Clinical Trials Activation Specialist

Astera Cancer Care; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer & Hematology Centers is seeking a Research Activation Specialist to drive study activation across sponsor, CRO, and site partners. You will collect data feasibility, assess institutional interest, and support site selection and activation processes.

Working with the Director of Research Operations and teams across finance, regulatory, QA, and investigators, you will ensure timely activation, maintain trial websites, coordinate monthly enrollment updates, and help train staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or science required.
• Clinical research study management experience or healthcare project management experience beneficial.
• SOCRA certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for sponsor and sites during study activation.
• Oversee feasibility and activation timelines with internal teams.
• Coordinate with finance, regulatory, investigators, and QA for activation processes.
• Maintain clinical trial website and communicate monthly enrollments with external institutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare/science

SOCRA certification (nice to have)

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Cancer & Hematology Centers is seeking a Research Activation Specialist to drive study activation across sponsor, CRO, and site partners. You will collect data feasibility, assess institutional interest, and support site selection and activation processes.

Working with the Director of Research Operations and teams across finance, regulatory, QA, and investigators, you will ensure timely activation, maintain trial websites, coordinate monthly enrollment updates, and help train staff.