Clinical Trial Associate

Liquidia Corporation; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD

401(k)

ESPP

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Liquidia Corporation invites applications for a Sr. Clinical Trial Associate to join the Clinical Operations team in Morrisville, NC. This role supports execution and management of Phase 2–3 studies, coordinating with internal and external partners and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The candidate will work on study materials, document management, CRO oversight, and trial-tracking systems, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and cross-functional collaboration. Travel up to 15% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and a minimum of 4 years of clinical trials or Sponsor experience.
• Clinical operations experience in Phase 2 to Phase 3 clinical trials including global clinical trials.
• Working knowledge of ICH GCP regulations.
• Previous experience in any group of Pulmonary Hypertension or inhalation research strongly preferred
• Strong initiative and desire to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to multitask.
• Efficient time management and strong organizational skills. Attention to detail and quality are critical to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project start-up, including development of budgets, contracts, financial disclosure statements, and grant payments.
• Collaborating with Program Leaders to develop study-related materials (e.g., informed consent forms, Advertising Materials, sections of study plans, etc.) as required.
• Assist in the oversight, processing, and management of all clinical project-related documents including Investigator Site Regulatory Documents, Case Report Forms (CRF), and Monitoring Reports.
• Reviewing the work of CROs and other vendors (Field Monitors, Central Labs, Clinical Supply Distributors, etc.) assigned to clinical studies to provide feedback to study manager.
• Communicating seamlessly and effectively with internal and external study personnel. Developing and maintaining good working relationships with Investigators and study staff.
• Assist in the routing of Communication Logs, Training logs, and Protocol Deviation Assessments and other documents as required for the study.
• Copy, distribute, and file Serious Adverse Event communications as required.
• Preparation and distribution of project status reports, newsletters, and study event memorandums.
• Provide support for maintaining both electronic and paper document-tracking systems for all documents associated with the start-up and execution of clinical studies.
• Review and verify investigator site visit grant calculations, prepare PO requisitions, and forward invoices, site payment letters, and expense reports.
• Review Investigator and Project files throughout a clinical trial and follow up with CSM on any discrepancy or missing documents.
• Assist in the maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
• Assist in the preparation of an Investigator Meeting.
• Updates internal and external systems in a timely manner (CTMS, clinicaltrials.gov).
• Assists with the maintenance of the Trial Master File.
• Developing and maintaining study trackers and providing metrics as needed.
• Participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) of clinical systems, including EDC and interactive response technology (IRT).

Job description

Liquidia is deeply passionate and committed to the discovery, engineering, and development required to bring novel therapies to patients who need them most, and to the healthcare providers who care for them. Our current drive is toward improving the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). We will continue to combine our proprietary, innovative PRINT Technology with new and established medications, offering the potential for both better precision and improved clinical outcomes. Our team members include some of the industry’s top scientists, clinicians, business strategists, engineers, and pharmaceutical executives. We work together to help people lead longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Job Summary

The Sr. Clinical Trial Associate is a member of the Clinical Operations team. The Clinical Operations team is responsible for executing, managing, and conducting studies associated with the company’s clinical development plans. This position requires coordination with all members of the Clinical Operations team as well as other internal and external team members.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project start-up, including development of budgets, contracts, financial disclosure statements, and grant payments.
• Collaborating with Program Leaders to develop study-related materials (e.g., informed consent forms, Advertising Materials, sections of study plans, etc.) as required.
• Assist in the oversight, processing, and management of all clinical project-related documents including Investigator Site Regulatory Documents, Case Report Forms (CRF), and Monitoring Reports.
• Reviewing the work of CROs and other vendors (Field Monitors, Central Labs, Clinical Supply Distributors, etc.) assigned to clinical studies to provide feedback to study manager.
• Communicating seamlessly and effectively with internal and external study personnel. Developing and maintaining good working relationships with Investigators and study staff.
• Assist in the routing of Communication Logs, Training logs, and Protocol Deviation Assessments and other documents as required for the study.
• Copy, distribute, and file Serious Adverse Event communications as required.
• Preparation and distribution of project status reports, newsletters, and study event memorandums.
• Provide support for maintaining both electronic and paper document-tracking systems for all documents associated with the start-up and execution of clinical studies.
• Review and verify investigator site visit grant calculations, prepare PO requisitions, and forward invoices, site payment letters, and expense reports.
• Review Investigator and Project files throughout a clinical trial and follow up with CSM on any discrepancy or missing documents.
• Assist in the maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions.
• Assist in the preparation of an Investigator Meeting.
• Updates internal and external systems in a timely manner (CTMS, clinicaltrials.gov).
• Assists with the maintenance of the Trial Master File.
• Developing and maintaining study trackers and providing metrics as needed.
• Participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) of clinical systems, including EDC and interactive response technology (IRT).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and a minimum of 4 years of clinical trials or Sponsor experience
• Clinical operations experience in Phase 2 to Phase 3 clinical trials including global clinical trials.
• Working knowledge of ICH GCP regulations.
• Previous experience in any group of Pulmonary Hypertension or inhalation research strongly preferred
• Strong initiative and desire to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to multitask.
• Efficient time management and strong organizational skills. Attention to detail and quality are critical to success in this role.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Liquidia offers a competitive compensation package (base salary and commission) as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, 401(k) Savings Retirement Plan, ESPP, Unlimited Paid Time Off and more!

Disclaimer

To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, candidates are expected to complete all interviews without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to generative AI, real-time response assistance, or external prompting systems. Our interview process is designed to assess each candidate’s individual experiences, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.

We are committed to a people-centered recruitment approach. We do not use AI tools to automatically screen out or eliminate resumes during the application review process. All applications are reviewed by our recruiting team to ensure a thorough and equitable evaluation.

Liquidia is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Recruiting Agencies, Please Note

Liquidia will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting/search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at Liquidia via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search/recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Liquidia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Liquidia as a result of the referral or through other means.