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Clinical Trial Associate

Trident Consulting
Irvine, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

Trident Consulting is currently seeking a " Sr. Clinical Trials Associate " for one of our industry-leading clients.


Hiring: Sr. Clinical Trials Associate II

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Job Type: 6 Month Contract


Pay Rate: $78/hr (W2)


We are seeking an experienced Sr. Clinical Trials Associate II to support the planning, coordination, and execution of clinical research studies. This role is ideal for candidates with extensive experience managing clinical trial documentation, site start-up activities, Study Master Files (SMF/eTMF), regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and support all phases of clinical trials from study start-up through close-out.
  • Manage Study Master Files (SMF/eTMF) and maintain audit-ready documentation.
  • Review clinical data, perform data cleaning, and resolve study-related issues.
  • Support site start-up activities, regulatory documentation, and investigator communications.
  • Ensure compliance with GCP, FDA, and international regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with CRAs, Clinical Operations, and cross-functional teams to meet study milestones.
  • Identify operational risks and contribute to process improvements.

Required Qualifications:

  • 8 years of Clinical Trials Associate experience.
  • Strong knowledge of GCP, FDA, and ICH guidelines.
  • Experience with Study Master File (SMF/eTMF) management.
  • Hands-on experience with site start-up, regulatory documentation, and clinical trial coordination.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.


About Trident Consulting Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services. Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com .


Apply today or share your resume to vigneshr@tridentconsultinginc.com


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Salary : $78

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