Clinical Trial Associate

Clinical Trial Associate (CTA)

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Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and looking to grow your impact in clinical research? Join our global team as a Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) – a key role that ensures clinical trials run smoothly from start to finish. You’ll collaborate with project managers, CRAs, sponsors, and vendors to support critical aspects of study operations, from document management and meeting coordination to budget tracking and quality control.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured environment, enjoys cross‑functional teamwork, and wants to contribute to meaningful research outcomes.

Since its inception, QPS has been assisting pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with their drug development efforts by providing a full range of Neuropharmacology, DMPK, Toxicology, Bioanalysis, Translational Medicine, Early Phase Clinical and Phase II – IV Clinical Research services. To meet the needs of our clients, we strive to employ talented, caring and committed individuals who will work collaboratively towards achieving our mission of improving human health and the quality of life.

Team members enjoy challenging and rewarding work and are encouraged to achieve their best. Underpinning the operation is a culture that values diversity, innovation, accountability, teamwork and a friendly atmosphere where performance is recognized and rewarded. We provide unique company benefits, training, and advancement opportunities. Most importantly, we value each of our team members as employees and as individuals.

As a CTA
, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of clinical studies, helping manage:

• Support the global Project Manager to keep studies on schedule and within budget
• Maintain and oversee trackers for timelines, documents, enrollment, and site activity
• Ensure alignment with study plans and stakeholder expectations across teams

• Schedule and organize team calls and vendor meetings (teleconferences, video conferences)
• Draft agendas and meeting minutes; follow up on action items and open issues
• Assist with preparations for Investigator Meetings and study start‑up communication

• Help prepare, distribute, and file study‑specific documents and templates
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of essential documents in the Trial Master File (TMF)
• Collaborate with CRAs and sites to maintain updated records across systems

• Participate in internal and external audits and quality reviews
• Monitor documentation for completeness, version control, and regulatory compliance

• Reconcile site and vendor invoices against project documentation
• Assist with vendor payments and support budgeting, RFPs, and forecasting efforts

• Contribute to site selection, initiation, and tracking
• Help prepare tools and materials for site management and visits
• Coordinate CDA and contract processes with legal and vendor partners

• Experience in clinical research, CROs, or a related scientific field; prior Clinical Trial Associate experience will be prioritized
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated comfort – and success – juggling multiple priorities
• Clear and professional communication (written and verbal)
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently within global project teams across multiple time zones
• Strong proficiency with tracking tools, Microsoft Office, and document systems (e.g., TMF, CTMS)
• Education:
  • A degree in a life sciences or healthcare‑related field is preferred
  • Equivalent experience in a clinical research environment will also be considered

• Great learning opportunities. Our seasoned professionals are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.
• Structured Career Ladders that provide excellent growth based on your personal aspirations.
• Bonuses and merit increases are a part of the QPS…