Entry Level Clinical Trial Specialist Jobs
New grad clinical trial specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship work in clinical research or a science-related degree can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site and hybrid roles across 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 Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical trial specialist job?
Start by targeting roles that explicitly list zero to two years of experience or welcome new graduates. A bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related field is the most common baseline. Internships or co-op experience in a clinical or research setting gives you a real edge. Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, basic data collection, and regulatory documentation will set your application apart at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level clinical trial specialists?
Companies hiring entry level clinical trial specialists 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, pharmaceutical companies, hospital systems, and biotech startups that run early-phase studies.
Are there remote entry level clinical trial specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements given hands-on training requirements. About 43% of entry level clinical trial specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility do have real options. Fully remote roles at this level tend to focus on data coordination rather than site-facing work.
Are these new grad clinical trial specialist jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical trial specialist roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic research in lieu of full-time work, or notes that training will be provided. If you completed a clinical research practicum or relevant internship, you're a strong candidate for most of these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical trial specialists?
Entry Level clinical trial specialist 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 entry level hiring because they run ongoing studies that require coordinators and specialists to support site operations, participant management, and regulatory compliance at the ground level.