Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts
Clinical Research Assistant jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in pharmaceutical and biotech R&D, academic medical centers, and contract research organizations, making this one of the most active markets in the country for early-career research professionals. Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester anchor most of the hiring, with established employers such as Mass General Brigham, Pfizer, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute maintaining consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties are oncology trials, Phase I-III clinical operations, and regulatory data coordination. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job title: Senior Clinical Research Director
Location: Cambridge, MA
About the job
Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate Progress.
Join our Fitusiran Clinical Team as Senior Clinical Research Director, where you will serve as the primary Clinical Lead for the fitusiran registrational development program and ongoing global regulatory submissions. Qfitlia® (fitusiran) is a first-in-class antithrombin-lowering therapy approved in the United States and multiple countries for the prophylactic treatment of adults and adolescent patients with hemophilia.
We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main responsibilities:
Develop and implement clinical development plan strategies.
Lead, support, and oversee the execution of clinical development and study activities.
Collaborate with functions to ensure a uniform, aligned operational approach. Provide leadership, build consensus, and coordinate action plans with other CRDs and stakeholders to resolve project-related clinical study issues.
Contribute to the clinical part of submission dossiers for projects, including responsibilities related to regulatory and safety documents and meetings.
Serve as the medical reference in the team, ensuring the medical relevance of clinical data.
Lead scientific data evaluation and dissemination.
Ensures strict compliance with current regulations, laws and HA guidance as well as with Sanofi’s policies and procedures.
- Foster a collaborative, engaging, and high-performing team environment for Clinical Research Directors and Clinical Scientists.
About you
Minimum Requirements:
Medical Doctor or equivalent with specialist training in Hematology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or other relevant specialty
Minimum 8 years experience
Basic Qualifications:
Strong scientific and clinical background with deep understanding of the therapeutic field
Expertise in clinical development and methodology of clinical studies
Understanding of pharmaceutical product development and life cycle management
Excellent communication, problem solving and decisions making skills for interactions across functional areas and for interactions with key regulatory agencies.
Strong leadership and collaboration abilities, including the capacity to inspire and guide cross functional teams towards achieving project and team goals.
English fluent (spoken and written)
Preferred Qualifications:
MD/PhD degree
Why Choose Us
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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Clinical Research Assistant Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute20

- Massachusetts General Hospital19

- Beth Israel Lahey Health16

- Headlands Research8

- Boston University6

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services24
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals12
- Staffing & Recruiting2
- Education1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research assistant jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, biology, public health, or a related field required
- Experience with clinical trial data collection, source document verification, or IRB protocols preferred
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and ICH E6 standards expected
- Proficiency with electronic data capture systems such as REDCap, Medidata, or Veeva Vault
- Strong attention to detail for maintaining regulatory binders and case report forms accurately
- Ability to coordinate with principal investigators, sponsors, and study coordinators across multiple sites
Clinical Research Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research assistant in Massachusetts?
Most employers in Massachusetts require at least a bachelor's degree in a life science, nursing, public health, or a related field. No state-issued license is required for the role itself, but completing a certification such as the SOCRA CCRP or ACRP CCRC strengthens applications considerably. Many candidates enter through Boston-area academic medical centers or CROs that offer structured onboarding for new graduates, with a strong GPA and laboratory or patient-facing experience being the clearest differentiators.
Which companies hire clinical research assistants in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring clinical research assistants in Massachusetts right now include Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel Lahey Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, academic hospitals, and contract research organizations means openings appear across a wider range of employer types here than in most states.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most clinical research assistant jobs?
Boston, Cambridge, and Burlington have the most clinical research assistant openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge lead because of the Longwood Medical Area, the Kendall Square biotech corridor, and major academic hospitals clustered there, while Worcester draws consistent demand from UMass Memorial Health and a growing life sciences presence in the city's expanding research district.
Are there remote clinical research assistant jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're limited. Clinical research assistants frequently work on-site to perform patient visits, verify source documents, and manage investigational product, so full remote roles are the exception rather than the rule. About 48% of clinical research assistant openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the positions that do allow remote work tend to involve data entry, regulatory document management, or sponsor-facing coordination rather than direct patient contact.
How can I get hired as a clinical research assistant in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to research coordinator trainee or clinical research associate I roles at Boston-area academic medical centers such as Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, or Boston Children's Hospital, which regularly post positions designed for candidates without prior trial experience. Volunteering or interning in a hospital research unit while completing your degree is highly valued. Lateral moves from roles such as medical assistant, phlebotomist, or lab technician are common and viewed favorably, and completing a Good Clinical Practice certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that signals readiness.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to clinical research assistant jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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