Entry Level Senior Clinical Trial Manager Jobs
New grad senior clinical trial manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on clinical exposure can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings include 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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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 Senior Clinical Trial Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level senior clinical trial manager job?
Entry level senior clinical trial manager roles typically look for candidates with a life sciences or healthcare degree, hands-on clinical research internships or co-op experience, and familiarity with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. Highlighting any trial coordination, data collection, or regulatory document management work from internships or academic projects gives candidates a meaningful edge over those with only coursework.
Which companies hire entry level senior clinical trial managers?
Companies hiring entry level senior clinical trial managers right now include Medpace, Triveni Bio, and Saint Luke's, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Both large contract research organizations and emerging biotech companies actively recruit at this level, often targeting candidates who can grow into broader trial oversight responsibilities.
Are there remote entry level senior clinical trial manager jobs?
Yes, though many entry level roles still prefer on-site or hybrid arrangements for hands-on training. About 7% of entry level senior clinical trial manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it worth filtering by work setting when you search to find options that fit your situation.
Are these new grad senior clinical trial manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or practicum hours toward requirements, or explicitly invites candidates with a portfolio of academic or volunteer clinical research work rather than requiring a long professional history.
Which industries hire the most entry level senior clinical trial managers?
Entry Level senior clinical trial manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they run the highest volume of active clinical studies and consistently need new trial management talent to support expanding research pipelines.