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Clinical Trial Associate

2+ years
$85,000–$103,000
10 May 19, 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

Clinical Trial Associate
Location: Newark, California
Department: Clinical

Company Overview:
Ardelyx is a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing first-in-class medicines to address significant unmet medical needs. The company currently markets IBSRELA® and XPHOZAH® in the U.S., with international agreements including PHOZEVEL® (Japan), tenapanor (China with Fosun Pharma), and IBSRELA (Canada with Knight Therapeutics).


Position Summary:
The Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) will support the Clinical Trial Management team in the efficient execution of clinical studies from initiation to closure. This role ensures study deliverables are met in alignment with team goals and company objectives.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage operational aspects of assigned clinical trials from start-up through close-out.

  • Develop and maintain study trackers (protocol deviations, adverse events, training, etc.).

  • Perform data verification across EDC and internal systems for consistency.

  • Facilitate review processes, document routing, and tracking of training materials.

  • Author and format study documents, plans, templates, and training content.

  • Maintain meeting agendas, minutes, and follow up on outstanding items.

  • Upload, QC, and reconcile documents in the eTMF per regulatory and SOP standards.

  • Ensure procedural compliance and identify/implement corrective actions when deviations occur.

  • Validate data entries in CTMS and related systems as necessary.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related healthcare field.

  • Minimum 2 years of clinical operations or equivalent healthcare-related experience.

  • Understanding of clinical trial phases and operations from protocol to study completion.

  • Ability to work independently on routine tasks and collaboratively on new projects.

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

  • Familiarity with clinical protocols and ICH/GCP guidelines.

  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and task management.

  • Effective communication skills—both written and verbal.

  • Experience with Smartsheet is a plus.

  • Travel may be required.


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary Range: $85,000–$103,000 annually (based on experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity).

  • Incentives: Eligibility for annual bonus and equity awards.

  • Benefits Include:

    • 401(k) with employer match

    • 12 weeks paid parental leave

    • 12 weeks of living organ/bone marrow leave

    • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

    • Flexible time off & 11+ paid holidays

    • Annual Winter Holiday shutdown

    • Equity incentive plans


Ardelyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.