Mid Level Clinical Trial Lead Jobs
Mid level clinical trial lead jobs go to professionals ready to own trial operations end to end, coordinate cross-functional teams, and resolve protocol challenges with minimal oversight. Hiring runs across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with 10% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like Medpace, IQVIA, and Biogen competing for clinical trial leads at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
PTC Therapeutics is a global commercial biopharmaceutical company. For over 25 years our team has been deeply committed to a unified purpose: Extending life’s moments for children and adults living with a rare disease. At PTC, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description Summary: The Contractor, Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) supports the Clinical Operations Excellence (COE) function within the Clinical Operations department. This role provides day-to-day operational and administrative support to COE teams across Standards, Inspection Preparedness and Readiness (IPR), Systems, and Vendor Alliance, helping ensure consistent processes, inspection-ready documentation practices, and effective use of clinical operations technologies. The Contractor, Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinate and track general COE initiatives, deliverables, and timelines
- Coordinate working group logistics (meeting scheduling, agendas, minutes, action item tracking) for COE activities.
- Maintain COE-controlled repositories (e.g., COE mailbox, SharePoint/Teams sites) to ensure content is organized, searchable, and current
- Support creation and upkeep of best practices, job aids, FAQs, and onboarding materials for Clinical Operations staff.
- Assist with the development, formatting, publishing, and periodic review of Clinical Operations standards, templates, tools, and guidance documents.
- Manage controlled documents and records relevant to COE (e.g., version control, distribution lists, archive/retention support).
- Support IPR/TMF IPR activities with eTMF, such as periodic quality checks, completeness checks, and reconciliation support under direction of SMEs.
- Support inspection-readiness activities, including tracking deliverables, maintaining readiness checklists, and monitoring action items.
- Coordinate mock inspection or readiness meeting logistics and support follow-up documentation.
- Help maintain centralized inspection-readiness resources and ensure consistent filing/naming conventions.
- Support CAPA and issue tracking activities by maintaining logs, status updates, and meeting minutes, as directed.
COE SYSTEMS SUPPORT
- Provide administrative support for clinical systems used by Clinical Operations (e.g., user access request coordination, training coordination, and basic user support triage).
- Support system-related change management activities (e.g., communication drafts, training session logistics, and attendance tracking).
- Ensure work is performed in compliance with applicable SOPs, GCP, internal standards, and data integrity expectations.
- Interface effectively with department stakeholders to support COE initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 5+ years of clinical operations and/or clinical trial operations experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial documentation practices, and inspection readiness concepts.
- Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
- High attention to detail and comfort working with metrics, dashboards, and data quality checks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with clinical systems (e.g., CTMS, eTMF, eLearning/LMS).
- Effective written and verbal communication; able to draft clear meeting minutes, status summaries, and user communications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a fast-paced, matrixed, team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
- Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Continuous improvement mindset; able to identify gaps, propose practical enhancements, and follow through.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
20-30%
EXPECTED HOURLY RANGE
$35 - $58/hour. The hourly salary offered will be contingent on assessment of the candidate's education level, background, and experience relative to the requirements of the position they are being considered for, as well as review of internal equity.
EEO STATEMENT
PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
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Mid Level Clinical Trial Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level clinical trial lead job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight trials you managed from site initiation through closeout, decisions you made independently, and any cross-functional coordination you led. Applications that show regulatory familiarity, vendor oversight, and the ability to keep studies on timeline stand out at this level. Tailor each submission to the therapeutic area and study phase the employer lists.
Which companies hire mid level clinical trial leads?
Companies hiring mid level clinical trial leads right now include Medpace, IQVIA, and Biogen, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large pharmaceutical companies, mid-size CROs, and biotech firms scaling their clinical operations teams.
Are there remote mid level clinical trial lead jobs?
Yes, though the mix varies by employer and therapeutic area. About 10% of mid level clinical trial lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the industry's shift toward decentralized trial oversight. Site-based roles remain common when hands-on monitoring or investigator relationships are central to the position.
How do I move up to a mid level clinical trial lead role?
Moving from entry level into mid level means accumulating visible ownership over time. Build toward running complete trial phases rather than supporting them, take on protocol deviation management, and start leading site relationships independently. Demonstrating that you can handle regulatory submissions, track study timelines against milestones, and mentor newer coordinators signals readiness for the mid level title.
Which industries hire the most mid level clinical trial leads?
Mid Level clinical trial lead roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate active investigational pipelines and need experienced professionals who can manage complex, multi-site studies without senior-level hand-holding.