Clinical Research Analyst

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven is seeking a Clinical Research Analyst to support regulatory affairs for the Gynecologic Oncology CTO. You will assist with protocol submissions, IRB continuations, training tracking, and file management across sponsor monitors and inspectors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience, strong communication, and ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience with IRB protocols and submissions; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to pick up new software quickly.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with set-up, activation, and ongoing support of trial types.
• Prepare and submit initial protocol, amendments, and continuing reviews to committees.
• Track training, regulatory documents, and safety reports across staff and sites.
• Maintain regulatory files and liaise with CTO staff, sponsors, monitors, and inspectors.
• Communicate regulatory risks and business opportunities to study teams.

Skills

IRB protocols/submissions

Regulatory submissions

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Overview

The Clinical Research Analyst provides regulatory affairs support related to the conduct of clinical trials in the Gynecologic Oncology Division Clinical Trials Office (CTO), Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences. Responsible for assisting with the set-up, activation, and ongoing support of all trial types in the CTO research portfolio, including investigator-initiated, federally funded, and industry-sponsored protocols. Activities supported by regulatory affairs include, but may not be limited to: preparation and submission of initial protocol, amendment, and continuing review submissions to the Protocol Review Committee, IRB, and ancillary committees; tracking evidence of protocol and IRB-required training for all research staff; maintenance and sharing of regulatory files with study sponsor monitors, auditors and inspectors to ensure compliance with protocol requirements, university and applicable authorities; receipt and tracking of safety reports; collaborating with CTO staff, laboratory and pharmacy staff regarding study status changes; and serving as a liaison between the CTO, research staff and study sponsor when communicating regulatory matters.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated experience and understanding with IRB protocols and submissions. Professional verbal and written communication skills. Capacity for knowledge sharing and ability to communicate complex ideas across cross-functional teams.
2. Proficient computer skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Ability and desire to learn new computer platforms and software programs.
3. Solution-oriented with ability to work independently. Able to prioritize tasks with competing deadlines and minimal supervision.
4. Maintains attention to detail in a fast-paced team environment with strong organizational and time management abilities. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing priorities and timelines.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated experience supporting Oncology department.
2. Demonstrated experience as a clinical research analyst supporting regulatory affairs.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Works closely with investigators and other study team members including the project manager, for projects or programs of a small size or sections of medium projects and programs to consult, conduct analysis, and identify trial objectives and requirements within specific parameters.
2. Interprets research business needs and translates them into application and operational requirements for a specific area(s) of research. Develops necessary tools and workshops to successfully elicit requirements.
3. Critically evaluates information gathered from multiple sources – research protocols, clinical trial agreements, financial budgets and fees associated with research - to reconcile conflicts, and decompose high-level information into data essentials.
4. Analyzes data with standard methods, interprets the results, and provides written summary and reporting of data analysis. Develops reporting modules, ad-hoc reports and related reporting tools. Conducts research, data analysis, modeling, projecting and scenario analyses, with the aid of planning technology and databases.
5. Develops and maintain documentation and libraries on key processes.
6. Assesses risk and ensures compliance with research protocols/guidelines, university procedures, and third party regulations.
7. Determines training needs, designs, develops and conducts training sessions, meetings and conference calls with study teams and staff members.
8. Performs or assists with research compliance audits or self-assessments.
9. Communicates effectively the perspective of business opportunities, needs, and risks.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of related work experience in the same job family or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Must be knowledgeable in regional and federal regulations with the ability to perform independent decision-making on a daily basis.

Job Posting Date

09/08/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (21)

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $85,000.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties throughtheir hiring department.

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