About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Clinical Trial Assistant to support oncology clinical trial execution and clinical operations. This is a hands-on role that supports study documentation, trial master file maintenance, meeting coordination, and communication with internal teams and CRO partners.

• Develop, review, archive, and maintain study-specific documents, training materials, and manuals
• Establish and maintain Trial Master Files (TMFs) and coordinate TMF activities with CRO partners
• Create, update, and track information for key study activities in clinical systems
• Prepare meeting materials, schedule meetings, and capture meeting minutes and action items
• Collect investigator and site information for study startup, maintenance, and closeout
• Support cross‑functional clinical operations tasks as assigned

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Qualifications

• RN or Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, nursing, or related health/science field
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical research support roles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time

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Location & Travel

• Onsite or hybrid role based in Portola Valley, CA (work location per authoritative listing).
• Travel: Approximately 25% for site startup, monitoring support, or meetings.

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Why Apply (Recruiter Note)

As a third‑party recruiter, Careertakes works with Confidential Client to present this opportunity for candidates who want early-career growth in clinical operations and hands-on exposure to oncology trials. This role is a strong fit if you want to build skills in Trial Master File management, CRO coordination, and cross-functional clinical study support.

• Estimated salary (job-board estimate): $87,947 per year — provided for transparency; final compensation determined by Confidential Client.
• Entry-level / early-career growth path into clinical operations and clinical research.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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