Entry Level Clinical Trial Coordinator Jobs
New grad clinical trial coordinator jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship, lab background, or hands-on research exposure can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in 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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Entry Level Clinical Trial Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical trial coordinator job?
Entry level clinical trial coordinator roles typically look for candidates with a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, nursing, or health-related field, plus any hands-on exposure from an internship, clinical research assistant role, or research lab. Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, attention to regulatory documentation, and demonstrated organizational skills give candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level clinical trial coordinators?
Companies hiring entry level clinical trial coordinators right now include Medpace, Triveni Bio, and Saint Luke's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of contract research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, academic medical centers, and hospital-affiliated research networks.
Are there remote entry level clinical trial coordinator jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still require on-site or hybrid presence due to the hands-on nature of trial work. About 43% of entry level clinical trial coordinator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote positions more common in data coordination, regulatory document management, and sponsor-side roles that do not require direct patient contact.
Are these new grad clinical trial coordinator jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited professional experience. A new grad friendly posting typically states it accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward the requirement, or values a strong academic research background or relevant certification in lieu of a full work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical trial coordinators?
Entry Level clinical trial coordinator 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 the most entry level hiring because they run the largest volume of active clinical studies and regularly onboard junior coordinators to support trial operations, data collection, and regulatory compliance.