Entry Level Clinical Trial Lead Jobs
New grad clinical trial lead jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work in clinical research or a strong academic project portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research roles with varied on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, 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 Clinical Trial Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical trial lead job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates with a life sciences degree, hands-on exposure through clinical research internships or co-ops, and familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Strong organizational skills, attention to protocol compliance, and experience with trial documentation, even from coursework or volunteer work, give new candidates a real edge. Certifications in clinical research coordination can also strengthen an entry level application.
Which companies hire entry level clinical trial leads?
Companies hiring entry level clinical trial leads 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, mid-size biotech firms, and large pharmaceutical companies that run structured training programs for junior clinical operations staff.
Are there remote entry level clinical trial lead jobs?
Yes, though the mix varies by employer and therapeutic area. About 7% of entry level clinical trial lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles still common for positions tied to investigator site oversight. Remote-friendly postings tend to come from sponsors and CROs that manage decentralized or multi-site trials.
Are these new grad clinical trial lead jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical trial lead roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicum work in lieu of full-time history, or lists a portfolio of academic or volunteer clinical projects as qualifying. Look for language like "entry level," "training provided," or "will consider new graduates" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical trial leads?
Entry Level clinical trial lead 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 this level because they run ongoing trial pipelines that require junior clinical operations staff to support site monitoring, data collection, and protocol adherence across active studies.