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Clinical Trial Assistant- Homebased

Actalent
San Diego, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2026

Position: Clinical Trial Assistant

You will assist in the creation and maintenance of study materials for clinical studies, including training materials, regulatory documents, and study binders. Your contributions will support the planning and execution of clinical trials, ensuring smooth operations from start-up to close out.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the development, handling, distribution, filing, and archiving of essential documents in the TMF.
  • Contribute to the creation and maintenance of study materials such as training materials, regulatory documents, and study binders.
  • Handle shipments of clinical trial materials to sites, study teams, CRAs, and external vendors.
  • Assist with the collection, review, and tracking of site documents for initial study drug release.
  • Support the planning, preparation, and on-site support of investigators meetings.
  • Communicate with sites, CROs, vendors, and CRAs to obtain updated information and essential documents.
  • Track study team training and clinical trial progress, including status update reports.
  • Assist with the routing of final sign-off of project and study-related documents.
  • Coordinate and schedule team meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and track action items.

Essential Skills

  • Minimum 1-2 years of relevant experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry; study coordinator experience preferred.
  • Results-driven and self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of tasks.
  • Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree required.
  • Experience with SmartSheet is a plus.
  • Ability to embrace change and strive for continuous improvement.
  • Experience in clinical research and oncology or biotech sectors.

Work Environment

This position is remote, following Pacific Standard Time (PST) hours. The work environment is dynamic and rapidly growing, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $63.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $40 - $63

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