Role Description
As a Clinical Trial Associate (CTA), youβll be involved in the full lifecycle of clinical studies, helping manage:
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Project Operations
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Support the global Project Manager to keep studies on schedule and within budget
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Maintain and oversee trackers for timelines, documents, enrollment, and site activity
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Ensure alignment with study plans and stakeholder expectations across teams
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Communication & Meeting Coordination
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Schedule and organize team calls and vendor meetings (teleconferences, videoconferences)
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Draft agendas and meeting minutes; follow up on action items and open issues
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Assist with preparations for Investigator Meetings and study start-up communication
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Document Management
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Help prepare, distribute, and file study-specific documents and templates
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Ensure timely and accurate filing of essential documents in the Trial Master File (TMF)
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Collaborate with CRAs and sites to maintain updated records across systems
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Quality & Compliance
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Participate in internal and external audits and quality reviews
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Monitor documentation for completeness, version control, and regulatory compliance
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Finance Support
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Reconcile site and vendor invoices against project documentation
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Assist with vendor payments and support budgeting, RFPs, and forecasting efforts
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General Study Support
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Contribute to site selection, initiation, and tracking
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Help prepare tools and materials for site management and visits
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Coordinate CDA and contract processes with legal and vendor partners
Qualifications
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Experience in clinical research, CROs, or a related scientific field; prior Clinical Trial Associate experience will be prioritized
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Strong organizational and time management skills; demonstrated comfort juggling multiple priorities
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Clear and professional communication (written and verbal); must have prior experience scheduling meetings, creating agendas, and taking meeting minutes
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Proactive mindset and ability to work independently within global project teams across multiple time zones
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Hands-on experience using Veeva Vault and other clinical tracking and document systems (e.g., TMF, CTMS), along with strong Microsoft Office skills
Requirements
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A degree in a life sciences or healthcare-related field is preferred
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Equivalent experience in a clinical research environment will also be considered
Benefits
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Great learning opportunities; seasoned professionals are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals
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Structured Career Ladders that provide excellent growth based on your personal aspirations
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Bonuses and merit increases are a part of the QPS total rewards approach and are linked to individual, team, and company performance
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Solid Benefits package, including Company-matched 401(k), and Company-sponsored Group Life/AD&D and Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
Work Location
This role will be 100% home-office based and may require up to 5% travel.