Senior Clinical Studies Associate

RadNet; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

RadNet is seeking a Senior Clinical Studies Associate in Somerville, Massachusetts, to support the planning and execution of clinical studies. This role involves developing study documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing project timelines effectively.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, at least 2 years of clinical research experience, and strong organizational skills. The position allows for remote, hybrid, or office work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of related clinical research experience needed.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulatory guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and management of clinical studies.
• Draft and maintain clinical study documentation in compliance with guidelines.
• Prepare and coordinate IRB submissions and related activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Clinical trial management systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Clinical Studies Associate supports the planning, execution, and oversight of clinical studies throughout the study lifecycle. Working under the guidance of the Clinical Study Manager and cross‑functional study teams, the SCSA contributes to study operations, documentation, regulatory compliance, and process improvement initiatives. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively with stakeholders to ensure successful study execution and adherence to quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Study Execution & Coordination

• Support the planning, execution, and day‑to‑day management of clinical studies and projects.
• Develop study timelines, milestones, and project tracking tools.
• Coordinate study meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting minutes, and track action items to completion.
• Facilitate communication among cross‑functional teams, investigators, CROs, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Support study startup, maintenance, and closeout activities.
• Identify and escalate routine study issues, risks, or delays as appropriate.

Clinical Documentation & Compliance

• Draft, update, and maintain clinical study documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements, GCP guidelines, and company procedures.
• Support the development, review, and completeness of study documents, including protocols, study plans, and essential documents for regulatory submissions.
• Conduct routine clinical data reviews and support data quality activities.
• Ensure timely filing, quality review, and completeness of Trial Master File (TMF) documentation.
• Assist with the development and validation of case report forms (CRF) and data validation activities, including associated training and documentation.
• Maintain study records and controlled documentation in accordance with quality system requirements and document control procedures.
• Support audit and inspection readiness activities by ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and current.

Regulatory & IRB Support

• Prepare, coordinate, and track IRB submissions and related activities, including initial submissions, continuing reviews, and amendments.
• Maintain IRB tracking tools, monitor submission timelines, and manage associated documentation and invoices.
• Support regulatory documentation activities under the guidance of senior team members.

Process Improvement & Operational Support

• Support updates to SOPs, work instructions, templates, and operational tools as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance study execution, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Quality Standards

• Communicates, cooperates, and consistently functions professionally with all levels of supervision, co‑workers, visitors, and vendors.
• Demonstrates initiative, personal awareness, professionalism, and integrity, and exercises confidentiality in all areas of performance.
• Follows all local, regional, and country laws concerning employment.
• Follows all DeepHealth policies and procedures.
• Follows data privacy, compliance, safety, and confidentiality standards at all times.
• Practices universal safety precautions.
• Promotes good public relations on the phone and in person.
• Adapts and is willing to learn new tasks, methods, and systems.
• Reports to work regularly as scheduled, consistently punctual with respect to working hours, meal and rest breaks, and maintains satisfactory personal attendance in accordance with DeepHealth guidelines.
• Completes job responsibilities in a quality and timely manner.

Travel

Up to 10% domestic or international travel.

Working Environment

Remote / Office / Hybrid.

Physical Demands

Position often requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching with hands and arms, using hands and fingers, handling or feeling, speaking, listening, and high‑level cognitive thinking. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field (required); advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related clinical research experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong organizational and communication/collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with clinical trial management systems and related tools.

Salary

$71,000 to $96,000, depending on experience.