Remote Study Start Up Jobs
Remote Study Start Up jobs are open across the US at companies hiring remotely, from entry-level roles at remote-first startups to senior roles on large distributed teams, with employers like Medpace, Theradex Oncology, and The Emmes Company hiring right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Emmes Company, LLC
Senior Study Start-Up Associate
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Theradex Oncology
Study Start-up Associate I or II (Remote)
Princeton, New Jersey
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Experienced Study Start-Up Research Coordinator
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Medpace
Experienced Study Start-Up Research Coordinator
Denver, Colorado
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Study Start-Up Project Manager
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Study Start-Up Project Manager
Denver, Colorado
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Senior Study Start-Up Project Manager
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Senior Study Start-Up Associate
The Emmes Company, LLC·Rockville, Maryland
Job functions:
6+ yrs exp.
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
Full Time
201-500 employees
Job Description
Overview:
US Remote
Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.
Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.
We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!
Primary Purpose
The Study Start-up Associate Senior drives the preparation, communication with sites, submission, and maintenance of regulatory packages for clinical trials, ensuring full alignment with global and local requirements. This role may oversee, lead and coordinates global, regional and/or in-country activities. Supports streamlined site activation by developing and organizing submission dossiers, tailoring ICF/AF materials to regional/country regulations, and maintaining high-quality trackers and templates. Acting as a key connector across sites, cross-functional teams, and regulators when apply, the Study Start-up Associate Senior contributes to accelerated Study Start-up timelines through precise documentation and proactive collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Why work at Emmes?
At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:
CONNECT WITH US!
The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
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Study Start-up Associate Senior
US Remote
Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.
Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.
We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!
Primary Purpose
The Study Start-up Associate Senior drives the preparation, communication with sites, submission, and maintenance of regulatory packages for clinical trials, ensuring full alignment with global and local requirements. This role may oversee, lead and coordinates global, regional and/or in-country activities. Supports streamlined site activation by developing and organizing submission dossiers, tailoring ICF/AF materials to regional/country regulations, and maintaining high-quality trackers and templates. Acting as a key connector across sites, cross-functional teams, and regulators when apply, the Study Start-up Associate Senior contributes to accelerated Study Start-up timelines through precise documentation and proactive collaboration.
- Prepare, adapt, and submit high-quality regulatory and ethics packages to Regulatory Authorities and Ethics Committees, ensuring compliance with country regulations and ICH/GCP.
- Coordinate timelines, country-specific strategies, and projections for EC/RA submissions, ensuring deliverables meet sponsor-agreed milestones.
- Adapt and customize Informed Consent and Assent Forms (ICF/AF) per local regulatory requirements and quality standards.
- Track, collect, review, and maintain essential and site-level regulatory documents required for study activation.
- Serve as a primary contact for study teams, sponsors, and sites to facilitate efficient communication and accelerate regulatory approvals.
- Ensures the appropriate strategy to solve issues with the stakeholders, applying lessons learned accordingly with each country.
- Prepare and coordinate ongoing submissions, amendments, safety notifications, and regulatory updates throughout start-up.
- Acts as a Subject Matter Expert delegated by the manager for communication with the RA, leading the regulatory matters in the assigned country.
- Serves as the point of contact for regulatory topics in the assigned country. Lead and participate in calls with Regulatory Authorities when required.
- Maintain accurate study trackers, including site-level document status, country submissions, and overall start-up progress.
- Assist in creation and maintenance of project timelines and start-up planning tools.
- Review regulatory documents and submissions for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with internal and external requirements.
- Support translation needs and country-specific administrative requirements (e.g., data protection, import licenses).
- Coordinate with CRAs and study team members to ensure timely provision of high-quality regulatory documents for site activation.
- Identify process gaps or technical challenges and propose solutions to optimize compliance, timing, and quality.
- Provide updates to Leads/Managers and escalate risks, delays, or out-of-scope activities as needed.
- Contribute to development, maintenance, and improvement of SOPs, templates, tools, and best practices for regulatory submissions.
- Mentor or support junior team members as required, fostering knowledge sharing and consistent submission standards
- Bachelor degree preferably in (life) sciences.
- 6+ years of experience in study start-up and/or regulatory affairs for clinical research, with at least 2 of those 6 years in more than 2 countries.
- Intermediate English proficiency (B1).
- Strong knowledge of clinical research processes, including study start-up and medical terminology.
- Deep understanding of local regulatory regulations, processes, and quality requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex ideas to study personnel, sponsors, and internal teams.
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple competing priorities across various clinical trials.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a matrix team environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills, ensuring timely and high-quality execution of study activities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
- Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute study start-up activities.
Why work at Emmes?
At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:
Flexible Approved Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Work From Home Anywhere in the US
Maternal/Paternal Leave
Casual Dress Code & Work Environment
CONNECT WITH US!
Follow us on Twitter - @EmmesCRO
Find us on LinkedIn - Emmes
The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
#LI-Remote
The Emmes Company, LLC
Senior Study Start-Up Associate
Rockville, Maryland
Added 1w ago201-500 employees
Job functions:
6+ yrs exp.
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
Full Time
Job Description
Overview:
US Remote
Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.
Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.
We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!
Primary Purpose
The Study Start-up Associate Senior drives the preparation, communication with sites, submission, and maintenance of regulatory packages for clinical trials, ensuring full alignment with global and local requirements. This role may oversee, lead and coordinates global, regional and/or in-country activities. Supports streamlined site activation by developing and organizing submission dossiers, tailoring ICF/AF materials to regional/country regulations, and maintaining high-quality trackers and templates. Acting as a key connector across sites, cross-functional teams, and regulators when apply, the Study Start-up Associate Senior contributes to accelerated Study Start-up timelines through precise documentation and proactive collaboration.
Responsibilities:
Why work at Emmes?
At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:
CONNECT WITH US!
The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
#LI-Remote
Study Start-up Associate Senior
US Remote
Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all.
Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience.
We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients’ lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We’re looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!
Primary Purpose
The Study Start-up Associate Senior drives the preparation, communication with sites, submission, and maintenance of regulatory packages for clinical trials, ensuring full alignment with global and local requirements. This role may oversee, lead and coordinates global, regional and/or in-country activities. Supports streamlined site activation by developing and organizing submission dossiers, tailoring ICF/AF materials to regional/country regulations, and maintaining high-quality trackers and templates. Acting as a key connector across sites, cross-functional teams, and regulators when apply, the Study Start-up Associate Senior contributes to accelerated Study Start-up timelines through precise documentation and proactive collaboration.
- Prepare, adapt, and submit high-quality regulatory and ethics packages to Regulatory Authorities and Ethics Committees, ensuring compliance with country regulations and ICH/GCP.
- Coordinate timelines, country-specific strategies, and projections for EC/RA submissions, ensuring deliverables meet sponsor-agreed milestones.
- Adapt and customize Informed Consent and Assent Forms (ICF/AF) per local regulatory requirements and quality standards.
- Track, collect, review, and maintain essential and site-level regulatory documents required for study activation.
- Serve as a primary contact for study teams, sponsors, and sites to facilitate efficient communication and accelerate regulatory approvals.
- Ensures the appropriate strategy to solve issues with the stakeholders, applying lessons learned accordingly with each country.
- Prepare and coordinate ongoing submissions, amendments, safety notifications, and regulatory updates throughout start-up.
- Acts as a Subject Matter Expert delegated by the manager for communication with the RA, leading the regulatory matters in the assigned country.
- Serves as the point of contact for regulatory topics in the assigned country. Lead and participate in calls with Regulatory Authorities when required.
- Maintain accurate study trackers, including site-level document status, country submissions, and overall start-up progress.
- Assist in creation and maintenance of project timelines and start-up planning tools.
- Review regulatory documents and submissions for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with internal and external requirements.
- Support translation needs and country-specific administrative requirements (e.g., data protection, import licenses).
- Coordinate with CRAs and study team members to ensure timely provision of high-quality regulatory documents for site activation.
- Identify process gaps or technical challenges and propose solutions to optimize compliance, timing, and quality.
- Provide updates to Leads/Managers and escalate risks, delays, or out-of-scope activities as needed.
- Contribute to development, maintenance, and improvement of SOPs, templates, tools, and best practices for regulatory submissions.
- Mentor or support junior team members as required, fostering knowledge sharing and consistent submission standards
- Bachelor degree preferably in (life) sciences.
- 6+ years of experience in study start-up and/or regulatory affairs for clinical research, with at least 2 of those 6 years in more than 2 countries.
- Intermediate English proficiency (B1).
- Strong knowledge of clinical research processes, including study start-up and medical terminology.
- Deep understanding of local regulatory regulations, processes, and quality requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex ideas to study personnel, sponsors, and internal teams.
- Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple competing priorities across various clinical trials.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a matrix team environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills, ensuring timely and high-quality execution of study activities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
- Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute study start-up activities.
Why work at Emmes?
At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program. We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:
Flexible Approved Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Work From Home Anywhere in the US
Maternal/Paternal Leave
Casual Dress Code & Work Environment
CONNECT WITH US!
Follow us on Twitter - @EmmesCRO
Find us on LinkedIn - Emmes
The Emmes Company, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.
#LI-Remote
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Who's Hiring
- Medpace3
- Theradex Oncology1T
- The Emmes Company1
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research3
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote study start up jobs.
- Experience with site activation, regulatory document collection, and IRB submission processes
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Veeva Vault, Oracle, or Medidata
- Familiarity with ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements for clinical research
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related health sciences field
- Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple site timelines simultaneously
- Experience conducting site feasibility assessments and evaluating investigator qualifications
Tips for Your Remote Study Start Up Job Search
Tailor your resume to trial phases
Hiring managers scan for Phase I through Phase III experience. List the specific trial phases you've supported, the therapeutic areas covered, and whether your work involved multi-site coordination or single-site activation to signal the depth of your background.
Highlight site activation metrics concretely
Quantify your site activation timelines wherever you can. How many sites did you activate in a given period, and what was the average time from contract execution to first patient screened? Numbers like these set your resume apart from vague role descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists study start up 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 focus
Study start up workflows differ significantly across oncology, neurology, and rare disease trials. When targeting openings, prioritize sponsors and CROs whose active portfolios align with the therapeutic areas where you have regulatory and site management experience.
Prepare a site feasibility scenario for interviews
Many study start up interviews include a scenario where you evaluate a site for feasibility. Practice walking through patient population assessment, investigator qualifications, and infrastructure requirements so your reasoning is structured and confident under pressure.
Follow up with hiring teams after submission
Study start up roles often sit within lean clinical operations teams that move quickly. A brief, professional follow-up noting your relevant site activation or regulatory experience within a week of applying keeps your application visible without being intrusive.
Remote Study Start Up Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote study start up job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote study start up employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote study start ups?
Employers currently hiring remote study start ups include Medpace, Theradex Oncology, and The Emmes Company, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote study start up roles.
Can you get a remote study start up job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote study start up openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote study start up jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote study start ups on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote study start up roles.
Which industries hire the most remote study start ups?
The sectors hiring the most remote study start ups are Science & Research, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire study start ups remotely most consistently.
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