Sr. Clinical Trial Associate

Liquidia Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquidia Technologies is seeking a Sr. Clinical Trial Associate to join the Clinical Operations team. The role focuses on executing and managing studies within the company’s clinical development plans, coordinating with internal and external team members.

The candidate will have 4+ years of clinical trials experience, a solid understanding of ICH GCP, and exposure to Pulmonary Hypertension or inhalation research is preferred. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and a minimum of 4 years of clinical trials or Sponsor experience.
• Experience in Phase 2–3 clinical trials, including global studies.
• Strong knowledge of ICH GCP regulations.
• Prior exposure to Pulmonary Hypertension or inhalation research preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project start-up, including budgets, contracts, and grant payments.
• Collaborate with Program Leaders to develop study-related materials.
• Oversee and manage clinical project documents (Regulatory, CRF, Monitoring Reports).
• Review CROs and vendors’ work and provide feedback to the study manager.
• Maintain communications with study personnel and investigators; build relationships.
• Route and file communications, logs, and protocol deviation assessments.
• Copy, distribute, and file Serious Adverse Event communications.
• Prepare and distribute project status reports and study memorandums.
• Support electronic and paper document-tracking systems for studies.
• Review grant calculations and forward invoices and site payment letters.
• Review Investigator and Project files; follow up on discrepancies.
• Assist in SOPs and work instruction maintenance and Investigator Meeting prep.
• Update CTMS and clinicaltrials.gov; maintain Trial Master File and study trackers.
• Support UAT for clinical systems including EDC and IRT.

Skills

Clinical trials

ICH GCP knowledge

Pulmonary hypertension

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

• 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%.

• 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).