Hybrid Clinical Trials Associate — Start-Up Submissions

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Research Associate - Start Up to oversee submission, review, and approval processes for clinical trial protocols within the clinical trial office. The role provides formative feedback to Departments to ensure accurate, timely submissions and supports trial activation stages.

The position is in-office three days per week. A Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field is required, with prior clinical trial or research experience preferred and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field required.
• Experience in clinical trial or research preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical trial submissions and collaborate with Departments on completion and accurate submissions.
• Coordinate timely processing and compliant filing of clinical trial office documents, including regulatory documents.
• Assist clinical trial office team in weekly reporting and study status meetings with Departments and ensure study team compliance and completeness of pre-award processes.
• Assist in coordinating submission and notifications of clinical trials office processes and 3rd party vendor partners.
• Communicate study progress, critical updates, barriers or issues, modifications/amendment statuses, and any other important information to department and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, or equivalent data and reporting systems; ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Clinical trial knowledge

Communication skills

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Research Associate - Start Up to oversee submission, review, and approval processes for clinical trial protocols within the clinical trial office. The role provides formative feedback to Departments to ensure accurate, timely submissions and supports trial activation stages.

The position is in-office three days per week. A Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field is required, with prior clinical trial or research experience preferred and strong communication skills.