Clinical Trial Associate, Clinical Operations

Role Overview

The Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) provides clinical trial coordination support to project teams for assigned clinical trials. This support includes tracking key operational activities and maintaining essential study documentation, including the electronic Trial Master File (eTMF). The CTA works closely with internal team members, external vendors, CROs, and clinical sites to support the successful execution of clinical studies. CTA will collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure clinical operations activities are conducted efficiently, comply with SOPs and regulatory guidelines, and align with study objectives.

Successful candidates may support programs in Infectious Disease, Oncology, or other therapeutic areas based on business needs.

• Assist Clinical Operations Leads (COLs) and/or Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) with day‑to‑day operational activities of assigned clinical trials to ensure study objectives and timelines are met with quality and in compliance with applicable SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain clinical trial files (including eTMF), project processes, tracking systems, and other study or departmental systems.
• Liaise with Clinical Sample Management to support tracking and coordination of biomarker and clinical sample testing with external laboratories.
• Collaborate with Clinical Data Management and Digital Informatics to ensure timely training and access to clinical systems (e.g., EDC, IWRS, ePRO, eTMF) for external stakeholders, including CRO personnel and clinical site staff.
• Coordinate project team and departmental meetings, including preparation and maintenance of meeting documentation and action items.
• Assist with vendor and clinical site agreements, budget tracking, purchase order management, invoice reconciliation, and related operational activities.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, CROs, vendors, and clinical sites.
• Support inspection readiness activities and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives within Clinical Operations.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical research or clinical operations environment.
• Bachelor's degree in a science‑related discipline preferred.
• Basic understanding of drug development and clinical trial conduct, including familiarity with FDA regulations, ICH‑GCP guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with external partners.

The salary range for this role is $74,000.00 – $. Compensation is based on several factors including relevant education, experience, performance, and business needs. Eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award subject to company plan eligibility.

Benefits include:

• Competitive healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs.
• Well‑being programs including fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Generous paid time off: vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and discretionary year‑end shutdown.
• Savings and investments to help plan for the future.
• Location‑specific perks and extras.

Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States.

We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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