Senior Clinical Trials Management Associate

Gilead Sciences

Senior Clinical Trials Management Associate overseeing clinical trial conduct including study start-up and vendor management for Kite Pharma. Requires experience in clinical trial operations and collaboration across teams.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeSanta Monica • California, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,260 - $149,160 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

clinical trial managementdocument generationdata reviewmetrics preparationsite feasibility assessmentsprotocol deviationsinterim analysisfinal database locksoncology experiencehematology experience

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsmulti-taskingprioritizationinterpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationcoaching

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA in nursingBS/BA in scienceBS/BA in health related fieldMS/MA in nursingMS/MA in scienceMS/MA in health related field

Industry Keywords

ICH GCPclinical trial conductcontract research organizationsstudy start-upbiological samplesinvestigator meetingssite initiation visitsclinical trial queriestransplant patient careapheresis collection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversees multiple aspects of clinical trial conduct including study start-up, document generation and review, tracking of samples enrollment of study participants, and management of vendors
Prepares and/or reviews study-related or essential study start-up documents as they relate to the supported clinical trials as delegated by the study manager
Works with multiple contract research organizations to communicate detailed timelines and ensure that transferred obligations and performance expectations are met
Provides corrective instruction, as necessary, when performance expectations are not being met
Attends internal team and other meetings as required
Provides training, as necessary, at investigator meetings and other trial-specific meetings such as site initiation visits and monthly teleconferences
Creates and reviews site feasibility assessments required for study participation
Manages and tracks key study deliverables such as screening, enrollment, biological samples and images, data flow and protocol deviations
Proactively identifies potential study issues/risks and recommends/implements solutions; ensures issues are escalated as appropriate to Senior Manager
Prepares metrics and updates to key deliverables for management
Assists in the resolution of clinical trial queries and data review for interim analysis, primary analysis and final database locks
Prepares site newsletters and other correspondence related to clinical trial conduct (eg, best practices and lessons learned, frequently asked questions) in collaboration with the study team
Assists in resolution of routine study questions from clinical trial sites in adherence to ICH GCP and the study protocol
May lead less complex studies and/or manage components of more complex studies as a member of the study team
May participate in department initiatives or special projects, such as developing new tools or processes
Ability to coach less experienced colleagues in solving problems
Understands how decisions have an impact to the broader study goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in nursing, science or health related field and 4 years of related experience – OR - MS/MA in nursing, science or health related field and 2 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree in nursing, science or health related field required with at least five years of related experience
At least three years of clinical trial experience with oncology, hematology or related therapeutic area experience considered a plus
Multiple years of experience managing the work of external candidates
Must be willing to travel at least 25%
Ability to manage time demands, incomplete information or unexpected events
Must display strong analytical and problem solving skills
Attention to detail required
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential in this collaborative work environment
Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
Working knowledge of transplant patient care and apheresis collection a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans