers like Medpace, Triveni Bio, and Saint Luke's hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
The CTA/Sr. Clinical Trial Associate supports the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical trials from study start-up through close-out. This individual plays a critical role in maintaining study documentation, tracking operational activities, and ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs. The CTA / Sr. CTA collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams, CROs, and clinical sites to ensure high-quality trial conduct.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide coordination, administrative support and tracking of trial activities to meet department and program goals. Support the set-up, maintenance and close-out of clinical trials
- Assist with study start-up activities including vendor systems builds, regulatory document review, ethics/IRB queries, and site activation tracking
- Maintain and QC Trial Master File (TMF), ensuring documents are filed accurately and on time
- Support preparation and review of study documents (e.g., protocols, ICFs, study plans and Manuals etc.)
- Track study metrics and site performance using CTMS and spreadsheets
- Organize and attend internal and external study meetings; prepare agendas, generate meeting minutes, track action items and ensure team remains accountable to set deadlines
- Work closely with CROs, vendors, and clinical sites to facilitate communication and resolve issues
- Support oversight of monitoring visit reports and follow-up
- Assist in creation and revisions of SOPs
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field
- 2 years of experience as a CTA in sponsor or CRO setting.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP and general understanding of the drug development process
- Experience working in clinical trial phases (I–3), global experience is a plus.
- Experience working with eTMF systems (e.g., Veeva, Kivo, etc.)
- Familiarity with CTMS and other clinical trial management tools
- Experience working with CROs and other study related vendors
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Comfortable collaborating in a cross-functional, global team
- Ability to work on-site and adhere to an “office-first” culture is required.
SUMMARY
The CTA/Sr. Clinical Trial Associate supports the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical trials from study start-up through close-out. This individual plays a critical role in maintaining study documentation, tracking operational activities, and ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs. The CTA / Sr. CTA collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams, CROs, and clinical sites to ensure high-quality trial conduct.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide coordination, administrative support and tracking of trial activities to meet department and program goals. Support the set-up, maintenance and close-out of clinical trials
- Assist with study start-up activities including vendor systems builds, regulatory document review, ethics/IRB queries, and site activation tracking
- Maintain and QC Trial Master File (TMF), ensuring documents are filed accurately and on time
- Support preparation and review of study documents (e.g., protocols, ICFs, study plans and Manuals etc.)
- Track study metrics and site performance using CTMS and spreadsheets
- Organize and attend internal and external study meetings; prepare agendas, generate meeting minutes, track action items and ensure team remains accountable to set deadlines
- Work closely with CROs, vendors, and clinical sites to facilitate communication and resolve issues
- Support oversight of monitoring visit reports and follow-up
- Assist in creation and revisions of SOPs
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field
- 2 years of experience as a CTA in sponsor or CRO setting.
- Knowledge of ICH-GCP and general understanding of the drug development process
- Experience working in clinical trial phases (I–3), global experience is a plus.
- Experience working with eTMF systems (e.g., Veeva, Kivo, etc.)
- Familiarity with CTMS and other clinical trial management tools
- Experience working with CROs and other study related vendors
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Comfortable collaborating in a cross-functional, global team
- Ability to work on-site and adhere to an “office-first” culture is required.
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Who's Hiring
- Medpace40
- Triveni Bio1
- Saint Luke's1
- Obsidian Therapeutics1
- Jupiter Research Services1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services35
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals35
- Science & Research2
- Retail1
- Medical Devices1
Entry Level Associate Clinical Trial Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level associate clinical trial manager job?
Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for a bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field, plus any hands-on exposure to clinical research through internships, co-ops, or academic trial work. Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, attention to regulatory documentation, and experience with data management tools give candidates a clear edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight trial coordination tasks, even from coursework, strengthens your application.
Which companies hire entry level associate clinical trial managers?
Companies hiring entry level associate clinical trial managers right now include Medpace, Triveni Bio, and Saint Luke's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and biotechnology firms that maintain active clinical pipelines and regularly bring on junior staff to support study coordination.
Are there remote entry level associate clinical trial manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements to support hands-on training. About 7% of entry level associate clinical trial manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting growing flexibility as sponsors and CROs expand distributed trial teams. Fully remote openings at this level tend to focus on data review and regulatory coordination rather than site monitoring.
Are these new grad associate clinical trial manager jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, recent graduates entering clinical research for the first time, and career changers from adjacent healthcare or science fields. A new grad friendly posting typically highlights internships, co-op experience, or a relevant degree as qualifying credentials rather than requiring prior full-time trial management experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level associate clinical trial managers?
Entry Level associate clinical trial manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they run ongoing clinical programs that depend on junior coordinators to handle site communications, protocol tracking, and regulatory submissions under senior supervision.