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Clinical Trial Associate

Ardelyx
Ardelyx
2+ years
Not Disclosed
10 April 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Clinical Trial Associate
Location: Newark, California
Employment Type: Full-time


Company Overview:

Ardelyx is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing innovative first-in-class medicines that address significant unmet medical needs. The company has two commercially available products: IBSRELA® (tenapanor) and XPHOZAH® (tenapanor). Ardelyx is also involved in international partnerships for the development and commercialization of tenapanor.


Position Summary:

The Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) will support the Clinical Trial Management team in all operational aspects of assigned clinical trials, from study start-up to close-out. The CTA will help ensure efficient execution of tasks and timely completion of deliverables, contributing to the success of clinical trials and corporate objectives.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Study Management: Handle operational responsibilities throughout all stages of clinical trials, including study start-up and close-out.

  • Tracker Maintenance: Develop and maintain study-related trackers, including protocol deviations, adverse events, and training trackers.

  • Data Verification: Ensure accuracy in various trackers by comparing data from EDC and other systems.

  • Document Management: Facilitate document reviews, route training materials, and monitor study progress.

  • Authoring Documents: Author, update, format, and route study-related documents, training materials, plans, and templates for review and finalization.

  • Follow-up and Coordination: Follow up on outstanding action items and ensure resolution.

  • Meeting Coordination: Prepare and maintain agendas, minutes, and status updates for meetings as applicable.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Review and upload documents to the eTMF system and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and internal SOPs.

  • CTMS Validation: Perform CTMS and other system validations to ensure accuracy and compliance.


Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.

  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in clinical operations or healthcare-related roles, or equivalent experience.

  • Skills:

    • Good understanding of clinical trial stages, from protocol design to study completion.

    • Ability to work independently and manage routine assignments effectively.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

    • Working knowledge of clinical protocols and ICH/GCP regulations.

    • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

    • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

    • Knowledge of Smartsheet is a plus.

  • Travel: Some travel may be required.


Compensation and Benefits:

  • Salary: $85,000 - $103,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

  • Bonus: Potential annual bonus.

  • Equity Awards: Eligibility for equity incentive plans.

  • Benefits:

    • 401(k) with generous employer match.

    • 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

    • Up to 12 weeks of living organ and bone marrow leave.

    • Health plans (medical, prescription, dental, vision).

    • Life insurance and disability coverage.

    • Flexible time off and paid holidays (11+ days).

    • Winter Holiday shutdown.