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Alpha-9 Oncology is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Operations Manager with a strong background in oncology clinical trials and vendor management to support the day-to-day execution of radiopharmaceutical studies. In this role, you will ensure clinical activities are conducted in alignment with protocols, applicable regulations, and company SOPs while partnering closely with the Clinical Operations Leader, who provides overall study strategy and accountability for trial delivery.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, coordinating across teams and vendors, and driving progress in a fast-paced clinical environment. You will play a key role in translating study strategy into effective execution and helping advance therapies that impact patients. This role reports to the Clinical Operations Leader.
How You’ll Contribute
- Support tracking of clinical trial timelines, budgets, key operational metrics, and study risks, including site activation, enrollment progress, and monitoring issues.
- Support the CRO/vendor selection strategy and development of operational strategies including country & site selection.
- Contribute to the development of site feasibility questionnaires and analysis of the feasibility results.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with clinical trial vendors, including tracking vendor contracts, budgets, invoices, and payments against contracted scope of work, and escalating issues or variances to Clinical Operations leadership.
- Provide operational input into the development of clinical protocols, informed consent, study manuals, study reports, eCRF and other key operational/regulatory documents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Management, Clinical Sciences, and Clinical Development to support study execution and resolution of operational issues.
- Review study site monitoring reports in alignment with the CRO oversight plan.
- Responsible for maintaining internal study documents in the Trial Master File (TMF) and periodically reviewing the CRO TMF for completeness and accuracy.
- Support forecasting and management of clinical trial supplies (e.g., lab kits) to ensure sites have the materials needed to conduct studies.
- Assist in the preparation of Investigator and Study Coordinator Meetings.
- Ensure study adherence to regulatory requirements (ICH, FDA, EMA, etc.) and ICH/GCP guidelines and SOPs.
- Provide input to the drafting of governance documents, SOPs, work instructions, and other resources.
The Skills You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field; advanced degree preferred, with 3–5 years of experience in clinical operations within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Working knowledge of ICH/GCP regulations.
- Experience with early-stage oncology trials required; radiopharmaceutical experience preferred.
- Strong organization skills and keen attention to detail.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Proven ability to proactively identify and resolve issues and ability to work independently on operational assignments.
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get the job done.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of associates both within and outside the organization.
What's In It For You: At Alpha-9 Oncology, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support all employees. Our benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, equity, 20 vacation days, 5 sick days, a technology allowance, and commuter reimbursement. We also provide generous retirement savings plans with employer matching, extended health benefits, and paid holidays, tailored to local standards in each region. While specific offerings may vary by location, our commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment is consistent across the company.
Company Summary
Alpha-9 Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering radiopharmaceutical innovation for solid tumors. Our proprietary scaffolds, composed of optimized binders, linkers, chelators, and radioisotopes, enable targeted radiation delivery to cancer cells, minimizing harm to surrounding healthy tissue. Focusing on innovative targeting moieties, we develop molecules tailored for precise tumor targeting.
Our comprehensive platform integrates imaging and therapeutic studies to ensure effective radiation delivery and improved patient outcomes. With a robust pipeline entering clinical trials and strong support from leading healthcare investors, Alpha-9 is positioned for rapid growth and advancement in cancer therapy.
More about Alpha-9 Oncology
Alpha-9 Oncology is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, family status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws where we operate.
We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees to ensure that everyone can perform their essential job functions in an inclusive environment. For inquiries regarding accommodations in the hiring process or for current employees, please contact a member from our Talent Acquisition team.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical trial associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related health field
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice and ICH E6 guidelines
- Experience with electronic data capture systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
- Demonstrated ability to conduct or support site qualification and monitoring visits
- Strong written communication skills for writing visit reports and regulatory correspondence
- Familiarity with FDA regulations governing clinical investigations, including 21 CFR Parts 11, 50, and 56
Tips for Your Clinical Trial Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to GCP compliance
Clinical trial associate job postings almost always flag Good Clinical Practice as a baseline requirement. Highlight any GCP training certificates, protocol deviations you resolved, or audit-readiness work front and center on your resume so reviewers see it immediately.
Distinguish monitoring from coordination experience
Hiring managers distinguish on-site monitoring visits from back-office coordination. If your background covers both, label each separately in your bullet points rather than grouping them, so the recruiter can match your experience to the specific role they're filling.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical trial associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by therapeutic area
Oncology, rare disease, and cardiovascular trials each run under different regulatory timelines and site complexities. Targeting openings in the therapeutic area where you have hands-on protocol experience makes your application far more competitive than applying broadly.
Prepare scenario answers around data integrity
Interviewers routinely ask how you handled a discrepancy in a case report form or a site that missed a visit window. Prepare two or three concrete scenarios where you identified a compliance issue and walked it to resolution, using specific outcomes.
Negotiate start dates around ongoing trials
If you're currently assigned to an active study, flag your transition timeline honestly during offer negotiations. Sponsors and CROs prefer candidates who close out responsibilities cleanly, and offering a realistic handoff date signals professionalism rather than urgency.
Clinical Trial Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical trial associates?
The companies hiring the most clinical trial associates right now include Medpace, Biogen, and Moderna, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Contract research organizations consistently account for a large portion of open roles across all experience levels.
How many clinical trial associate jobs are remote?
About 56% of clinical trial associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the proportion varies significantly by role type. Sponsor-side regulatory and data-focused positions tend to be more remote-eligible, while roles that involve in-person site visits require travel and are rarely fully remote.
How do you become a clinical trial associate?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, nursing, or health-related field, then complete a recognized GCP training course to establish your compliance foundation. Gaining exposure through clinical research coordinator roles, internships, or research assistant positions builds the site-level experience most employers expect. A Certified Clinical Research Associate credential from ACRP or SOCRA strengthens your application further.
How do you get hired as a clinical trial associate with little experience?
Entry-level clinical trial associate roles typically accept candidates who have worked as clinical research coordinators, research assistants, or in academic research settings where they touched informed consent, source document verification, or IRB submissions. Emphasizing protocol adherence and any exposure to sponsor or CRO monitoring visits, even as the site contact, positions you more competitively than leading with classroom experience alone.
What does the clinical trial associate interview process look like?
Most clinical trial associate interviews start with a phone screen focused on your GCP knowledge and prior study experience, followed by a technical interview or panel where you walk through a past monitoring visit or describe how you handled a protocol deviation. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to draft a visit report or respond to a fictional site issue before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to clinical trial associate jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical trial associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, therapeutic area, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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