Study Start Up Jobs
Study Start Up jobs are open across clinical research, pharmaceutical development, and contract research organizations, at every level from coordinator to senior manager, with specializations in site activation, regulatory submissions, and protocol feasibility. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
Find Study Start Up JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 20+ Study Start Up jobs
At Viridian, we work with a sense of urgency for patients, creating unity with our team, the industry, and the community. We are committed to using proven science and engineering to improve the lives of people living with serious and rare diseases, and we are getting closer to achieving this goal every day.
Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Operations, the Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Study Start-Up, Feasibility & Site Management is responsible for leading feasibility, site identification, site engagement, startup planning, and site relationship management activities across one or more clinical development programs. This role partners closely with Clinical Operations leadership, study teams, CRO partners, investigators, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure efficient study startup, enrollment readiness, and successful activation of high-performing investigative sites aligned with development timelines and operational objectives.
This role may be based in our Waltham, MA headquarters, which would be a hybrid role, or it can also be fully remote. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week. If remote, travel to headquarters for meetings would be required at the discretion of management.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
- Lead study startup, feasibility, site identification, and site management activities across assigned studies and programs
- Develop and execute study startup strategies aligned with clinical development objectives, timelines, and enrollment goals
- Lead site identification, qualification, and selection activities in collaboration with study teams and CRO partners
- Evaluate feasibility data, enrollment projections, site performance metrics, and startup assumptions to support study planning and decision making
- Develop and maintain site strategy plans, startup forecasts, and enrollment readiness assessments
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with investigators, site personnel, site networks, and key external stakeholders
- Drive site engagement initiatives that support enrollment, retention, and study execution objectives
- Partner with CROs and vendors to ensure startup activities are executed efficiently and according to agreed timelines
- Monitor startup performance metrics and identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement
- Lead startup governance meetings, risk reviews, and operational planning activities
- Partner with Clinical Operations leadership regarding site performance, startup progress, and enrollment readiness
- Collaborate with Medical, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Clinical Development, and other stakeholders during startup planning and execution
- Develop and implement mitigation plans for startup delays, feasibility concerns, and site performance challenges
- Support development and refinement of startup processes, metrics, and operational best practices
- Lead startup-related lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support budget planning and forecasting activities related to startup and site management activities
- Mentor and develop Clinical Operations personnel as appropriate
- Drive operational excellence initiatives related to startup execution and site management
- Support inspection readiness activities related to startup and site management documentation
- Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with company procedures, ICH-GCP guidelines, and applicable regulations
- BA/BS degree in Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or related discipline required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and/or CRO industry
- Significant experience in clinical operations, study startup, feasibility, site management, or related disciplines
- Demonstrated experience leading startup activities across multiple clinical trials and development programs
- Experience leading investigator identification, site selection, and enrollment planning activities
- Experience evaluating feasibility outputs, enrollment assumptions, and operational startup strategies
- Strong understanding of country and site startup processes across global clinical trials
- Experience managing CROs, startup vendors, and strategic site partners
- Experience supporting enrollment planning and site performance optimization activities
- Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives
- Strong understanding of clinical trial regulations, startup requirements, and ICH-GCP guidelines
- Strong business and operational acumen
- Exceptional collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, self-motivated, team player
- Creative problem solver
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
- Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
- Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Strong commitment to ethical standards
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools
- Ability to travel as needed
- The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience
- Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums paid by Viridian for employees and their eligible dependents
- Fertility and mental health programs
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life, Travel and AD&D
- 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
- Various mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs covered by Viridian
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.
At Viridian, we work with a sense of urgency for patients, creating unity with our team, the industry, and the community. We are committed to using proven science and engineering to improve the lives of people living with serious and rare diseases, and we are getting closer to achieving this goal every day.
Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical Operations, the Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Study Start-Up, Feasibility & Site Management is responsible for leading feasibility, site identification, site engagement, startup planning, and site relationship management activities across one or more clinical development programs. This role partners closely with Clinical Operations leadership, study teams, CRO partners, investigators, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure efficient study startup, enrollment readiness, and successful activation of high-performing investigative sites aligned with development timelines and operational objectives.
This role may be based in our Waltham, MA headquarters, which would be a hybrid role, or it can also be fully remote. Our office-based employees are required to work in the office three (3) days a week. If remote, travel to headquarters for meetings would be required at the discretion of management.
Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
- Lead study startup, feasibility, site identification, and site management activities across assigned studies and programs
- Develop and execute study startup strategies aligned with clinical development objectives, timelines, and enrollment goals
- Lead site identification, qualification, and selection activities in collaboration with study teams and CRO partners
- Evaluate feasibility data, enrollment projections, site performance metrics, and startup assumptions to support study planning and decision making
- Develop and maintain site strategy plans, startup forecasts, and enrollment readiness assessments
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with investigators, site personnel, site networks, and key external stakeholders
- Drive site engagement initiatives that support enrollment, retention, and study execution objectives
- Partner with CROs and vendors to ensure startup activities are executed efficiently and according to agreed timelines
- Monitor startup performance metrics and identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement
- Lead startup governance meetings, risk reviews, and operational planning activities
- Partner with Clinical Operations leadership regarding site performance, startup progress, and enrollment readiness
- Collaborate with Medical, Regulatory Affairs, Biometrics, Clinical Development, and other stakeholders during startup planning and execution
- Develop and implement mitigation plans for startup delays, feasibility concerns, and site performance challenges
- Support development and refinement of startup processes, metrics, and operational best practices
- Lead startup-related lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support budget planning and forecasting activities related to startup and site management activities
- Mentor and develop Clinical Operations personnel as appropriate
- Drive operational excellence initiatives related to startup execution and site management
- Support inspection readiness activities related to startup and site management documentation
- Ensure activities are conducted in accordance with company procedures, ICH-GCP guidelines, and applicable regulations
- BA/BS degree in Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or related discipline required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and/or CRO industry
- Significant experience in clinical operations, study startup, feasibility, site management, or related disciplines
- Demonstrated experience leading startup activities across multiple clinical trials and development programs
- Experience leading investigator identification, site selection, and enrollment planning activities
- Experience evaluating feasibility outputs, enrollment assumptions, and operational startup strategies
- Strong understanding of country and site startup processes across global clinical trials
- Experience managing CROs, startup vendors, and strategic site partners
- Experience supporting enrollment planning and site performance optimization activities
- Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives
- Strong understanding of clinical trial regulations, startup requirements, and ICH-GCP guidelines
- Strong business and operational acumen
- Exceptional collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, self-motivated, team player
- Creative problem solver
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
- Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
- Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks and competing priorities
- Strong commitment to ethical standards
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools
- Ability to travel as needed
- The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience
- Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums paid by Viridian for employees and their eligible dependents
- Fertility and mental health programs
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life, Travel and AD&D
- 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
- Various mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs covered by Viridian
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.
Study Start Up Jobs by Experience Level
See All 20 Study Start Up Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Study Start Up JobsStudy Start Up Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Medpace11
- EMD Serono1
- GI ALLIANCE1
- Iowa Diabetes1
- Rapport Therapeutics1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in 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 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.
Study Start Up Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most study start ups?
The companies hiring the most study start ups right now include Medpace, EMD Serono, and GI ALLIANCE, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large contract research organizations and pharmaceutical sponsors tend to post the highest volume of study start up roles at any given time.
How many study start up jobs are remote?
About 39% of study start up openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-heavy, coordination-focused nature of much of the work. Regulatory document management, vendor communication, and feasibility assessment tasks are most commonly performed remotely, while roles tied to direct site visits or on-site investigator training tend to require in-person presence.
How do you become a study start up specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a life sciences or health sciences field, then pursue entry-level roles in clinical research coordination or regulatory affairs to build hands-on trial experience. Earning a Clinical Research Associate certification strengthens your candidacy. From there, focus on gaining direct exposure to site activation, IRB submissions, and contract negotiation to move into a dedicated study start up role.
Can you get a study start up job with little or no experience?
You can break into study start up with limited experience by starting as a clinical research coordinator or regulatory affairs assistant at a site or CRO. Volunteering on academic investigator-initiated trials builds practical document collection and IRB submission skills that employers recognize. Emphasizing your understanding of GCP guidelines and your organizational approach to managing regulatory binders helps compensate for a shorter work history.
What does the study start up interview process look like?
Most study start up interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your regulatory document and site activation background, followed by a competency-based interview with a clinical operations manager. A practical exercise, such as evaluating a site feasibility scenario or walking through how you'd track essential document status across multiple sites, is common at mid-level and senior roles before a final offer discussion.
Where can I find and apply to study start up jobs?
You can find and apply to study start up jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and therapeutic area background, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
See All 20 Study Start Up Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Study Start Up Jobs